Manufacturing: Page 129
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Dr Pepper Snapple gains in Q4 earnings, thanks to Bai buy
Water and better-for-you drinks buoyed the company's earnings report, while sales of its namesake soda and juice dropped off.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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How sweet is your love? Valentine's Day candy goes beyond the heart-shaped box
During the mid-February holiday season, $448 million is spent on candy, which breaks down to 58 million pounds of chocolate and 36 million heart-shaped boxes.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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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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Molson Coors profit hops to $98.7M in Q4
Molson Coors has struggled in recent quarters as consumer demand has waned in its target markets, but the company's completed acquisition of the MillerCoors brand portfolio promises good things ahead.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Cheese recall leads to thousands more products pulled off shelves
Much like recent contamination issues with powdered milk, flour, sugar and cookie dough, this recall is snowballing.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Flowers Foods saw sales blossom in 2016
Solid performances from new acquisitions lead the manufacturer on a path to streamlining and cost savings.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Hain Celestial stock tanks after disclosing SEC investigation
The natural foods manufacturer and long speculated takeover target still hasn't been able to resolve accounting issues.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The search for a true blue
Consumers have grown accustomed to blue candy, cereal and novelty foods, but food manufacturers are struggling to source vibrant blue tones from nature.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sourcing the rainbow: Natural food color trends
Artificial colors may be taboo, but consumers still eat with their eyes. In 2017, the race is on for manufacturers to find the perfect substitutes to the vibrant, synthetic shades people are accustomed to.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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True colors shining through: The rise of natural hues in food
Health concerns and consumer trends are leading manufacturers to use plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the look of food.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
No more Yellow 5: How manufacturers are making the natural colors switch
Products with artificial colors are likely to stall on grocery shelves because consumers demand ingredients from nature.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Products of the Year reveal 2017 food trends
Better-for-you formulas, natural product ingredients and products with a nostalgia factor were represented in the winners.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
How CPGs can improve topline growth
A report from the Hartman Group claims that portfolio rebalancing is the key to success.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Newly redesigned Nutrition Facts label rolled out
It's been over 20 years since its last overhaul, but questions remain over whether it will become a reality.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Ukrop's shows there's life after retailing for supermarket brands
The Richmond, VA company has found a thriving business in prepared foods and custom cakes.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms shareholders agree with board: Don't stop antibiotics use
A vote on phasing out drug use failed, showing agreement with the company's previous position.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Hershey futurists discuss what's next in retail
Lina Yang and Brian Kavanagh look at what consumers and technology are bringing to the table and try to make it happen at grocery stores across the country.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Can plant and algae-based proteins really dethrone meat?
41% of registered dietitians say that plant-based proteins are on the rise and consumers are eating less red and processed meat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Why analysts say M&A will increase in 2017
While it's unlikely that anything the size of the Kraft Heinz merger is on the horizon, many say food and beverage companies are ready for some big moves.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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Can ice cream get 'healthier' and clean up its label?
Consumers may not understand that if too many ingredients are taken out of a product, the result is either non-viable or has a sharply reduced shelf life.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Beef jerky recalled for improper inspection
The new FSMA law brings a more standardized approach to recalls, inspections and production shutdowns, but this incident clearly shows the system has its flaws.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Food producers ask Trump to encourage Asia-Pacific trade
Many of these groups supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership and hope the president can craft a trade agreement that can help increase exports to the Asia-Pacific region.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Consumer lawsuits target nutrition of non-dairy milk
These class-action lawsuits are more controversies churning up in the battle between traditional milk and plant-based alternatives.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
As consumers reach for the chickpea chips, can manufacturers hold the salt?
Some stores make better-for-you snacks nearly impossible to find amidst the shelf space given to scores of those that are potato-based.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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Private label popularity buoys TreeHouse Foods in Q4 earnings
The nation's largest private-label manufacturer saw growth in its North American Retail Grocery segment, specifically in single-serve beverages, carton soup and dressings.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Kellogg Q4 gains overshadowed by impending layoffs
The manufacturer is moving distribution of all of its snacks to large warehouses, which could cut 1,100 jobs.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 2017
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