Manufacturing: Page 113
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Budweiser bringing patriotic labels back this summer
The beer manufacturer also will debut a new bottle in camouflage, and feature on its products the U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” and lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Butter-infused coffee maker Bulletproof secures $19M in funding
The trendy coffee company plans to use the money to launch new products and expand its presence in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar locations.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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'Shape-shifting' pasta could reduce packaging cost and waste, but will consumers eat it?
MIT researchers have developed a gelatin-based, flat pasta that transforms into 3-D shapes when it comes in contact with liquid.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 26, 2017 -
Sugar concerns spur alternative sweetener development
As more consumers turn away from sugar, manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are preparing for change — but that comes at a cost.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms reports strong Q2 earnings
Company revenue for Q2 rose to $802 million from $692.1 million in the year-ago period, outperforming analyst expectations.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 25, 2017 -
Campbell invests $10M in Chef'd
The company best known for its soup is now the largest strategic investor in the single-order meal kit venture.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Unilever unveils new natural, dairy-free ice cream products
Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream and Popsicle brands' 16 new frozen treats correspond to reliable flavor and ingredients trends, like an ice cream line made with almond milk.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Black pepper could reduce carcinogens in grilled meat
The researchers also found mixing the spice with antioxidant-rich ingredients like garlic and herbs was more practical and equally effective.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
Hormel sales drop as Jennie-O turkey unit faces 'challenges'
The maker of Spam, Skippy peanut butter and Muscle Milk had a profit of $211 million in the second quarter, down $4 million from a year ago.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2017 -
Health-conscious consumers seeking out better fats and oils
Avocado, sesame and grapeseed, as well as more novel sources such as krill and algae, are among the choices available to the public.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
What does it take to become the 'next kale'?
Author David Sax told the New Hope Network that the superfood's rise to fame was driven by three factors: versatility, availability and cultural significance.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Beer creates 2.2M jobs, contributes $350B to the economy
The industry's is responsible for an amount equal to about 1.9% of the nation's GDP — and that impact is not likely to diminish.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Mars and Wrigley spice up new products with unusual flavor profiles
The candy makers are set to launch more than 30 products at the National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snacks Expo, some of which mimic trends seen in the savory snack space.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Constellation Brands rebuffed in takeover of Jack Daniel's parent
The fifth-generation owners of Brown-Forman, the maker of whiskey, scotch, vodka and other liquors, have repeatedly said they're not interested in selling.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Oh joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America in 2018
Ferrero International will export a version of the toy-containing candy that doesn't pose the choking hazards that prohibited them from being sold in the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
Children under 1 should not drink juice, pediatricians say
In another blow to the segment, the American Academy of Pediatrics found that the beverage "offers no nutritional benefits over whole fruits" and has "no essential role in healthy, balanced diets of children" under age one.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
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Tyson commits to reduce carbon emissions and conserve water
The meat giant has teamed with the World Resource Institute to develop science-based sustainability targets and implement best practices along each stage of its supply chain.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
US resumes beef exports to China
The move comes at an opportune time, as the nation's middle class continues to grow and a corruption scandal may depress exports from Brazil.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
GRAS rules are targeted by consumer groups' lawsuit
The groups say the FDA's process to declare ingredients "generally recognized as safe" illegally delegates its authority to self-interested food and chemical manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
With more people eating out, Hy-Vee to add restaurants to more of its stores
The Midwest grocer has Market Grille restaurants or express locations in 111 of its 244 stores, with several dozen new operations expected to open each year.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Where's the beef? The Herbivorous Butcher serves up animal-free 'meat'
What started as a joke between two vegan siblings quickly morphed into a lucrative business selling faux sausage, deli meat and cutlets even meat lovers can sink their teeth into.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Plant-based substitutes provide 'an opportunity for people to have their meat and eat it, too'
Visiongain forecasts the market will be worth more than $4 billion in 2017 — a figure that has attracted investors' interest.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 6 most popular plant-based proteins used in food products
Scientists have been working to find alternatives to meat that create satisfying foods — and they’ve discovered several ingredients that fit the bill.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat convince carnivores to eat plant-based meats?
Replicating the beef hamburger has been a slow process as researchers work to find the perfect taste, texture and appearance for the popular food item.
By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2017 -
Report: M&A will increase in 2017, but most deals likely to be domestic
Mergers and acquisitions reached a post-recession record with 58 mega-deals valued at more than $1 billion in 2016 — and all indications point to more this year, according to analysis from A.T. Kearney.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2017
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