Manufacturing: Page 101
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Severe food allergy claims increased 377% in the last decade
"Free from" products have proliferated in recent years, with increased demand from consumers who can't eat certain ingredients and those trying to avoid them.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Walmart and Kroger join with suppliers for blockchain initiative
Companies throughout the industry will implement the technology in an effort to improve food safety and test widespread adoption.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 23, 2017 -
KIND embraces health as it moves into the fruit snack category
The better-for-you brand’s launch of real fruit bites with no added sugar could disrupt the segment in much the same way it did for fruit and nut bars.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Cargill takes a stake in cell-cultured meat startup Memphis Meats
The protein giant didn't disclose the size of the investment, but it was part of $17 million in funding that also included Richard Branson and Bill Gates.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Smithfield spends $100M to expand North Carolina pork facility
The move, which comes a week after Tyson Foods said it was investing $84 million to expand and upgrade a Tennessee poultry plant, shows growing consumer demand for protein.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Sponsored by Detroit
The New Power Couple: A Detroit DD8 and the Freightliner M2 106
The M2 106 vehicle partnered with the new Detroit DD8 Engine gives customers more options to meet the tough demands of their businesses, while providing Real Cost of Ownership ℠ benefits such as improved uptime and fuel efficiency.
Aug. 22, 2017 -
Innovative beverage can features built-in straw
Product packaging with innovative features and functionality could give beverage makers a leg up in a hyper-competitive market.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Welch's re-launches soda, including grape-flavored fan favorite
As beverage makers race to reformulate the bubbly drink with less sugar and more natural sweeteners, the juice manufacturer's fruit flavors could give it a competitive health halo.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Partnership aims to boost 3-D food printing use in professional kitchens
CSM Bakery Solutions and 3D Systems are working together on the development, sale and distribution of the futuristic product.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Opinion
Digital transformation for food manufacturing — a recipe for success
With companies under pressure to get new products to market faster, Jerry Browning, a senior advisor at IFS North America, has advice on how to make that happen.
By Jerry Browning • Aug. 22, 2017 -
B&G buys SnackWell's and Back to Nature for $162.5M
The two better-for-you brands started out under Mondelez's umbrella and were operated as a joint venture between the manufacturer and private equity firm Brynwood Partners.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Online ordering is growing, but tracking it is difficult
An increasingly complex omnichannel path to purchase makes traditional data points on consumption patterns difficult for retailers and brands.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Hampton Creek products will not return to Target shelves
After products were pulled in June, the retailer told Bloomberg it terminated its relationship with the vegan manufacturer for "multiple" reasons that were "clearly communicated."
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Nestle's Poland Spring bottled water is awash in fraud controversy
A class-action lawsuit claims the beverage maker uses common ground water, which differs from the sourcing depicted in the product's name, label and marketing campaigns.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Sparkling Ice crested the fizzy water wave, but will it survive as its luster fades?
The popular beverage, made with an artificial sweetener, now faces the challenge of integrating cleaner labels.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Analyst: Hershey will benefit from millennials' love of snacking
As consumer eating habits change, the chocolate maker is positioning for growth by transforming to fit today's eating habits.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Hormel expands foodservice business with $425M Fontanini buy
While the purchase is not the multibillion-dollar deal hinted at by the CEO earlier this year, it’s a strategic pickup that will help round out its foodservice portfolio.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 18, 2017 -
PepsiCo seeks to patent stevia production process
The beverage giant has uncovered a low-cost method to produce Reb M, a less bitter and more sugary-tasting strain of the plant-based sweetener.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Pinnacle Foods buys facility for $37.5M to grow Birds Eye frozen vegetables
Investing in innovation and infrastructure to grow sales and market share of the iconic brand is a strategic priority for the food conglomerate.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Tyson invests $84M to expand Tennessee poultry plant
The initiative, which is expected to add 300 jobs to the local economy, will increase the food giant's chicken production capacity as it expands its protein business.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Bai Brands ditches quirky past to focus on more mature future
The change by the flavored water maker is a difficult one for owner Dr Pepper Snapple because it risks tarnishing the hip image that made the brand cool in the first place.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017 -
As trade negotiations with Canada loom, FDA allows ultrafiltered milk's use in cheese
This represents a win for U.S. dairy farmers, who have struggled with oversupply issues because of fewer exports.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Skip the coffee shop: International Delight launches One Touch Latte
The specialty creamer can be used to turn the morning staple into a latte-style beverage — but will consumers get past the ingredients list and unorthodox drink?
By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 16, 2017 -
A sure sign of fall: Pumpkin spice returns to grocery shelves
Starbucks leads the way into the seasonal flavor deluge with an RTD beverage and ground coffee.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Trade group launches for Hispanic-owned food businesses
The newly formed association will offer education, support and advocacy for a growing number of retailers, manufacturers and restaurateurs in the sector.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 15, 2017
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