Manufacturing: Page 123
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Cereal isn't sexy, but it makes money, says Post CEO
Chris Neugent said the manufacturer of Cocoa Pebbles and Grape Nuts tries to operate like a startup "with really great assets.”
By Jeff Wells • March 29, 2017 -
Hampton Creek: No wrongdoing found in mayo buyback probes
The company has now weathered investigations from the SEC, Justice Department and FDA, as well as a number of lawsuits.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 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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What can manufacturers learn from Campbell's stumble in fresh foods?
The company’s Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet brands have struggled with tepid sales and agricultural woes.
By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2017 -
Hormel hungry to take a bite in M&A
The food giant, a manufacturer of Spam and Jennie-O turkey, is looking to buy a company that is No. 1 or No. 2 in their respective category.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
Coke-funded study blames things other than sugar for causing obesity
The research showed too much screen time and lack of exercise and sleep are to blame for people being fat.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
McCormick earnings spiced up by China and acquisitions
Sales during its first quarter rose 1% to $1.04 billion from a year earlier, with earnings up slightly to $93.5 million.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As soda sales go flat, industry thirsts for a jolt
Public concerns about health and higher prices have contributed to a decrease in sales of the sugary beverage during the past decade.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
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Deep DiveA Balancing Act: Why incubator success is far from a sure thing
Coca-Cola ended its venture capital program, but companies like General Mills and Chobani are finding success with their efforts.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz cuts 200 jobs in US and Canada
The company said the layoffs were part of its business unit consolidation and will help it reinvest in its brands.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Spirit-infused coffee gives the popular beverage a jolt
The new flavors from Fire Department Coffee include Bourbon Infusion, Rum Infusion and Tequila Infusion.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Wisconsin gets gummy: Haribo will open its first US plant in 2020
The German manufacturer will invest $242 million in the plant, creating 400 jobs upon the facility’s opening.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
The new way to exercise? Drink a Michelob Ultra, then do yoga
Each workout allows a person to burn the same number of calories as what's found in the AB InBev brew.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Conagra expanding recently acquired Frontera Foods line
The new products from the food giant, better known for its Healthy Choice, Reddi-wip and Slim Jim brands, expands its presence in frozen foods.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Blue Apron acquires grass-fed beef company
BN Ranch had supplied its premium beef cuts to the meal kit company for two years.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
Perdue pledges to advocate for trade, but will Trump listen?
The USDA nominee stressed bipartisanship and said he would be a “tenacious advocate and fighter” for rural America when dealing with the White House.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
Adults hunger for health and convenience of meal kits
One in four U.S. adults purchased one either in the store or for delivery during the last year, according to Nielsen.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
Coca-Cola overhauls C-suite as new CEO prepares to take over
James Quincey will lead the soft drink manufacturer on May 1 with a promise to expand the company beyond its namesake drink.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
As butter consumption churns upward, should manufacturers look to alternatives?
The USDA predicts more of the dairy spread will be eaten this year than any time in the last four decades.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
FSMA produce safety rule could be delayed over water testing
The FDA is likely to extend its review of the measure beyond January 2018 because of industry opposition.
By Keith Loria • March 23, 2017 -
Soda makers turning to smaller portions in wake of Philly tax
Pepsi has stopped distributing two-liter bottles and twelve packs to Philadelphia retailers, while Coke has succeeded with 7.5-ounce mini cans.
By Jeff Wells • March 23, 2017 -
A good deal? Kraft Heinz spends $200M on corporate responsibility
The maker of ketchup and Kool-Aid is using the money to fight global hunger and boost its sustainability efforts.
By Keith Loria • March 23, 2017 -
Report: Consumers want healthy snacks, but reach for salty instead
According to Datassentials MenuTrends, each day consumers' snack on four to five foods and three to four beverages.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
Conagra boosts margins, lowers sales after jettisoning brands
While work to reduce the manufacturer's internal financials has paid off, will a new "innovation lineup" this summer recharge sales?
By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2017 -
The mystery of gluten-free oats may finally be solved
The new "purity protocol" covers the entire supply chain from the farm to the finished product.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
Why won't the FDA name the manufacturer of E. coli-contaminated soy butter?
A civil lawsuit from a victim's family is the only public document to name Dixie Dew Products and SoyNut Butter as the sources of the outbreak.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017
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