Manufacturing: Page 125
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Hostess bakes up sweet profits in 2016
The Twinkie manufacturer has grown sales by leveraging the iconic brand to make ice cream, cappuccino and deep-fried varieties of the cream-filled snack.
By Christopher Doering • March 15, 2017 -
Will meat and veggie bars resonate with mainstream consumers?
Sam’s Club is putting Wild Zora’s one-of-a-kind bars to the test.
By Jeff Wells • March 15, 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
Q&A: How Krave made jerky into a trendy snack
General manager Shane Chambers said the company, which was acquired in 2015 by Hershey, has benefited from the chocolate maker's scale, resources and knowledge.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
US ham and bacon producer purchased by JBS
The Brazilian meat packer will buy Plumrose USA for about $230 million, expanding its reach into prepared foods and value-added categories.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Beef startup mooving more like a tech company
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based grass-fed beef company, doesn't own a farm, processing plant or any cattle.
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Why automation is increasing in food processing and packaging
According to a new report from PMMI, robotics are used in many operations, and most managers predict their need will increase in the next two years.
By Doug Harris • March 14, 2017 -
Opinion
3 tips for using transparency to build brand loyalty
Consumers want to know everything about products they buy, and Doug Breuer of Response Media explains how companies can easily deliver that information.
By Doug Breuer • March 14, 2017 -
If a natural brand is acquired by a major manufacturer, is it selling out?
Three executives that welcomed investment from large corporations spoke at this year’s Natural Products Expo West.
By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2017 -
AB InBev relaunches Lime-A-Rita as a brand for women
Since the alcoholic drink was launched in 2012, females have represented 65% of the brand's buyers despite the company's neutral marketing.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 14, 2017 -
Twinkie and soy milk? Nutritious and indulgent products drive CPG growth
Many of the top U.S. consumer packaged goods performers in 2016 were from opposite ends of the food spectrum.
By Keith Loria • March 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As consumers go online, food brands crave social media exposure
Manufacturers find ways to use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to court millennials without alienating their core audience.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Instacart's 'grocery nerd' talks about how to make e-commerce work
Instacart's Nilam Ganenthiran discusses how his company — and everyone in the grocery space — can use technology to drive better sales and customer satisfaction.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
CPG vets give Hippeas a chance
Former executives from barkTHINS, Pirate Brands and Nestle Waters who are joining startups show why newer food companies are the place to be.
By Megan Poinski • March 13, 2017 -
AdvancePierre could be a big player in M&A during 2017
The company's CEO said the producer and distributor of ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks is ready to grow following its IPO last July.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Local anti-soda campaigns hurting grocery beverage sales
Community policies aiming to lower sugary drink consumption were successful in reducing sales, researchers said.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What actually makes food 'healthy'?
At a public hearing, the FDA listened to manufacturers, nutritionists and consumers speak about how to best replace a dated definition.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2017 -
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Trendy upstart brands are disrupting legacy companies
Analysts say smaller companies are taking market share because they appeal to the shopper's desire for healthy food and innovative products.
By Keith Loria • March 10, 2017 -
Is Bai Brands the next Snapple?
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group is positioning Bai as a priority brand to target affluent, well-educated millennials who want a healthier alternative to soda.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 10, 2017 -
Opinion
How emerging brands can achieve their goals: Start at the end
How should a brand grow? Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group writes that it depends on the end goals.
By Elliot Begoun • March 9, 2017 -
General Mills bets on probiotic-startup Farmhouse Culture
The manufacturer of sauerkraut, fermented vegetables and other probiotic-rich food and beverages plans to create new products and grow brand awareness.
By Davide Savenije • March 9, 2017 -
H-E-B's local foods contest is an investment in private label
The retailer's “Texas Best” competition recognizes innovative local products and adds them to H-E-B’s store brand offerings.
By Jeff Wells • March 8, 2017 -
Private label ice cream heats up the frozen food space
With retailers innovating the category through better ingredients and flavors, 66% of consumers say store-branded ice cream is just as delicious as national brands.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
Tyson Foods CEO eyes big future for plant-based proteins
The meat and poultry giant owns a stake in Beyond Meat and invests in companies developing meat substitutes.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Hain Celestial restructures executive team in face of financial troubles
The corporate reorganization comes as the SEC investigates the company's financial irregularities.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2017 -
Bob Evans Farms raises outlook as food products division gains market share
The restaurant operator and food products manufacturer expects to complete its purchase of Pineland Farms Potato by May.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017
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