Manufacturing: Page 122
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Not nice spice: Hunt's Chili Kits recalled for salmonella
An item in the seasoning packet was contaminated, and Conagra Brands issued the recall even though no finished products were found with the bacteria.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
French's mustard owner looking to sell condiment business
Reckitt Benckiser announced announced a “strategic review” of its food business, which also includes the Frank’s RedHot brand.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 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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Just can't get enough: Consumers hoard their favorite products
Brand loyalty is a hard-to-capture but crucial asset to food companies struggling to stand out in a competitive environment.
By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017 -
Easter candy is still an egg-cellent sales opportunity for grocers
Retailers can maximize shopper traffic for sweets before the holiday by pushing novelty products and cross promoting items like baskets.
By Doug Harris • April 4, 2017 -
A new Impossible Foods factory will produce 1 million pounds of 'meat' per month
The company wants its plant-based burgers in 1,000 restaurants by end of the year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Thinking inside the box: Water gets a new container
Sustainability-minded manufacturers are booting the bottle and moving the beverage into packaging that is better for the environment.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
The UK is reducing sugar. Can the US do the same?
Public Health England released a set of voluntary guidelines that aims to cut sweetener levels in nine food categories by 5% by August and by 20% by 2020.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Organic is on the menu in most US homes
The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Why did contamination get so bad at the soy paste plant at the center of a major E. coli outbreak?
The FDA finally named Dixie Dew Products Inc. as the manufacturer of soy paste that has sickened at least 29 people in 12 states.
By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2017 -
Danone's sale of Stonyfield will fast-track closing on $12.5B WhiteWave deal
The French yogurt giant reached an antitrust agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to sell the brand, which made $370 million in sales last year.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 31, 2017 -
Nothing to snicker about: Mars invests $70M and creates 250 US jobs
This expansion ensures that more than 95% of the company's chocolate products for the U.S. are made in the country.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Does Post's Weetabix acquisition suggest confidence in the cereal market?
The cereal brand is the second largest in the U.K., and has rolled out convenience-focused product innovations like breakfast drinks to cater to busy consumers.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Amazon wants food manufacturers to bypass brick-and-mortar stores
The e-commerce giant will host a meeting in May to persuade companies to focus more on DTC and less on shelf sales.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2017 -
Nutella maker goes outside the family in picking new CEO
Company veteran Lapo Civiletti will take over as the candy maker looks to boost sales and expand its global reach.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Study: Grocery shoppers 'not informed at all' by labels
Consumers are closely looking at what's in the products they buy as more people sour on sugar, salt and artificial flavors and colors.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
How palm oil is getting more sustainable
Many growers have phased out the highly poisonous herbicides and pesticides, according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017 -
General Mills gets stung by wildflower promotion
As part of a "save the bees" campaign, the manufacturer sent out 1.5 billion free seed packets that are not compatible with all parts of the U.S.
By Doug Harris • March 30, 2017 -
Got choice? Lawmakers file bill to make checkoff programs optional
The legislation would also require the quasi-government programs to disclose their budgets and spending.
By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017 -
Twinkie maker finds millennials still haven't soured on sweets
Hostess Brands has recently expanded its product line into ice cream, cappuccinos and in-store bakeries to help grow sales.
By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017 -
AB InBev plugs in to renewable energy sources with new commitment
The global beer giant, brewer of Stella Artois and Budweiser, has incorporated its sustainability strategy throughout its business and supply chain.
By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017 -
Milking it for all it's worth: New milk contains more natural ingredients
Tamarack Biotics has developed TryActive NF, a treated raw dairy product that keeps 71% of the immune active proteins.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 30, 2017 -
Condiment maker debuts new all-natural mustards
The 78 Brand Co. condiments are non-GMO, gluten free and contain no high fructose corn syrup.
By Doug Harris • March 30, 2017 -
Acrylamide levels in cookies will lead to California lawsuit from watchdog
The Center for Environmental Health says high levels of the cancer-causing chemical were found in a Disney-themed snack for kids.
By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017 -
StarKist: Millennials love tuna by the pouch
But is the more eco-conscious generation of consumers ignoring the problems posed by shunning a recyclable can for disposable plastic containers?
By Doug Harris • March 29, 2017 -
Study: Kellogg and Hershey show grrrreat social engagement
The manufacturers were at the top of a study looking at who does the best at creating buzz with consumers, but can that engagement translate to sales?
By Keith Loria • March 29, 2017
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