General Mills uses simple ingredients in new products

The maker of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Larabar and Yoplait is introducing and reformulating products that use recognizable ingredients while maintaining taste.

By Christopher Doering • July 11, 2017

General Mills files patent for better quality fortified cereal

The manufacturer will now be able to make more desirable — and potentially more nutritious — breakfasts.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 10, 2017

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Quaker introduces squeezable oatmeal pouch

The legacy brand is launching its Oat Squeeze product and Porridge to Go breakfast squares in the U.K. later this summer, but will consumers bite? 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 10, 2017

Eagle Foods CEO hunts for deals as large food makers jettison brands

Despite growing consumer demand to eat healthier, the company, which makes sweetened condensed milk and popcorn, will focus on selling snacks and indulgent products with good flavor.

By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2017

Land O'Lakes, Breyers and Yoplait win consumer trust award

The three legacy brands received the recognition from Brandspark International due to consumer satisfaction with their taste, quality and nutritional benefits. 

By Caroline Macdonald • July 10, 2017

Mondelez CEO dismisses interest in Nestle's US candy business

The food products company's sweets business includes Cadbury, and a deal would add well-known brands such as Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and Crunch to its operations.

By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2017

Tastes of summer: Smithfield and Yuengling partner on lager-flavored brats

Dive Brief: Smithfield Foods has introduced a new bratwurst infused with the flavor of Yuengling amber lager, Meat+Poultry reports. The Smithfield Yuengling Traditional Lager Bratwursts are part of the company’s new Smithfield Craft Collection of brat offerings pairing...

By Caroline Macdonald • July 7, 2017

Breyers tries to scoop Halo Top's success with new low-calorie, protein-rich line

The packaging on pints of Unilever's new ice cream closely mimics the startup's iconic branding, but only time will tell if it will lure health-conscious consumers. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 7, 2017

Campbell buys organic company Pacific Foods for $700M

The Oregon-based manufacturer has been a leader in natural and simple-ingredient soup, broth and food products.

By Megan Poinski • July 7, 2017

How CPG marketers eat up the consumer's attention span

The human attention span is about eight seconds, down from 12 seconds in 2000. Steve Sachs of OneSpot says personalization is the key to attracting and retaining shoppers.

By Steve Sachs • July 7, 2017

New Pringles flavor combines two young adult staples: Top Ramen and chips

Known for its crazy mash-up flavor combinations, the snack maker creates a buzz with its new limited-time flavor.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 6, 2017

Palm oil sustainability could get boost from satellite monitoring

Environmental experts said new technology could help protect vulnerable land, detect illegal deforestation and identify pest and disease problems.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 6, 2017

Butter spot prices surge to new global high, brand buyers panic

The dairy ingredient previously suffered from a glut based on artificially low prices, but is now experiencing a shortage and a spike in demand.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017

Beyond category leaders: Food companies need to win over consumers' stomachs

The average American eats nearly a ton of food a year. Elliot Begoun of the Intertwine Group describes ways to get up-and-coming products somewhere into that individual's diet. 

By Elliot Begoun • July 6, 2017

Craft breweries fight big beer encroachment with new logo

The Brewers Association said the seal is available to operations of 6 million barrels or less, and where no more than 25% of the ownership comes from a non-craft entity. 

By Christopher Doering • July 6, 2017

Regulators can't agree on 'milk' terminology for plant-based drinks

Emails from 2011 show the FDA and the USDA disagreed on what the soy-based dairy alternative beverage could be called.

By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2017

Report: Population growth means food production needs to change

New processes and ingredients like plant proteins may circumvent a supply shortage in the future, a study from CB Insights indicates.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 6, 2017

H-2-Organic: 25% of Americans looking to purchase the specialty water

The beverage is the latest variety to enter the popular segment, competing with sparkling, mineral and other options.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 6, 2017

Suja Juice may enter alcohol-free kombucha market

The cold-pressed juice and drinking vinegar maker is looking to infiltrate the booming beverage segment, which has grown into a $429 million industry. 

By Caroline Macdonald • July 6, 2017

New Beanfields Snacks CEO touts possibilities and partnerships

ZICO Coconut Water founder and Powerplant Ventures partner Mark Rampolla will take no salary as he oversees the salty snacks company.

By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2017

Eggs reach lowest prices in a decade

Ramped up production following the 2015 avian flu outbreak brought oversupply with dropping prices good for consumers, but hurts farmers, producers and retailers.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 5, 2017

Hershey to roll out display-ready cases

The packaging promises easier shipping and handling for retailers and boosts the candy maker’s sustainability efforts as well.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 5, 2017

What's driving consumer desire for plant-based foods?

At the Institute of Food Technologists conference, several panelists credited it to growing interest in protein and clean eating. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 5, 2017

Study: Seafood sustainability is the last thing shoppers care about

While it ranks below taste, price and texture when buying seafood, consumers still trust that grocers and fisheries ensure food safety and avoid overharvesting issues.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 5, 2017

Maxwell House aims to attract millennials with caffeine-boosted coffee

The new Max Boost line allows consumers to customize their at-home brewing experience with three different levels of the morning pick-me-up.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 5, 2017