States to tackle GMO labeling, sales, and growth in 2016

A national GMO labeling standard could supersede these states' efforts, if Congress passes one this year. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 27, 2016

Dean Foods increases calcium content in new TruMoo product

Manufacturers may consider fortifying products, but they may find that switching to more natural ingredients is more palatable for health-conscious consumers. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 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.

By Food Dive staff

Price check: Chicken pricing index raises questions

The Georgia Dock Index for chicken pricing is self-reported by producers with no independent verification and shows significantly higher pricing for retail customers compared to similar indexes for commercial buyers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 2016

Friday Flavors: The Greek yogurt saga and the proliferation of meat snacks

Here's what you need to know about the latest news and trends in the industry. Also: is $100 for a gold-clad doughnut worth it?

By David Oliver • Jan. 15, 2016

FDA greenlights second gen Simplot 'Innate' GMO potato

The potato still awaits approval from the EPA, which is expected in December.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

Organic and non-GMO: Competition or counterparts in the healthy foods movement?

Do the increasing sales of one category sacrifice the growth of the other, or do they help each other and grow in tandem?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2016

Raw milk demand surging despite health concerns

Interstate sales and distribution of raw milk are still banned, but legislation proposed in Congress could overturn that ban.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

Already GRAS in the US, Health Canada approves canary seed for human consumption

Canary seeds are gluten-free and high in protein, which is a boon for industries like cereal, snack bars, and baked goods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

Snickers Crisper campaign = 'crunchative' (creative + crunchy)

Mars has been innovating with the Snickers brand as more consumers turn to snacking. The latest ads from BBDO New York illustrate people who are hungry and thus making bad decisions.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

915 Labs names David Behringer as new CTO

Behringer will be tasked with commercializing the company's food processing technologies, which expose foods to high heat for shorter periods of time, enabling companies to eliminate certain unnatural additives.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

FDA targets seafood company in final 2015 warning letter

The company violated regulations related to unsanitary conditions at the facility, the use of an unsafe food additive, and the mislabeling of products that contained eggs, according to the FDA.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 11, 2016

Thin is in: Snacks slim down

As consumers become more focused on health and snack more often, thin snacks are an increasingly popular innovation for manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2016

What the Dietary Guidelines mean for the meat industry

The meat industry was a clear winner of the report — though how influtential are the Guidelines' recommendations?

By David Oliver • Jan. 7, 2016

Dietary Guidelines released — with a meaty twist

There was hardly any mention warning against meat consumption in the highly-anticipated guidelines.

By David Oliver • Jan. 7, 2016

8 major challenges facing the food and beverage industry in 2016

From adapting to e-commerce to appealing to consumers' current view of "healthy," manufacturers have plenty on their plates in the new year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2016

Breakfast foods, exotic meats among fastest-growing grocery categories of 2015: Nielsen

Nielsen also found that consumers spent more on going out to eat than groceries — concerning for manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2016

Why 'operational excellence' will matter to the food and beverage industry in 2016

As competition intensifies, food and beverage manufacturers turn to operational excellence to stay relevant, with data and software being important tools.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 29, 2015

Nestle latest in cage-free egg pledge, announces sourcing plans in US by 2020

The U.S. was a priority for the implementation of a cage-free eggs policy. In international markets, the varied supply chains make that commitment more difficult.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

Mast Brothers: 'Remelted' chocolate was part of early production

The brothers had claimed their chocolate was always bean-to-bar, though one Dallas blogger begged to differ.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Follow that trend: General Mills innovates product lineup

Cheerios had seen a 3% sales increase since sporting a gluten-free label, which is just one of many trends the company has embraced to make cereal and other product categories relevant again.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

What FDA fortification guidance means for manufacturers

How do manufacturers balance whether to fortify their products to appease both health-conscious consumers and consumers as a whole?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2015

FDA questions safety of caffeinated peanut butter

The agency wants to be sure the caffeinated peanut butter, called STEEM, can be sold based on meeting applicable scientific and legal standards required in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 18, 2015

UPDATE: Obama signs spending bill

The bill includes the COOL repeal, though GMO labeling was left out, save for a salmon provision.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Shrimp from Whole Foods, Wal-Mart linked to slavery: AP

The shrimp peeling sheds that employ enslaved workers were tied back to major Thai exporting companies, including Thai Union Group, the Associated Press alleged in a report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

USDA announces final rule for tracking ground beef sources

By hastening the process of identifying sources of contaminated beef at retail, investigators could handle outbreaks more quickly after they are reported.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015