Manufacturing: Page 140
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Why manufacturers are sneaking vegetables into more foods
These products appeal to parents trying to add more produce to their kids' diets and consumers who want to eat more healthy.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 14, 2016 -
California voters created a 13,734-square-mile non-GMO zone
The ban on the crops could have mixed implications for manufacturers, depending on their stance on ingredients.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 14, 2016 -
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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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4 ice cream recalls show risks of contract manufacturing
Brands have to accept the reality that even if they adhere to certain food safety guidelines, their manufacturer may not.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 11, 2016 -
With most members returning to Washington, will Congressional ag committees see change?
The majority of members in both the House and Senate committees won their re-election contests, but a new Congress means new organization
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Has the industry gone too far with meal replacements?
Meal Snacks meet consumer demands for food on the go, but they may not deliver needed nutrition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Location matters: How place is an asset and a challenge for craft brewers
From regionally produced and themed beer varieties to the headaches of city- or state-specific regulations, companies embrace and contend with both on a regular basis.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Report: Examining the trends driving savory snacks growth
FONA International found that product launches in North America increased by 3% from 2014 to 2015, compared to a 19% increase from 2013 to 2014.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 9, 2016 -
USDA
In the name of climate change: Could meat and milk taxes be next?
Surcharges on these commodities could cause an uproar among consumers, legislators and health experts alike.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
What are Democrats and Republicans buying to eat at their victory parties?
According to Ibotta, Republicans will be eating processed meats and snacks, while Democrats purchased fresh produce and body care products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
How manufacturers are personalizing and customizing their products
The two strategies may appear similar, but producers need to understand their differences in order to successfully update their campaigns.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Could a Massachusetts ballot initiative start a cage-free revolution?
If the issue regulating confinement conditions for food animals passes, the next question will be whether other states take it on.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
It's algae: Soylent on what makes consumers green
Other companies have used TerraVia's algal flour in their products for much longer without consumers reporting the same complications.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
USDA
Reports of too-high Georgia Dock poultry prices ruffle feathers
Other pricing indices and the USDA's own market price came in well below the industry's self-reported price for chicken last week.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Why it may be time to back away from the protein trend
Americans already consume far more protein from fresh and packaged foods compared to the average global consumer, according to Euromonitor.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Generic no more: How private label products compete with national brands
What branded product manufacturers need to know about the strengths, weaknesses and manufacturing styles of their store-brand counterparts.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016 -
CDC: Organic foods may not be as safe as consumers think
The agency needs more data to conclude whether conventionally farmed products are safer, but it warns consumers to take safety precautions.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Could Glanbia's sprouted seed treatment revolutionize food safety?
The nutritional giant introduced two varieties of sprouted flaxseed specially treated to eliminate any potential bacteria or pathogens.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 3, 2016 -
How prebiotics could make the commercial poultry supply healthier
Finding ways to reduce antibiotics usage for humans and the food supply could help health experts determine a better way to control the spread of superbugs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
8 must-read stories on how transparency is changing the food industry
Sales and consumer loyalty are built on how much consumers feel they know about what is in their food, how business is conducted and what happens along the supply chain.
By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 3, 2016 -
How manufacturers can benefit from a rise in online snack sales
Companies can embrace partnerships with online retailers and innovative digital marketing strategies of e-commerce.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Lawsuit claims USDA certified hydroponic crops as organic
An organic industry watchdog claims the produce, which is primarily imported, grows outside of specifications typically allowed under the stringent certification.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 2, 2016 -
How Soylent can turn around public opinion after consumers' illness reports
The company took to social media to say food intolerances, not pathogens or other contaminants, led to reports of illness.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Why experts are challenging WHO's 'outmoded' cancer research methods
A recent journal article claimed that these methods could lead to "unfounded public concern and reactionary public policies."
By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Innovation encouraged as global sports nutrition sales to reach $44B by 2021
While this market could plateau, it's unlikely to happen soon because these products offer a range of functionalities, appealing to health-conscious consumers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Opinion
Boomers vs. millennials: Mind the food generation gap
IFIC CEO Joseph Clayton examines differences between the two largest groups of consumers around the table today.
By Joseph Clayton • Oct. 28, 2016
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