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Hampton Creek struggles to find funding, lays off executives
The vegan food company, which makes the "Just Mayo" product, fired its CFO, COO and HR chief in the midst of a disappointing fundraising effort.
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
Beyond Meat hires Coca-Cola exec to lead growth
Charles Muth, who oversaw the beverage maker's venturing and emerging brands unit, will be responsible for increasing sales of the startup's plant-based meats.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 11, 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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Deep Dive
How to manage a food safety crisis in the age of tweets, likes and snaps
Crisis communications in the food business has never been easy. But with the advent of social media, it's become a lot more complicated.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2017 -
USDA's delay of organic livestock rule raises questions about its future
The Obama-era measure has faced backlash from agricultural trade groups and Republicans who may ultimately help kill it.
By Davide Savenije • May 11, 2017 -
Studies find two popular artificial color additives are safe
The research overturns a 2002 study in mice that suggested several food additives may cause DNA damage in the gut.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017 -
Growing demand for organic ingredients leads to supply challenges
Sales of the specialty food are expected to see a CAGR of 7.6% through 2025, but a lack of an established supply chain could hurt the industry.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017 -
Mott's sued over pesticides in 'natural' applesauce
With no clear definition of what the term means, it could be hard for Beyond Pesticides to prove the Dr Pepper Snapple brand is misleading consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Publix and Kroger latest to enter crowded meal kit space
The retailers join established players such as Hello Fresh and Blue Apron to produce a service used by 25% of adults in 2016.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Candy maker Mars gets into the party business
The manufacturer of Dove chocolates and other sweets is promoting events similar to Avon and Tupperware in cosmetics and storage containers.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Halo Top uses social media to compete with ice cream giants
The creamery has never paid for a social media post, but the #Halotop hashtag has been used nearly 100,000 times, causing sales to spike 2,500% in 2016.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Futuristic packaging changes colors when food spoils
Scientists and companies have been working for years to develop technology that indicates when food and beverage turn bad.
By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2017 -
Capri Sun debuts new sports drink made for kids
The new product from Kraft Heinz touts the product's health benefits, and is intended to offer parents a healthier beverage option for their children.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
Declining egg sales drag down Post Holdings' Q2 revenue
The 2015 bird flu outbreak continues to haunt the Michael Foods Group segment, which saw a double-digit drop in sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 9, 2017 -
Firework Oreos herald the brand's social-media-driven flavor contest
The #MyOreoCreation contest encourages U.S. fans to pitch their unique varieties on Twitter and Instagram for a grand prize of $500,000.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 9, 2017 -
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese's new ad bleeps its appeal to millennial moms
The new “Swear Like a Mother” campaign speaks to the coveted demographic by saying they don’t have to be perfect.
By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2017 -
FDA gets $3M to educate consumers on GMOs
Under this campaign, consumers will learn about the environmental, nutritional, food safety, economic and humanitarian impacts of the products, which will bear a mandatory label soon.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why don't more food companies declare bankruptcy?
The nature and structure of companies making things to eat often provides other remedies for financial distress, analysts say.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
PepsiCo, Mondelez turn to crowdsourcing to help find new ingredients
The food and beverage giants are looking to tap into millennials who will develop new substances that meet their values and interests.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Dynamic pricing is within retailers' grasp, but should they buy in?
More businesses are adopting this tactic to even out demand and deliver higher margins, but the practice risks alienating consumers.
By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2017 -
Ingles Markets earnings hit by mild winter and early Easter
The grocery chain, which is investing in new and existing stores, is facing increased competition from Publix and Lidl.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Soylent gains $50M in series B funding round
The polarizing meal replacement company, which has raised a total of $74.5 million since its inception, was backed by GV, Tao Capital Partners, Lerer Hippeau Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 8, 2017 -
Pinnacle recalls Aunt Jemima frozen products — then discontinues them altogether
CEO Mark Clouse said the company was already planning to drop the "low-margin, non-strategic" products, but the recall sped up the decision.
By Megan Poinski • May 8, 2017 -
USDA
Tyson's Q2 profit slips after plant fires hurt chicken production
The meat giant hiked the average selling price of its chickens by 4.3%, but overall sales volumes still fell by 1.9%.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 8, 2017 -
Sponsored by National Sunflower Association
Reformulating for cleaner labels starts with an oil change
Sunflower oil could provide high oleic, trans fat free alternative to traditional oils as manufacturers respond to growing consumer demand for cleaner labels.
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Despite executive turnover, Snyder's-Lance net sales increase
The snack food manufacturer's net revenue increased 18.7% to $531.5 million for the first quarter of 2017, thanks in part to the contribution of Diamond Foods.
By Keith Loria • May 8, 2017
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