Manufacturing: Page 115
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Report: Conagra approaches Pinnacle Foods for a possible takeover
The combined companies would generate significant savings in a growth-challenged packaged foods market.
By Jeff Wells • June 1, 2017 -
German firm creates a realistic texturizer for meat alternatives
The company has created a system with a mixture of fibers and hydrocolloids that combine with other ingredients to produce a firm, meat-like texture.
By Keith Loria • June 1, 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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Lavazza boosts presence in organic, fair-trade coffee with latest North American deal
The acquisition of Kicking Horse Coffee expands the Italian beverage maker's efforts to grow in the U.S. and Canada.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Russell Stover sweetens chocolate's health profile by removing sugar
As consumers turn away from added sugars, improving the health profile of chocolate is becoming popular.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
New trends are stirring up the yogurt segment
Even as the market expands, legacy manufacturers — including Danone and General Mills — have reported lagging sales.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Unusual flavors on the menu at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Mesquite-flavored cotton candy and cinnamon-flavored bean chips are just a few of the products featuring unique twists on traditional tastes.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Sprig is the latest meal delivery service to close its operation
The startup's challenges are symbolic of the problems facing many smaller players struggling against bigger-name competitors like Blue Apron and Hello Fresh.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
J.M. Smucker to acquire Conagra's Wesson for $285M
The jam manufacturer estimates the cooking oil brand will add $230 million to its annual net sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 30, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coca-Cola's latest packaging play delivers access to music festivals
Bottles attached with removable wristbands drove a sales lift of 11% in their targeted region.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A Balancing Act: How to go from idea to successful food startup
It's not just hard work — investors, incubators, analysts and entrepreneurs lay out the often difficult path to success.
By Sandy Skrovan • May 30, 2017 -
Report: PepsiCo in talks to buy coconut water maker Vita Coco
The purchase would help the soda giant expand into healthier offerings as more consumers move away from sugary drinks.
By Christopher Doering • May 30, 2017 -
Lawsuit: Hershey was 'deceptive' by underfilling candy boxes
A federal judge ruled last week the case — which claims the company is violating a federal statute that prohibits "nonfunctional" space in packaged foods — can go forward.
By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2017 -
Beyond Meat grabs shelf space in Safeway
The burger, which sizzles and oozes fat while cooking, will be sold in the grocer's meat case in an attempt to woo beef eaters.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Amplify's One Chip Challenge takes red-hot spice trend to the extreme
The company individually packaged giant tortilla chips made with the world's hottest chili pepper and dared consumers to film themselves eating it.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 26, 2017 -
AmazonFresh Pickup goes live in Seattle
A test launched in March, offering the service to employees, has apparently showed enough promise for Amazon to open the concept to its loyal Prime customers.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017 -
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 -
'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
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