Big Food has been missing something big: Shifting consumer preferences (Part II)

In the second article in a five-part series, Specialty Foods Association President Phil Kafarakis says top executives will need to reinvent their companies to meet shopper demand for old school artisan-made products.

By Phil Kafarakis • Jan. 5, 2018

Hershey and Cargill off the menu at GMA

A total of eight companies have now left the association amid struggles over evolving consumer preferences and division among its members.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 5, 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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Finless Foods wants its lab-grown tuna to hit the market in 2019

The Bay Area startup has cut the production cost of its cell-cultured fish, initially running about $19,000 per pound, by 50% since September.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 5, 2018

Survey: Packaging, labeling determine whether a shopper buys a product

Research firm Luminer found peel-off saving coupons, attractive colors and helpful information can be enough to entice a shopper to buy an item.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 4, 2018

Analyst: Campbell could steal convenience store share from Kellogg

As the cereal company moves away from direct to retailer delivery, it could cede shelf space to the soup maker and its soon-to-be expanded snack portfolio.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2018

Cargill eyes startup mentality through new incubator

The global commodities company is part of a group looking for young firms involved in key parts of the food system, including security, safety and supply chain management.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 28, 2017

Sustainable palm oil deserves a seat at this year's holiday table

With the ingredient used in nearly half of all packaged goods sold in the supermarket, Dan Strechay with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil says more attention needs to be given toward its future.

By Dan Strechay • Dec. 22, 2017

Nestle cites 'robust' interest, plans to sell US chocolate business by March

Potential suitors for the segment include Hershey, Mars and smaller European candy makers such as Lindt/Ghirardelli/Russell Stover and Ferrero.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 22, 2017

Report: More shoppers are choosing retailers for their private labels

A study by Acosta found 53% of consumers now determine where they shop based on a store's own brands, versus 34% in 2011.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 21, 2017

Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

With companies such as Amazon Fresh delivering products like ice cream and pizza to the home, businesses are playing catch up to ensure the chilled items arrive in good condition.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 21, 2017

Whole Foods' 365 has sold $10M worth of products on Amazon

The popular brand is now the No. 2 top-selling private label line sold on the massively popular site.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 20, 2017

Dole Food in talks to sell itself to Belgium produce firm

Greenyard says it has secured the necessary financing to buy one of the largest U.S. fruit and vegetable companies, which considered an IPO earlier this year.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Tough for bakers to make dough with winter wheat shortage

Heavy spring rains have reduced the protein levels in winter wheat, squeezing profits for farmers and bakers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 20, 2017

Cereal sales are soggy, but manufacturers remain optimistic

Sales fell 2.3% this year as time-strapped consumers move to on-the-go alternatives, but snacking could prove to be a bright spot for the category.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 19, 2017

How the GOP tax overhaul could affect the food industry

Congress is expected to pass a tax reform bill this week. Here's a cheat sheet on what it means for food, grocery and other industries.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 18, 2017

Hershey to buy SkinnyPop owner Amplify for $1.6B

The deal gives the chocolate powerhouse another foothold in the fast-growing snack category, one of CEO Michelle Buck's main pursuits since taking the helm in March. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 18, 2017

GMA defections continue; Tyson, Unilever will not renew membership

Two more major industry players have announced they're leaving the trade organization at the end of the year, bringing the total number of Big Food defections to six.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 15, 2017

Vita Coco debuts new coconut milk beverage

The product, which includes cream and water from the drupe, would compete with alternative options made from soy, almonds and rice that are popular with consumers.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 15, 2017

Campbell Soup approaches Snyder's-Lance for potential acquisition

The snacking company has turned to an investment bank after being approached by the New Jersey firm and another unnamed potential buyer.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 15, 2017

Small scale study finds vegan diets reduce heart disease

Patients who ate no animal products in the NYU Langone Health trial lowered inflammation more than those who followed the American Heart Association's eating plan.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 14, 2017

Happy Family taps new CEO, teases 'breakthrough developments' in 2018

Founder Shazi Visram will be replaced by the organic baby food company's senior vice president of business development, Anne Laraway, in the new year. 

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 14, 2017

North Carolina tobacco farmers switch to stevia

PureCircle is helping grow the natural sweetener on fields as demand for the addictive plant that was smoked or chewed is dwindling.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 13, 2017

Premium product sourcing comes with high risk and reward

La Brea Bakery's Reserve line of $8 loaves of bread is a hit, but relying on a single Montana farmer for heirloom wheat poses challenges for the company.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 12, 2017

NadaMoo raises $4M to milk its growth

The maker of dairy-free frozen desserts, which launched in 2005, has expanded to about 4,000 stores as consumers look for more  plant-based items.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 12, 2017

How Big Food has cleaned up its labeling act

Manufacturers are increasingly removing artificial ingredients from their products, but how they've gone about doing it and the ways customers have reacted vary.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2017