Manufacturing: Page 2

Sanderson Farms sales drop 13.2% as it finishes a 'challenging year'

Roiled by problems with demand, issues with tariffs and two hurricanes, the chicken producer saw an operating income loss of $57.7 million in the most recent quarter. Net income for the year was down 78%.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 20, 2018

O, Christmas treat: How candy canes sweeten the holidays

Millions of the minty striped sweets are made each year to deck halls, trim trees and delight consumers.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 20, 2018

General Mills net earnings drop 20%

The company missed analyst expectations this quarter, as the North America segment lagged and operating profit fell 23% compared to last year.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 19, 2018

Opinion

Getting the art of new product launches down to a science

Odds are stacked against new products succeeding in a shifting market, but Marsha McGraw, SVP, President U.S. Market at Catalina, says data-driven practices can help.

By Marsha McGraw

Fish fraud 'rampant' in New York, AG report finds

DNA testing found widespread mislabeling of certain species including 27.6% of samples sold as wild salmon, 67% of red snapper and 87.5% of lemon sole.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 18, 2018

It's not easy being cheesy: How the dairy industry works through an oversupply

Cold storage facilities are packed to the brim with about 1.4 billion pounds of Swiss, cheddar, American and more.

By Nina Sparling

Despite its popularity, Kellogg's RXBAR sheds 40 employees

The news comes at the tail end of a strong year for the protein bar company, but a spokesperson said the layoffs are proactive as the business plans for 2019. 

By Nina Sparling

Lakeview Farms snacks on hummus and salsa with latest acquisition spree

The maker of refrigerated dips, desserts, seafood salads and spreads purchased Tribe Mediterranean Foods and Simply Fresh Foods for an undisclosed amount.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 17, 2018

Keto-friendly Love good fats raises $5M and plans US expansion

The Canadian snack brand has taken off in its home country, and trendspotters say on-the-go options that meet the high protein, low carb diet are going to be hot in 2019.

By Nina Sparling

Coca-Cola invests in PET recycling company

Ioniqa Technologies is developing the tools to process otherwise hard-to-recycle plastics as the soda company wants to transition to at least 50% recycled packaging materials by 2030. 

By Nina Sparling

Column

Leftovers: Buzzy wine, honey nut trolling

Tony the Tiger gives a favorite cereal flavor a new form, and a Japanese snack manufacturer's latest product is for young women to say "cheese."

By Food Dive staff

Indoor farm startup Bowery raises $90M for leafy greens

After raising $20 million only a year ago, this vertical farm has now quadrupled funding for its sustainable farming practices.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 13, 2018

70% of US adults are concerned about sugar consumption, study finds

Despite this concern, the survey found just 49% were likely to use a sugar substitute such as stevia, Splenda, agave or monk fruit.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2018

Aleph Farms raises cell-grown steaks

The Israel-based startup said its new product is "delivering the full experience of meat with the appearance, shape and texture of beef cuts."

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2018

Opinion

Finally, the food industry is coming around to the science of women's nutrition

While modern science has taken steps to make up for lost time, Villanova Business School faculty member Keith Wright writes that some in the business community are taking matters into their own hands.

By Keith Wright

JUST partners with Toriyama to produce lab-grown wagyu beef

With this agreement, the company has changed the argument for cell cultured meat from one about sustainability to one about possibility.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2018

Kellogg expanding Cheez-It, Pringles and Rice Krispies with new snack offerings

The cereal and snacks maker is the latest company to use established brands as a platform to launch new products, joining M&Ms, Lay's, Oreos, Twinkies and Cheerios.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 10, 2018

Smithfield invests $45M in South Dakota facility amid growing pork demand

A rise in the global population, surging protein consumption and expanding middle classes are creating additional interest in meat, prompting more companies to invest millions in new production.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2018

Column

Leftovers: Baileys makes baking more indulgent; cannabis meets protein snacks

A new ingredient combines the taste and smell of the popular liqueur with chocolate chips, and a new treat makes it harder to fumble gift-giving.

By Food Dive staff

Why manufacturers need to be careful about allergens

Ingredients that aren't declared are the leading cause of recalls, but more alternatives are coming to the market.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 06, 2018

InnovoPro gets $4.25M to launch chickpea protein products

The food technology company plans to use the funding to scale up production, support sales and expand into new global markets.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 06, 2018

Canned tuna sales suffer amid waves of changing tastes

During the last 30 years, consumption has declined 42% — and the industry blames young consumers turning away from more processed food.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 06, 2018

Boston-based food lab to reopen Pilotworks

Chew, a food lab company, will reopen the incubator space Pilotworks as The Nursery, a similar shared kitchen business with a food technology focus.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 06, 2018