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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 -
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TrendlineHow 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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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 -
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 -
Retrieved from General Mills on October 21, 2015
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 Emma Liem Beckett • 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 Emma Liem Beckett • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Emma Liem Beckett • 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 Emma Liem Beckett • June 19, 2017 -
Healthy snacks, one-stop shopping trips and brand ethos are millennial must-haves
Offering good-for-you convenience foods, connecting digitally and exhibiting corporate responsibility are ways marketers can win over millennials, according to a study.
By Sandy Skrovan • June 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Recipe for food innovation success: Blending experts and technology
Digital prototypes, consumer feedback and trends focused on health and transparency are driving product development and improvement industrywide.
By Sandy Skrovan • June 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How companies find the best way to innovate: Reformulation or a new product launch?
Appealing to core consumers while also penetrating new markets is key to growth for companies that have lately found growth elusive.
By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Going green: How sustainability is revamping food packaging
Food and beverage manufacturers are swapping traditional plastics for materials that are plant-based, edible and able to detect food spoilage.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 19, 2017 -
Report: Stress and self-care drive increased snacking
Mintel researchers found 62% of consumers reached for a bite between meals to deal with a stressful time last year, compared to just 16% in 2015.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 19, 2017 -
A fifth of all baby food contains lead, study finds
The Environmental Defense Fund reviewed FDA data and found the element in many products, but the nonprofit group did not know its source or share the amounts.
By Megan Poinski • June 19, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on June 16, 2017
Bending the rules, Fanta twists its way to a new bottle design
Coca-Cola spent five years working on the new packaging after finding the previous version no longer stood out against competitors.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017
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