Consumer Goods Forum vows significant decrease in food waste

Food and beverage companies are finding ways to reduce food waste at each link in the supply chain.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2015

The hidden cost of non-PHO emulsifiers

Emulsifiers with partially hydrogenated oils are so common that many companies will need alternatives to adapt to the FDA's new regulations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 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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Packaged food decline hitting Minnesota

Minnesota isn't the only state struggling as processed food companies across the board see decreased sales in some segments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2015

How the bird flu cracked the egg supply

Some food companies are struggling, some are unaffected, and some are tight-lipped.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015

Companies are making chocolate that won't melt

...Yes, you didn't misread that. A main issue here for chocolate manufacturers' has been to not just create chocolate that melts slower, but rather create durable chocolate that actually still tastes and feels like it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015

Senate passes TPA, could 'fast-track' international food trade

Passing the TPA translates to the U.S. being one step closer to the TPP trade deal, according to supporters, wherein the U.S. will have wider access to international trade deals with 11 other nations in the Pacific region. However, food safety consistency concerns loom regarding the TPP.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015

What GMO salmon could mean for the seafood industry

Genetically modified salmon would most certainly impact the food industry — but how exactly is up for debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 25, 2015

Coffee consumption down while coffee pod sales skyrocket

Climbing coffee pod sales are spelling trouble for coffee consumption.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2015

Craft soda bubbling up interest for ailing soda industry

Consumer preferences are changing, but they're not necessarily leading consumers away from soda entirely — just to a different niche.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2015

Pea protein picks up as healthy alternative food ingredient

Pea protein could revitalize cereal, snack bars, sports recovery drinks, and other foods looking to add a healthful boost.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 21, 2015

House passes bill to open trade between US, Pacific

This trade deal could open the doors to a dozen Pacific nations for U.S. food companies, with the International Dairy Foods Assocation praising the decision.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 19, 2015

US food companies still struggle for Cuban trade

Cuba could be a $2 billion market for U.S. food companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 19, 2015

Ugly produce to see turn in spotlight at Raley's in effort to combat food waste

Food waste is a sustainability issue for food companies and a major contributor to U.S. landfills.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 18, 2015

Will there be enough turkeys come Thanksgiving?

While the turkey supply is decreasing, experts debate whether this will affect the number of turkeys available for the holidays.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 18, 2015

USDA announces 2016 sugar tariff rate quotas, increases TRQ for 2015

The increase should allow for more organic and specialty sugars to be imported into the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 17, 2015

Consumers still want the fizz — but from seltzer instead

Seltzer — aka sparkling or soda water — sales are soaring, while soda sales are shrinking.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 17, 2015

Ingredion CEO: GMO debate fueled by emotion, not science

"There’s no science per se one way or another, but we as an ingredient producer, we supply what the consumer wants to eat," said Ilene Gordon at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in London.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015

Commerce Park: a food manufacturing destination?

The 162-acre site is making final preparations to be able to host a variety of food and beverage companies on-site.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015

Food companies, nutrition researchers getting too friendly: report

Processed foods are at the heart of the debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015

Groups urge FDA to remove eight approved synthetic flavors

The health groups blame the government for not taking action and say the food industry is calling the shots.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 12, 2015

New polymer could revolutionize texture, taste of dairy, non-dairy products

Microbial polymers have multiple uses, among them: food production, lubricants, fertilizers and pesticides.  

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 11, 2015

Restocking begins at sites of bird flu outbreak

The restocking process provides a sense of relief, while others take a cautionary approach in case there is another outbreak.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 11, 2015

Bottled water expected to claim top spot over soda

In drought-stricken areas of the country and in green-minded circles, bottled water remains a hot button issue.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015

Liquid egg supply diminishes, prices soar due to bird flu

Approximately 47 million chickens have had to be slaughtered due to the bird flu, directly impacting the liquid egg industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015

Foodborne illness an issue for certain states: report

A decade of data from the CDC is showing more insight about foodborne illness cases. Nonprofit consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest conducted the report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 9, 2015