Is it fall already? The pumpkin spice onslaught begins.

From cereal and snack bars to RTD coffee, the trademark autumn varieties are already hitting stores as manufacturers gear up for the season.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 16, 2016

Why maintaining meat color is a critical strategy for processors

When it looks "right"—like bright cherry red beef or pink fresh poultry—consumers think it is higher quality and better tasting.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 16, 2016

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How 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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Presents of food can be a gift for manufacturers

To leverage the full potential, manufacturers have to ensure they have an e-commerce strategy in place as consumers do more shopping online.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 16, 2016

Why small bites can mean big potential for manufacturers

From higher margins to better alignment with consumers' current definition of "healthy," mini foods offer tasty opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 15, 2016

USDA could say 'cheese' to $150M bailout for dairy farmers

Cheese stockpiles rose to a record 1.25 billion pounds in June, while milk prices have dropped 13% for farmers in the past year, and are at their lowest since October 2009.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 15, 2016

Popularity of whole grains soars, but whole wheat slides

While flour was once the dominant form for whole grains, consumers and manufacturers are embracing intact whole grains, which can bring additional textures, flavors and health benefits to a product.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2016

Beyond sprinkles: Added ingredients deliver nutrition and flavor

Manufacturers are adding more ingredients to products to add nutritional value, like more protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and probiotics.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2016

Why it's not so easy to market groceries to millennials

With the generation spanning from college-age to young parents, the sought-after consumer population has several smaller segments who respond to different trends and motivations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2016

Value-added produce presents fresh opportunities and challenges

From 2011 to 2015, pre-peeled, chopped and seeded vegetables recorded a 15% CAGR, and fruit saw a 12% CAGR.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2016

Why grocery stores are taking a bite out of fast food sales

Lower prices and restaurant-quality RTE meals are giving food and beverage manufacturers an edge.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2016

Poll: Consumers have a mixed understanding of healthy eating

There's a disconnect: 41% of consumers consider their eating habits to be very good or excellent, but about 70% of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the CDC.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2016

As FSMA deadline looms, what happens to those who don't comply?

Experts say that noncompliance with the new federal food safety law may lead to a spike in recalls next year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 9, 2016

Report: Produce can offer fresh entries for processed food companies

Value-added produce offers opportunities to manufacturers looking to bring the convenience of processed food to the fresh produce section.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 9, 2016

Study: Consumers think more processed foods are less healthy

If a manufacturer reformulates a product with healthy ingredients but it still uses several mechanical processes to produce the finished food or beverage, consumers may still see it as unhealthy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Small companies face big decisions on GMO labeling

They don't always have the capital they need to fund certifications or product reformulations, nor do they always have consistent supplies of non-GMO ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Manufacturers want Americans to drink their yogurt

Drinkable yogurt still only maintains a sliver of the U.S. yogurt market, but it was the category's fastest growing sub-segment last year, Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten told Quartz.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

NSAC releases special report to help producers comply with FSMA

Manufacturers must meet general compliance with the preventive controls rule by August 30, which means non-exempt facilities have less than a month to finalize plans, changes and documentation. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Protein power: Meat consumption posted largest increase in 40 years

But will that consumption rate continue as more consumers turn to plant-based products?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2016

Still watching wheat: Gluten-free sales to hit $4.89B by 2021

According to a new report, projected annual revenue growth for the category from 2015 to 2021 hovers around 7.7%. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2016

Big data could revolutionize global food and beverage safety and supply chain

As recalls become a growing concern and the costs of recalls rise, having data-backed strategies to assess safety risks and identify and implement cost-effective solutions is paramount. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

Children's picky palates drive parents' grocery purchases

Convenience, health and appealing to kids' taste preferences remain key influencers of what is bought at the grocery store.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

Bottled water is more popular than soda

Failures in U.S. infrastructure have caused concerns about contaminated drinking water, leading consumers away from the tap.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

USDA: Half of consumers' food budgets spent on convenience

The findings suggest just how far manufacturers need to consider going when incorporating convenience into their product formulations, packaging and marketing messages.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 1, 2016

Obama signs mandatory GMO labeling bill

USDA now has two years to iron out the details of the law's requirements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016

Optimism wanes as Brexit's impact on manufacturers emerges

For better or worse, Brexit has already impacted major global food and beverage producers, particularly through the declining value of the British sterling.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016