RXBAR spreads its presence into the nut butter category

The new item is the company's first product expansion since the clean-label protein bar maker was acquired by Kellogg last fall for $600 million.

By Alicia Kelso • March 8, 2018

Kraft Heinz hatches incubator for disruptive brands

The company's new Springboard platform is designed to help the manufacturer of Lunchables and macaroni and cheese identify and nurture products that are healthy, organic and experiential.

By Cathy Siegner • March 8, 2018

Cutting sugar in confections and bakery baffles industry

Reducing the amount of the sweetener in any food or beverage formulation is a challenge, but confectionery and bakery will be the toughest, according to a recent poll.

By Cathy Siegner • March 8, 2018

Unilever enters the organic snack space with mission-based brand

The new product, called "Growing Roots," will donate half of its profits to develop and sustain urban farms.

By Erika Kincaid • March 7, 2018

7 takeaways from CAGNY 2018

At the CAGNY conference, Food Dive spoke with several food executives and analysts to gain insight into the trends shaping the industry and what lies ahead for specific companies. 

By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • March 6, 2018

How manufacturers can develop packaging for the health-conscious consumer

Benjamin Purchard, global packaging insights director at Mintel, says packaging needs to offer portability while clearly and conveniently displaying nutritional benefits.

By Alicia Kelso • March 6, 2018

Survey: 40% of Americans would try lab-grown meat

Vegans are the largest demographic willing to sample cell-cultured protein, but nearly 30% of meat eaters also are interested in the product. 

By Alicia Kelso • March 6, 2018

Kite Hill's new CEO says with expansion, 'nothing is off the table'

Rob Leibowitz sees potential, given the company's track record and the rosy future of the plant-based food and beverage sector.

By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2018

Pinnacle Foods benefits from demand for natural and frozen products

Sales during the fourth quarter rose 2.9% to $883.5 million as the company posted strong results in its Birds Eye frozen foods and Boulder Brands divisions.

By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2018

Sea vegetables are making waves in food and beverage applications

Chefs and manufacturers are bullish on the power of kelp, seaweed and spirulina, but do ocean greens have a shot at becoming the next superfood?

By Alicia Kelso • March 1, 2018

Ingredion CEO: 'Food anywhere' trend is putting pressure on ingredients makers

Jim Zallie said on-the-go consumption habits are pushing companies like his to find ways to maintain product texture, heat and appearance throughout the eating experience.  

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 1, 2018

Johnnie Walker debuts female logo to make scotch less 'intimidating' for women

This change could appeal to many consumers who are increasingly interested in mission-based brands. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 28, 2018

Perfect Day, a maker of cow-free dairy proteins, raises $24.7M in funding

The ag-tech startup has patented its production process, which involves taking food-grade yeast and adding DNA sequences from dairy cows to create ingredients found in milk. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2018

Kraft Heinz enters breakfast space with Just Crack an Egg

The CPG giant is expanding its reach from the center of the store to appeal to consumer demand for fresh, convenient morning foods. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 27, 2018

Perfectly Free to launch refrigerated, allergen-free fruit bites

The low-sugar snacks, which are shaped like grapes and are 100% plant-based, reflect the growing power of convenience and "packaged fresh" trends. 

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 27, 2018

Study: One-third of young adults frequently check Nutrition Facts panel

Retailers and food manufacturers could address concerns about how difficult it is to read the label, particularly after total sugars and dietary fiber are added in 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

The race to replace sugar is on. Which natural sweetener will come out on top?

As consumers grow more distrustful of sugar and the Nutrition Facts panel deadline looms, manufacturers are pouring R&D into natural substitutes — and the payoff could be pretty sweet. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 26, 2018

Naked brand reaches for a piece of the snacks market

This rollout is the latest big move in the bar category following Mars' acquisition of a minority stake in Kind and Kellogg's purchase of the company that makes RXBar.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 23, 2018

General Mills to pay $8B for Blue Buffalo natural pet food maker

The acquisition, expected to close by the end of May, would make the food giant the leader in the U.S. natural pet food category.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 23, 2018

Survey: Consumers seek health benefits from gluten-free products

DuPont Nutrition & Health asked consumers from France, Italy, Spain and the U.K. about their preferences in gluten-free products, and bakery items headed the list.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 2018

Coconut oil sales are on a slippery slope

New data from SPINS shows culinary coconut oil sales fell 25.9% in 2017 in the conventional channel — a stark contrast to the category’s 38.8% growth in 2015.

By Caroline Macdonald • Feb. 22, 2018

Researchers tattoo data into food's outer layer

New technology out of Rice University uses a laser to transform a food's skin into graphene, allowing manufacturers to create a label out of the product.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 21, 2018

How the Museum of Ice Cream gives customers a taste for experiential retail

The popular locations are filled with colorful, sensory-driven installations that encourage customers to interact with both the physical space and the staff.

By Cara Salpini • Feb. 21, 2018

Unilever will fully disclose its palm oil sources

Transparency in the company's supply chain allows it to remain in the good graces of its consumers and clients. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 21, 2018

At CAGNY, Big Food execs prioritizing e-commerce for future growth

General Mills, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other major brands discussed increased online investments as consumer demand for hyper-efficiency grows.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Feb. 21, 2018