Manufacturing: Page 2

Campbell Soup will divest Fresh division and international brands to focus on soups and snacking

The CPG giant announced disappointing earnings with its plan to reset targets on greater growth. "Simply put, we lost focus," Interim President and CEO Keith McLoughlin said.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 30, 2018

Brown-Forman tops earnings expectations, but cuts outlook as tariffs loom

The Jack Daniels parent saw sales jump 6% to $766 million, but soon-to-be CEO Lawson Whiting said there is "significant uncertainty" around the impact of duties. 

By Emma Liem • Aug. 29, 2018

Will MillerCoors' second try at a millennial-targeted beverage be successful?

The brewer announced its flavored low-calorie Cape Line beverages soon after discontinuing its unsuccessful Two Hats line.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 29, 2018

How will new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines impact CPG sales?

In a policy statement, the group said that the FDA's requirements for its GRAS designation aren't sufficient enough to ensure food additives are safe.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 28, 2018

US sales slump continues, but Hain Celestial remains upbeat

The company's exiting CEO seems eager to focus on 2019 and the revenue growth and margin expansion expected in the next year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 28, 2018

Ahold Delhaize launches new line to boost fruit sales

The company's Junk Fruit products offer peeled or cut-up produce to make it easier to snack on healthier foods on the go. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 27, 2018

Opinion

Sustainable solutions for the world's growing protein demands

Almost a third of the calories people eat comes from meat, but population growth and sustainability concerns could strain the supply.

By Rainer Schindler

UK's FSA survey: Consumers are more concerned about sugar in food than prices

As manufacturers try to formulate without the sweetener, the question is whether other options can actually deliver the taste consumers crave.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 23, 2018

Survey: One-third of US consumers favor a tax on plastic food packaging

While many companies care about environmental and financial costs, they're undoubtedly aware that consumers will patronize businesses that take action.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 23, 2018

Oprah lends star power to Kraft Heinz's cauliflower crust frozen pizza

The pies in the O, That's Good! line come in four varieties, including pepperoni and fire-roasted vegetable, without dyes and artificial chemicals.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 23, 2018

It's not easy being cheesy: Cheetos takes aim at upstart competitor for targeting its mascot

Peatos, a better-for-you orange snack brand made from peas and lentils, antagonized the soda giant with its slogan of "tigers live longer than cheetahs." 

By Emma Liem • Aug. 22, 2018

How Big Food can serve the 85% of consumers who don't know what's for dinner tonight

Acosta found millennials spend 40% of their eating budgets on items prepared outside the home, which could be bad news for companies that don't adapt. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 22, 2018

How will the Trump administration's immigration crackdown impact the food industry?

A Tennessee meatpacking plant owner pleaded guilty to hiring undocumented immigrants, putting the food and farming industry's workforce issues in the spotlight.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 21, 2018

Smucker sales roll over into the black after Nutrish acquisition

The purchase of Ainsworth Pet Nutrition was the reason the Ohio CPG posted sales increases in the most recent quarter.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 21, 2018

Consumer Reports finds high levels of heavy metals in some baby foods

Testing found products containing rice or sweet potatoes were more likely to have elevated amounts, including items from Beech-Nut and Gerber. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 21, 2018

Hydrox accuses Oreo of hiding its cookies in stores

In a complaint filed with the FTC, the 110-year-old sandwich cookie maker says Mondelez leverages direct-to-store distribution to sabotage its product's shelf placement.

By Emma Liem • Aug. 20, 2018

Tyson to buy McDonald's chicken nugget supplier for $2.16B

Keystone Foods, a subsidiary of Marfrig Global Foods, is a major supplier of beef, chicken and fish products to the fast food giant.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 20, 2018

Hormel sells its Nebraska processing plant to hog farmer cooperative

The price of the deal hasn't been disclosed, but reflects how Big Food manufacturers are being pushed to seek nontraditional opportunities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 17, 2018

Massachusetts governor vetoes raw milk distribution, seeks stricter regulation

The proposal would have expanded availability of the unpasteurized product through agriculture groups and at certain farm stands.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Better than Half Baked: Ben & Jerry's new CEO promises to boost activism

Unilever veteran Matthew McCarthy told The Wall Street Journal businesses must step up in a climate in which the public no longer trusts institutions.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 17, 2018

Is it finally cauliflower's time to shine?

The vegetable has become a lower-calorie, lower-carb and gluten-free substitute for ingredients in food such as pizza crust, pretzels and crackers.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 16, 2018

Rye bread may take a slice of the black-colored food market

The naturally dark color of the baked good could be an asset as consumer fascination with dark-hued food grows, according to Mintel.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 16, 2018

Constellation blazes trail in marijuana, investing $3.9B more in Canopy Growth

The maker of Corona and Modelo beer is increasing its ownership in the Canadian cannabis firm to 38%, a move that could keep it at the forefront of this budding industry. 

By Emma Liem • Aug. 15, 2018