Manufacturing: Page 109


  • Deep Dive

    A Balancing Act: What M&A activity is on the food industry's horizon for the rest of 2017?

    Food and beverage companies are changing the way they do business, and analysts see more consolidation and venture capital funding in the future.

    By June 26, 2017
  • Sanderson Farms disputes lawsuit claiming its chicken contains chemical and synthetic drug residue

    Consumer groups claim the poultry producer has misled buyers of its "100% natural" chicken products, as shown by test results from the USDA.

    By June 26, 2017
  • Trendline

    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.

    By Food Dive staff
  • USDA bans Brazilian beef imports due to health concerns

    The South American country faces trade restrictions from other nations, which have called on the country to improve its inspections. 

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 26, 2017
  • Danone, Nestle CEOs say transparency is key to regaining consumer trust

    The executives said multinationals need to be more open and tackle issues like climate change and obesity – or risk losing market share to start-ups.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 26, 2017
  • Dean Foods expands outside of dairy with Uncle Matt's Organic purchase

    The leading milk processor did not disclose how much it paid for the maker of probiotic-infused juices and fruit-infused water.

    By June 26, 2017
  • Kellogg's partners with Moe's Southwest Grill on frozen breakfast bowls

    The single-serve bowls, which will be sold at Walmart, Giant Eagle and Wegmans stores, mark the fast-casual burrito chain's first foray into the breakfast space. 

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 23, 2017
  • Dr Pepper replaces Bai founder with company insider

    The replacement of Ben Weiss with Lain Hancock comes five months after the soda giant purchased the antioxidant-infused beverage company.

    By June 23, 2017
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    No big deal: Food and beverage transactions during May were small in size

    Despite a high level of acquisition activity, there were no major purchases last month with the largest a health supplements company bought for $446 million.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 23, 2017
  • Nestle launches incubator to help upstart food and agriculture companies

    The bottled water, ice cream and candy maker is looking to boost innovation by combining its resources with creative thinking from entrepreneurial businesses.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 22, 2017
  • Whey protein targets consumer soft spot for chewier protein bars

    The ingredient's maker, Arla Foods, said a common complaint from U.S. consumers is the snacks lose their texture by the time they're consumed.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 22, 2017
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    Study: Healthy fats could help curb hunger

    New research shows foods rich in polysaturated fats, such as nuts and oily fish, also can help prevent overeating. 

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 22, 2017
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    General Mills taps Ivan Pollard as chief marketing officer

    Most recently at Coca-Cola, the new executive will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategies at the grocery, yogurt and snack giant.

    By June 22, 2017
  • Snortable chocolate with energy drink stimulants targets health-conscious clubgoers

    Legal Lean is bringing Coco Loko, a cacao-based snortable powder with a name that recalls the Four Loko craze, to U.S. store shelves. 

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 22, 2017
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    Tyson to try new chicken stunning method to improve animal welfare

    Controlled atmosphere stunning, which uses gas to render chickens unconscious before slaughter, will be tested at two company farms during the next year.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 22, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Kellogg's new supply chain model comes at a high cost

    More than 4,000 workers are now out of a job as Kellogg switches to a warehouse model, seeking to adopt to the demands of e-commerce.

    By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2017
  • Hain Celestial says it won't restate earnings following accounting audit

    The manufacturer, which hadn’t reported results since 2016, said regulators and its own team ended an investigation into possible accounting discrepancies.

    By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017
  • Study: Measures of food waste are 'overstated' and potentially consequential

    Researchers say various estimates on the amount of wasted food worldwide are inconsistent. However that doesn't discount food waste as a major industry issue. 

    By Cody Boteler • June 21, 2017
  • Cloudy with a chance of craft beer: Ballast Point brews with condensation

    By using water extracted from humidity in the brewing process, the beverage maker is able to explore new flavors and experiment with a different mouthfeel.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 21, 2017
  • Hostess eyes expansion into new product categories

    "We need to decide if we're going to do it ourselves or if we're going to find a partner," Hostess COO Andrew Jacobs said of the company's plans to capture more market share. 

    By June 21, 2017
  • Nestle USA invests in meal kit startup Freshly

    The manufacturer of Hot Pockets, Nestlé Crunch and Tombstone pizza was the lead investor in the $77 million funding round.

    By June 21, 2017
  • Nestle's U.S. candy business could be a sweet deal for the right buyer

    Industry consolidation is likely as candy makers look to overcome growing competition and waning consumer demand for sugar.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 20, 2017
  • Study: Probiotic yogurt may boost immune health

    Korean researchers found daily probiotic consumption boosted the activity of vital immune cells in subjects over the age of 60.

    By Sandy Skrovan • June 20, 2017
  • Caulipower takes a bigger slice of the gluten-free pizza market

    The alternative crust maker has added 1,000 retailers to its distribution network since its launch in February, including Albertsons, Wegmans and Safeway.

    By Caroline Macdonald • June 20, 2017
  • Ikea's bakeable recipe sheets help consumers cook with confidence

    The Swedish retailer's "fill-in-the-blank" cooking instructions are printed on parchment with food-safe ink and feature the company's food products. 

    By June 20, 2017
  • Millennial interest in strong liquor lifts spirit sales 2.6% in 2016

    Analysts attribute the surge in liquor's popularity to new consumer bases, the return of liquor advertisements on TV and shifting tastes of younger drinkers.

    By June 19, 2017