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US thirst for soda drives Coca-Cola to beat Q4 expectations
This was the company's 7th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales declines, but the North American market saw net revenue growth of 8% for the quarter and 4% for the year.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Why independent food certification might be more important
If the Trump administration softens restrictions and slows implementation of new labeling guidelines, consumers will need somewhere else to turn.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 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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Should retailers and manufacturers be more collaborative?
A new survey suggests that the two parties’ priorities often differ, but that collaboration could lead to more effective merchandising and planning.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Nielsen and Label Insight team up for more transparency in food labeling
While the data will immediately be useful to manufacturers, it's unclear if consumers pay much attention.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Are branded mixers a way to strong arm those who want strong drinks?
Cocktail consumers may view the branded mixers as specially formulated for specific drinks.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Veggies, meet bone broth: A Bonafide RTD experience
It may look and taste like cold soup, but the company is positioning them as a drink similar to V8.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 8, 2017 -
A new bill could give the US beer industry a boost
If passed, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act could lower brewers' tax burdens.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
How manufacturers are getting on trend with imperfect and plant-based foods
Beverage design and development firm Mattson found that perception and definition of food is changing — and tending toward what's seen as "wholesome and real."
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Clean label veggie bars? Manufacturer says That's It
The non-GMO, free-from snack product meets several popular consumer health demands and has virtually no competition in the space.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Many recalls, but safe consumers: The ripple effect of ingredient contamination
After salmonella was found in powdered milk and buttermilk from Valley Milk Products last year, more than 30 other items had to be pulled off of shelves.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Hershey sweetens its innovation strategy for 2017
Following the debut of Cookie Layer Crunch bars and Reese's Pieces Cups, the confection giant expects to see strong sales bolstered by new products.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Study: Customers ready to buy healthier food
According to NPD's top health trends for 2017, consumers are interested in appearing to live a healthy lifestyle, which starts with what they eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Can craft sodas rise above the segment's downward trend?
These products with less sugar and more natural or organic ingredients hope to keep the category fizzing.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Could milk-based vodka be a new premium beverage trend?
To lure consumers who want premium experiences, drink producers may need to turn product formulations on their heads.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Ben & Jerry's Pint Slices show how sweet consumer research can be
The company said 82% of its consumers enjoy novelty items and they have been slicing pints to make ice cream sandwiches.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Tyson reports record earnings
With the USDA forecasting domestic protein production growth of somewhere between 2% and 3% this year, Tyson's numbers should stay strong.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
How grocers should approach the new Nutrition Facts label
Retailers aren't required to meet the FDA's new regulatory standards until July 2018, but it may be wise to encourage producers to make changes ahead of schedule.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
More poultry price-fixing accusations: This time, farmer pay
In a class-action lawsuit, growers accuse major U.S. poultry — referred to as "the Cartel" — of working together to keep their pay down.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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How packaging will impact sales in 2017
The average consumer spends 27 seconds looking at a product's package, so manufacturers need to make their products stand out.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Hershey beats expectations in Q4 earnings report
Sales at the chocolate giant were up 3.2% in Q4 — and 0.7% for all of 2016.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
How CPG manufacturers can harness trends to meet consumers' needs
At a recent brand summit, the vice chairman of Acosta Sales and Marketing outlined how to take advantage of technology, demographic and ethnic trends.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Super Bowl LI winners: Beer, wings and salads, Nielsen says
Like the commercials, the food is just as important — if not moreso — than the teams that play and the ultimate victor.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Post shows mixed earnings for Q1
Post Holdings reported a 0.1% increase in net sales to $1.25 billion for the fiscal first quarter 2017, but net sales were lower than the same period last year.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Are complex textures a new snack trend?
A new snack from General Mills plays on the trend of combining different textures and tastes.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Why Nestle USA is moving its headquarters from California to the Washington, D.C. area
Better access to institutions of government could help the company get its voice heard and perspectives considered as major regulations are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017
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