FDA sued by environmental groups for approving GMO salmon

The groups allege that the FDA does not have the authority to make that decision because genetically-modified animals used for food are beyond the scope of the current law in place.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2016

Functional foods industry continues to grow, offers opportunities and challenges

Manufacturers are working to identify the right functional ingredients and the best language to communicate those benefits to consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 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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Skyrocketing vanilla prices concern manufacturers looking to use natural ingredients

Synthetic vanillin is less costly than real vanilla, but consumer demand for natural products may force manufacturers to eat those costs or charge higher prices.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2016

Cuba — land of opportunity for organic manufacturers

Cuban farmers have not used chemical fertilizers or pesticides since the early 1990s, and the climate enables a variety of organic crops to grow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Pros and cons of adopting industrial robotics in food, beverage industry

The growth of robots in food and beverage manufacturing is outpacing traditional industries like automotive and electronics.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Beef demand increases, producers stand to benefit

USDA predicts that Americans will consume nearly a half-pound more red meat this year than in 2015, the first increase in red meat consumption since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Breakfast biscuits pose a threat to morning snack products

The segment has avoided some dietary stigmas.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Market integrity at stake in new grassfed dairy certification

Currently, grassfed dairy has no federal standards to define legal use of the term "100% grassfed" on labels.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2016

Food industry on steady growth path through 2022: report

Snacks, along with meat and meat-related product segments, will outperform the overall industry at 3% growth, according to a report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2016

Consumer health push going digital, encourages innovation

Gladson is seeing its 600,000 product database reflect the push toward healthier ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

How salty snacks stay relevant in a health-centric environment

What's key is to change the conversation by shifting focus away from the salt itself and toward other features of the product. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 21, 2016

Pegasus upping the ante for frozen foods with $10M TX plant

From Nestle's R&D center to the growth of smaller brands like Luvo, the industry hasn't given up on frozen foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2016

UPDATE: Revised GMO labeling bill fails in Senate cloture vote

Many legislators and experts remained unconvinced that the bill would have the Democratic support it needed to pass; as of now, Vermont's law goes into effect in July.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 15, 2016

5 myths about natural food colors

As consumer demand for natural colors in food and beverages reaches an all-time high, it's important to debunk some misconceptions about them.

March 15, 2016

Is 'complete' transparency feasible for manufacturers?

Not all executives are convinced that the added costs are worth the potential benefits.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 14, 2016

In it to win it: How analytical strategies can optimize a manufacturer's process

Here are four main steps companies tend to follow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 14, 2016

FDA releases final guidance on acrylamide reduction

The guidance is geared toward raw materials, processing practices, and ingredients that relate to potato-based foods, cereal-based foods, and coffee, according to a news release.

By David Oliver • March 10, 2016

'Ultra-processed' foods still dominate consumers' diets: study

More than half of Americans' daily calories come from "ultra-processed" foods like frozen pizza and soda.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2016

Vita Coco maker passes on HPP for new artisanal coconut water brand

This brings up whether other food or beverage segments also won't be able to employ HPP due to safety concerns

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 8, 2016

Pork industry groups disappointed with USDA choice to settle checkoff case, tension mounts

The agency's decision could call into question checkoff programs overall and the USDA's involvement in approving these types of contracts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 8, 2016

Mondelez launches Good Thins to expand better-for-you snacks

As the company's first new snack brand in over a decade, the brand fits into Mondelez's growth plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

Vilsack calls for mandatory GMO labeling; GE salmon bill introduced

Plus, Senate Democrats who voted to pass a voluntary GMO labeling bill through the agriculture committee are not in full support of the bill in its current state.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

USDA's FSIS reports inhumane animal treatment at major meat plants

FSIS took administrative actions against 18 large plants, including 13 for inhumane treatment or slaughter violations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2016

Manufacturers can balance high costs of non-PHO emulsifiers by using less: Corbion

Corbion found that doses of 80% may be effective for bread when manufacturers use non-PHO emulsifiers with proprietary oil blends.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Kraft Heinz, Schwan join growing list of companies switching to cage-free eggs

Egg costs remain a concern for manufacturers following last year's bird flu and the tightening of the egg supply.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016