Grocers promote fresh products as legacy CPG brands go stale

ShopRite, Mariano's and others say customers want fresh pasta, not packaged mac and cheese.

By Jeff Wells • May 2, 2017

Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus

As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.

By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017

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How 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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Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company

After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products. 

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Hormel and Campbell rank among the best corporate citizens

The two food manufacturers have detailed environmental and sourcing policies in place that help the environment, employees and their bottom line.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts

The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

3-D printed food set to enter its next dimension

The market for pizzas, chocolates and other items using the technology is expected to reach $425 million by 2025, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 1, 2017

Hershey's limited edition candies offer tastes of American summers

The varieties bring new flavors to mainstays Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bars, Kisses, PayDays and Twizzlers.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 28, 2017

Protein, convenience and flavor continue to buoy meat snacks growth

Sales are surging, with annual growth of more than 7% in each of the past four years.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Food industry appeals to a receptive Trump administration for regulation delays

With the FDA’s menu labeling law likely to be delayed once again, companies are pushing back on rules targeting added sugars, dietary fiber and more.

By Jeff Wells • April 28, 2017

Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales

Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Tyson improves worker conditions at meat-processing plants

The company will give regularly scheduled bathroom breaks, pay more attention to line speeds, give training on workers’ rights and establish safety councils that include employees.

By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017

Study: Low-fat 'diet' foods can lead to weight gain

Many of these items are high in sugar, and researchers found they had undesirable effects on rodents.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

Unilever and Nestlé beat expectations, but still have to deliver

The global food giants are coming off of recent victories, but they will need to do more in order to keep investors interested.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017

How snack companies can get to consumers without a grocery store

According to Euromonitor International's senior food analyst, companies should look for opportunities to sell their products through click-and-collect and home delivery platforms. 

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

General Mills products get healthier, but revenues do not

The company says 79% of products sold in the U.S. have been nutritionally improved since 2005, but sales continue to decline.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 27, 2017

Duncan Hines success makes Pinnacle's earnings bump a piece of cake

The company's net sales increased 1.6% over last year for the first quarter of 2017, to a total of $766.1 million.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2017

Knorr uses unique flavor profiles to play matchmaker in millennial-focused ad campaign

The company's "Love at First Taste" video shows what happened when couples are paired according to their taste in food, and earned more than 1 billion global impressions online and about $12.5 million in media value. 

By Jeff Wells • April 27, 2017

PepsiCo's Q1 earnings bubble over analyst expectations

The beverage giant posted earnings of $1.32 billion, an uptick analysts say stems from cost-cutting efforts and strong snack performance. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 26, 2017

New products sweeten Hershey's Q1 earnings

In new CEO Michelle Buck's first earnings call, the chocolate giant reported quarterly net sales are up 2.8% over last year as innovation and cost-cutting efforts take hold.

By Megan Poinski • April 26, 2017

Growing pains: Why supermarkets are struggling to source local products

Sales of fruits, vegetables and even meats grown close to the consumer will surge to $20 billion by 2019, according to USDA.

By Jeff Wells • April 26, 2017

Bai boosts Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings

The beverage company's sales posted a slight increase — $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to $1.49 billion last year — as the investment in the superfruit drink appears to be paying off.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017

Kidfresh scores $10M in funding, says 75% will go toward brand marketing

The frozen food manufacturer, which "hides" vegetables in meals for kids, hopes the investment will boost its brand from a "best kept secret" to a household staple.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017

Study: Millennials drive the better-for-you snacking trend

These younger, health-conscious consumers demand tasty, nutrient-rich snacks and half have driven at least five miles to buy a snack they were craving.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 26, 2017

Tyson to sell off three non-meat businesses, focus on protein portfolio

The evening before announcing its acquisition of AdvancePierre, the chicken, pork and beef producer said it's preparing for the next phase of growth.

By Jeff Wells • April 26, 2017

Hershey will cut calories and display nutrition info on package front

By 2022, half of the chocolate giant's regular and king-sized products will have 200 calories or less and ingredient information will be more transparent.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2017