Manufacturing: Page 114
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Bringing convenience to a new level, Barilla unveils microwavable pasta pouches
Each pouch contains two servings of rotini, gemelli, penne or elbows that consumers can add their own sauce, veggies or meat to after microwaving for 60 seconds.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 22, 2017 -
Report: Smaller food brands outshine legacy competitors in innovation
Large CPG companies spend up to six times more on marketing and advertising of older products than they do developing new products, according to research from investor group CircleUp.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 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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Tyson CEO not opposed to splitting up the meat processor
Thomas Hayes, who took charge of the company in December, said for now it makes sense to keep the chicken, pork and beef units together.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
SFA and FMI partner to grow industry understanding of the specialty food space
The industry groups hope to strengthen their members' business development in the $127 billion market, which offers high-quality, unique products that cater to adventurous consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Hershey brings power candy brands into the snack space
The chocolate giant's products center around its familiar treats and introduce sweet and salty flavor combinations.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 19, 2017 -
Instacart continues rapid pace of expansion in several markets
The grocery delivery company has increased service in Texas, Connecticut, Ohio, Florida and South Carolina, with more locations to come.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2017 -
Campbell's profit lags as demand wanes for its soups, V8
The maker of Goldfish crackers and Plum Organics lowered its sales forecast for its fiscal year due partly to a "difficult operating environment."
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2017 -
Looking to enhance the taste, Guinness uses virtual reality to flavor beer drinking experience
The beer giant is inviting Tesco shoppers to experience additional sights and sounds to enhance the taste of its Guinness Draft and other brews.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 19, 2017 -
Study: Raw milk causes 96% of dairy foodborne illnesses
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sobering, but it remains to be seen if this information can dissuade thirsty consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
'Sustainable Living' brands dominate Unilever's growth in 2016
Products such as Ben & Jerry's, Dove and Hellmann's embracing this mantra are growing 50% faster than the rest of the company's businesses.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 19, 2017 -
AB InBev unit paid retailers and bars to push its beers, Massachusetts report claims
The state's alcohol board says Anheuser-Busch gave bar equipment as incentives to sell their products instead of competitors. The brewer denies the report.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2017 -
Opinion
In the battle for America's grocery market, there's one clear winner
Amazon's inroads into the grocery space may not be enough to dethrone Wal-Mart, which will benefit from its network of nearly 4,700 U.S. stores in the years ahead, writes GYK Antler's Andrew Hemingway.
By Andrew Hemingway • May 18, 2017 -
FDA
New tracker could boost efficiency and speed of a food recall
FoodLogiQ's new software will automate contacts to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers while showing real-time progress.
By Megan Poinski • May 18, 2017 -
Flowers Foods Q1 sales slip as bread market softens
The baked goods company reported selling 1.4% less, falling to $1.188 billion, but CEO Allen Shiver remained confident that business improvement measures will pay off.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Jim Beam partners with White Coffee to create non-alcoholic drinks
The new beverages expand Jim Beam's product line that already includes barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pancake syrup and glazes.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Too many labels cause information overload for consumers
A recent survey found 77% of respondents rely on friends and family for both nutrition and food safety information.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Report: Consumers go nutty for pistachio-flavored products
Flavor firm FONA International reported that product launches flavored with the green nut doubled in 2016.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Mars, Nestle and other candy giants commit to cut calories in half of products by 2022
Backlash against sugar is one of the industry's top trends, and these five manufacturers will make many offerings 200 calories or less.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Investor sues to stop Tyson-AdvancePierre deal
The lawsuit claims the cheesesteak and sandwich maker omitted information investors need to decide whether to support the merger.
By Christopher Doering • May 17, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz's M&A plans focus on a target with global brands
The maker of Velveeta and Kool-Aid failed in its takeover of Unilever in February, but analysts expect the company to look elsewhere for another deal.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
7UP teams with Trisha Yearwood to create soda-inspired summer recipes
The beverage maker has included on-pack options for the versatile ingredient including 7UP fizzy lime margaritas and 7UP BBQ pulled chicken sliders.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 16, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on May 16, 2017
General Mills looks to charm consumers with 'Marshmallow Only' Lucky Charms
The cereal maker is upping the promotion from 10 boxes in 2015 to 10,000 this year after seeing strong consumer demand for the novelty product.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 16, 2017 -
Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics
Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Anheuser-Busch to invest $2B in US brewing operations
The expenditure program will upgrade the company's brewery and distribution projects, product packaging, innovative initiatives and sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • May 15, 2017 -
DanoneWave quietly reduces sugar and fat
Exceeding its 2013 commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America, 87% of the company's products are now low- or non-fat, and 78% of products contain 23 grams of sugar or less per 6-ounce serving.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017
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