Wine and cider boosted global alcohol consumption last year

Market research from IWSR showed the U.S. was one of the leading growth markets for still wine while regional beer sales continued to decline. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 14, 2018

Chef'd meal kits now sold in Walgreens and Duane Reade

The meal kit company is expanding into the drug store space starting with 30 stores in New York City. 

By Krishna Thakker • June 14, 2018

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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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Specialty foods sales surge to record $140.3B in 2017

A trade group representing the industry said the category is growing much faster than food retail overall, rising 12.9% between 2015 and 2017 compared to 1.4%. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 13, 2018

CPG in trouble: Can solutions be found in corporate venturing and startups?

To take maximum advantage of corporate venturing, CPG companies need to adopt some startup know-how, according to Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller of A.T. Kearney.

By Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller • June 13, 2018

Mars Wrigley taps marketing vet as new global president

The confectionery giant named current CMO Andrew Clarke to the role, which he will take over in September from the retiring Martin Radvan.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2018

GMA and FMI kick off SmartLabel consumer campaign

With information available on about 28,000 grocery store products and seven in 10 shoppers wanting more information on products, the industry groups will start showing how their transparency initiative works. 

By Megan Poinski • June 12, 2018

Hispanic shoppers gravitate towards whole health claims, study finds

According to IRI, nearly half of the most popular products with this demographic highlight natural, organic and holistic attributes — all of which are increasingly popular with consumers overall.

By Patti Zarling • June 12, 2018

New Sabra CEO dips into the potential of 'feel-good food'

Coffee veteran Tomer Harpaz plans to help drive sales of the company's on-trend hummus and dips by expanding opportunities for enjoyment.

By Megan Poinski • June 11, 2018

New nut-based milk alternatives flood the category, souring soy and rice-based product sales

Plant-based beverage staples such as almond milk continue to make gains in the $1.61 billion category as well.

By Cathy Siegner • June 11, 2018

Boar's Head adds dark chocolate to its permanent hummus lineup

Following a limited-edition introduction last year, the sweet take on the chickpea spread could give the company a lucrative foothold in the snack and dessert space. 

By Cathy Siegner • June 11, 2018

Pepsi goes retro to promote upcoming 'Uncle Drew' movie

An ad depicts the brand character across different decades drinking from vintage cans that are available this summer. 

By Erica Sweeney • June 8, 2018

Plants could help ease nutrient deficiencies in meatless diets

British researchers found common garden cress can absorb and store vitamin B12 in its leaves, which could give vegetarians and vegans a nutritional boost. 

By Cathy Siegner • June 7, 2018

Food companies struggle to adapt to quickly changing consumer tastes

Manufacturers and grocers use R&D, acquisitions and partnerships to try to keep their brands relevant.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 7, 2018

Smucker's Q4 earnings hurt by stale baking brands

The struggling Pillsbury brand, which contributed to a 2% decline in its consumer food segment, is among the products it could divest as it explores a sale of its baking portfolio.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 7, 2018

Online calculator aims to draw bakers to replacement eggs

Arla Foods is hoping to convince customers to use its whey-based egg replacements as a way to cut expenses and minimize foodborne outbreak risks.

By Cathy Siegner • June 7, 2018

PepsiCo latest Big Food partner for Chicago incubator project

The company joins a growing list of firms to partner with The Hatchery, including Kellogg and Conagra, to develop and grow innovative snack products.

By Cathy Siegner • June 7, 2018

GMA bets on Geoff Freeman as its new CEO

The former head of the American Gaming Association will take over for Pamela Bailey at the food and beverage trade group starting Aug. 1.

By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2018

Snickers escape room pinpoints which new flavor suits fans best

A campaign behind three new, limited-edition varieties also includes in-store Shazam promotions and an interactive biometrics experience with Spotify and Coffee Labs. 

By Erica Sweeney • June 5, 2018

Tyson buys organic producer Tecumseh Poultry

The maker of air-chilled Smart Chicken joins the meat producer's NatureRaise Farms and Aidells organic brands, and could give the company a competitive edge in the growing category.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 5, 2018

Where do vegetarian consumers prefer to shop? It isn't Whole Foods

An analysis shows shoppers who prefer meatless fare were most likely to visit Vons and Publix over Sprouts and the Amazon-owned grocer in early 2018.

By Patti Zarling • June 5, 2018

Necco sells to Metropoulos family entity for $17.3M

After the bankruptcy sale to Spangler Candy fell apart, the second-highest bidder — which is known for turning around Hostess and other brands — was able to snag the confectioner.

By Megan Poinski • June 4, 2018

The 5 biggest communications mistakes companies make in food recalls

Gene Grabowski, a crisis communication expert who's worked with more than 170 food recalls, shares common problems manufacturers have when products are being pulled off of shelves.

By Gene Grabowski • June 4, 2018

Food industry braces for impact from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Production costs for canned foods and beverages are likely to rise as import taxes of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum are imposed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

By Cathy Siegner • June 1, 2018

Kroger will launch tool for suppliers to reach online shoppers

The grocer's new platform offers suppliers high-visibility positioning in customer searches. It's the latest example of a retailer trying to capitalize on online trade spending. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 1, 2018

Study links excess sugar in pregnancy with cognitive delays

Other researchers assessing the correlation have yielded contradictory results, including a review of 16 interventions that found no association.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 31, 2018