Egg production recovers as bird flu subsides

May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.

By Nathan Owens • June 28, 2023

Food waste solutions must not shy away from processing, IFT says

The group said technology needs to play a larger role if efforts to reduce the 1 billion tons of food lost each year are going to be successful.

By Chris Casey • June 28, 2023

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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

Danone digs in at discount channels as consumer tastes change

The retail channel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy and plant-based giant’s business in the U.S., with sales forecast to top $100 million in 2023. 

By Christopher Doering • June 28, 2023

PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk bulking up beyond the gym

Once associated with health clubs and hardcore athletes, the protein powder and shake offering is finding broader appeal among consumers as an ingredient in coffee, ice cream and baked goods.

By Christopher Doering • June 27, 2023

‘A new TreeHouse:’ Private label giant builds for success by thinking small, CEO says

Steve Oakland said the snacks and beverages manufacturer has evolved into a more focused company that can better innovate and respond to the needs of retailers such as Walmart and Amazon. 

By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2023

Cultivated meat from cows: How Omeat uses plasma to grow beef

The company, which has already raised $40 million from key investors, says it can make products at the same cost as traditional meat.

By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2023

Depleted cattle herds push beef prices to near record levels

Prices could rise even further heading into grilling season as meatpackers grapple with higher costs and compete for a dwindling supply of cattle. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2023

Eating your way to sleep? CPGs are keeping a close eye on sleep-inducing food products

Late-night meals are a way to boost sales by creating a fourth meal that follows dinner and appeals to a tired nation.

By Alexandra Frost • June 20, 2023

USDA aims to boost accuracy of antibiotic-free, ‘humane’ meat labeling

The initiative — which follows stakeholder petitions for more oversight — is an effort to strengthen standards to validate claims such as “grass-fed" and “free-range,” among others.

By Chris Casey • June 14, 2023

Chobani brings its Zero Sugar offering into drinkable yogurt

Since the dairy product line was launched in 2021, it has amassed 2.1% of the yogurt category, according to Nielsen, as consumers watch what they eat and reduce their intake of the sweetener.

By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2023

Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty

Meatpackers like Hormel and Tyson have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.

By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2023

Why Oreo and Doritos could signify a bright future for Zevia, a soda with no sugar or calories

Once associated with people eating salads, kale chips and other healthy offerings, the beverage is finding acceptance with consumers improving parts of their diets while continuing to indulge in other areas.

By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2023

From private label to branded offerings: How Flagstone is branching out with Emerald nuts acquisition

In this Q&A, CEO Harry Overly talks about the company’s first foray out of store-brand offerings, its plans for the snacking line and the outlook for future deals.

By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2023

Beverages maintain stronghold on top new products for 2022, Circana says

Alani Nu, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, Red Bull Green Edition and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer joined four other drinks to represent eight of the 10 most successful launches.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2023

TreeHouse Foods buys coffee operations from Farmer Brothers for $100M

The private label company will own a plant with processing capabilities that complement its existing single-serve pod and ready-to-drink coffee businesses.

By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2023

General Mills is bringing Häagen-Dazs to the yogurt aisle

The product, available in six flavors, is made with fresh milk and cream as well as real fruit and ingredients, such as bourbon vanilla beans sourced from Madagascar and handpicked strawberries.

By Christopher Doering • June 6, 2023

PepsiCo to close Indiana distribution center later this year

The beverage and snacking giant said the facility currently employs about 100 people. Work there is being transferred to other locations.

By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2023

How Givaudan aims to get ahead of future food trends with AI platform

With its new “futurescaping” technology for food and beverage applications, the ingredient company aims to blend artificial and human intelligence to predict upcoming shifts in consumer desire.

By Chris Casey • June 1, 2023

No yolk: Yo Egg sets its sights on a chicken-less egg industry

The company making plant-based poached eggs is working to replicate the function, taste and nutrition of the breakfast staple at a lower cost to both consumers and the environment.

By Megan Poinski • June 1, 2023

Kellogg’s CIO lays out IT roadmap for company split

The food manufacturing giant will become two separate companies by the end of 2023. That shift brings along technical challenges — and some potential upsides.

By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2023

Campbell Soup sells Emerald nuts business to Flagstone Foods for undisclosed amount

The nut-focused brand was an outlier in the CPG giant’s broader snacking business, which includes chips, popcorn, cookies, pretzels and crackers.

By Christopher Doering • May 30, 2023

Leftovers: Ice cream warms up to upcycling; Lucky Charms brings magic to color-changing marshmallows

Salt & Straw’s new frozen novelties use ingredients that would have gone to waste, and California Pizza Kitchen enters the salad dressing category.

By Food Dive staff • May 26, 2023

Beneo launches ingredient to aid in reducing sugar content, boosting fiber

Beneo-scL85, derived from beet sugar, offers a mild sweet taste, good solubility and natural credentials that can improve taste and texture. It also can assist as a bulking agent.

By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2023

Upcycled Foods Inc.’s chief innovation officer aims to unlock ‘treasure’ in spent ingredients

Lara Ramdin said her company sees a burgeoning marketplace for reused items such as leftover grain from beer making, cacao fruit syrup and coffee leaves.

By Chris Casey • May 24, 2023

AB InBev to discontinue Babe wine and Hiball energy brands

The alcohol giant told wholesalers that the decision was made to better focus the company and simplify it for growth by prioritizing its mega brands while supporting “choiceful innovations.”

By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2023