Dine on this: 6 restaurant menu trends to impact manufacturers in 2016

Trends in food manufacturing and foodservice work in tandem — and often influence one another.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

Financing terms continue to increase for coffee traders: Reuters

With the recent announcement of JAB's acquisition of Keurig, coffee traders are on edge about more time being added to how long they wait to be paid by roasters, according to Reuters.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

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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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The battle between organic, non-GMO labels rages on

Sales for non-GMO foods are outpacing those of organic foods, even though organic products are inherently non-GMO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Senators request repeal of COOL legislation

The five senators, all from three states, fear retaliation in the form of high tariffs from Canada and Mexico, which are those states' and the U.S.'s biggest trading partners.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Cookie conundrum: Pepperidge Farm files lawsuit against Trader Joe's

The company wants Trader Joe's to stop selling the cookie — not to mention give compensatory and punitive damages.

By David Oliver • Dec. 4, 2015

Wonderful Co. takes on promoting grapefruit

The company has already helped popularize fruits like pomegranates and mandarins, but grapefruits present some bitter challenges.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 4, 2015

Crystal Sugar CEO: 'No good reason' to produce non-GMO beets

David Berg voiced his concern that other companies could follow Hershey in its decision to use only non-GMO cane sugar in its products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 4, 2015

If data drives sweetener decisions, what about consumer sentiment?

Manufacturers can look at economic data to make decisions regarding sweeteners rather than be swayed by consumer sentiment, says Martin Concannon, a Corn Naturally research analyst.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 3, 2015

Mountain Dew revives Mtn Dew Pitch Black with limited supply

Reintroducing throwback brands has been a strategy for several soda companies this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 3, 2015

Cannabis coffee brand capitalizes on cold brew, marijuana growth

Mirth Provisions' Legal coffee brand has generated nearly $440K since its September 2014 launch.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2015

Could a lethal fungus wipe out global banana production?

Banana crops went functionally extinct due to the spread of this disease's elder cousin in the late 1800s.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2015

The future is now: The critical food industry trends heading into 2016

It's time to start looking ahead to trends that will influence food and beverage in the new year — both emerging and established.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2015

Hershey releases seasonal Reese's Peanut Butter Trees — that don't look like trees

Despite the candy's misshapen appearance, consumers will likely still eat it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2015

Another shortage scare? Canned pumpkin could beat the odds

Libby's, which produces about 80% of the U.S. canned pumpkin supply, said its pumpkin yields were reduced by half this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 25, 2015

10 key Thanksgiving sales statistics for manufacturers

Gobble, gobble — On Thanksgiving, Americans consume 46 million turkeys.

By David Oliver • Nov. 24, 2015

Chocolate minus the fun: Pills offer confectioners avenue into health space

Sales for Mars' CocoaVia supplement have tripled in the past year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 23, 2015

Sugar, corn syrup industries decide to settle during trial

Opening statements began earlier this month for the now short-lived courtroom drama between the industries.

By David Oliver • Nov. 20, 2015

Industry responses to GMO salmon remain predictably mixed

Proponents say GMO salmon is more environmentally sustainable, while others believe it could tip the scale in favor of farmed fish.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 20, 2015

Calling fowl: Are manufacturers really facing a turkey shortage?

Despite rampant bird flu outbreaks in the Midwest, including Minnesota, the country's largest turkey-producing state, the turkey supply has only been reduced by about 3%.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 16, 2015

Opening statements begin in sugar vs. corn syrup case

The sugar industry says corn syrup producers have tried to position corn syrup as being just as healthy or the same as sugar, while corn syrup producers say the sugar industry has engaged in a smear campaign.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 9, 2015

What is the meaning of (shelf) life?

... It depends. For food and beverage companies, shelf life remains the ultimate tradeoff between quality and profitability.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 5, 2015

Ingredion CEO: 'Non-GMO' to grow then plateau, like 'gluten-free'

"We have to be careful not to make capital investments based on fads," Ilene Gordon said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 5, 2015

US federal agencies call for proactive food safety measures

A new CDC report shows multi-state outbreaks, which involve widely distributed products, account for a disproportionate amount of food poisoning deaths.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2015

Chef interview: Silvia Baldini from 'Chopped'

In an exclusive interview, Silvia Baldini, winner of the Food Network's "Chopped," offers insight on her classic, yet playful, cooking style as well as the experience it takes to tackle a grueling, 12-hour cooking competition. 

Nov. 3, 2015

Millennials more likely to distrust major food companies: report

Millennials are also more likely to want companies to share how a product is made and less likely to buy processed foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 2, 2015