Turkey oversupply gobbles into Hormel's Q4 earnings

The company ended the year with an 8% volume slide and an overall sales drop of 4%, thanks to more trouble with Jennie-O and Muscle Milk.  

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2017

Campbell Soup posts 'difficult' quarter as soup sales decline

The maker of V8, Goldfish crackers and Prego pasta sauces said it was impacted by a “different promotional approach” with a major customer — likely Walmart — that cut revenue.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2017

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Barilla launches venture capital fund and innovation hub

The Italian pasta company is looking for good ideas to nurture using a combination of investment capital, access to its plant and a virtual network of practical help and advice.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2017

Conagra's makeover of iconic frozen food brands is heating up sales

The food giant has found success in the once unpopular category, with Healthy Choice, Banquet and Marie Callender’s items seeing sharp growth since adding on-trend offerings.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 17, 2017

Coca-Cola CEO eyes 'bolt-on' deals as beverage maker steps up innovation

The soda maker is aggressively overhauling its current roster of products and looking outside the company for new brands as consumer preferences change and e-commerce gains traction.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2017

Pabst could lift some spirits with move from beer into bourbon

The new alcohol, which is being rolled out under the Not Your Father’s brand, is currently for sale in Wisconsin and Illinois. A nationwide rollout is planned for 2018.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 17, 2017

What's the best way to make raw flour safer for consumers?

Following two recent recalls for potential E. coli contamination, some manufacturers are looking for a cost-effective kill step to lower the pathogen risk.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Is California ripe for expansion of olive oil production?

Vincent Ricchiuti, director of operations for ENZO Olive Oil, thinks that the market's potential is largely untapped.     

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

FDA delay in defining 'dietary fiber' gives manufacturers a bellyache

Food makers worry they may not have enough time to reformulate products or revise labels because they don’t know if they can count some ingredients as the sought after nutrient.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 16, 2017

Can a strong R&D pipeline help TreeHouse Foods get back on its feet?

The private label manufacturer has had a tough time lately with declines in sales, profits and earnings per share and the sudden resignation of its president in late October.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Clean labels have trade-offs in cost and food safety, scientists say

Consumers aren't fully aware of the consequences of eliminating hard-to-pronounce food ingredients, according to two professors at Iowa State University.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Packaging company sues producers over use of product to extend produce shelf life

B&G and Alpine Fresh are among food companies named in Windham Packaging's litigation, which claims its competitors are using its breathable solution without paying for it.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 15, 2017

Carlsberg invests in technology to detect beer flavors and aromas

The European brewer is investing millions in research, partnering with Aarhus University, Technical University of Denmark and Microsoft.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 15, 2017

Extremely slow CPG growth plagues 2017 — and is likely to continue

Euromonitor researchers say sales of the products will grow just 1.2% this year, hurt by price deflation and a consumer shift toward more fresh items, foodservice and meal kits.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 15, 2017

Goya will nearly double the size of its Texas facility

"With the growing need for good nutrition, it's an opportune time for Goya to expand," company​ president Bob Unanue said in a statement.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 14, 2017

Rapid growth in organic farms could signal maturing of sector

As more operations plant the specialty crop, it should be easier for the U.S. to meet growing demand for these products, according to Mercaris.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 14, 2017

You can take it with you: Packaging makes convenience food portable

Products stand out on the shelf with containers delivering customizable eating experiences.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 13, 2017

Food made easy: 5 products designed with convenience in mind

From ZUPA NOMA's drinkable soups to Duncan Hines' cake mix in a cup, manufacturers are creating items for time-starved consumers who are snacking more and eating on the go.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 13, 2017

Easy eating: Convenience foods are vital in an on-the-go world

Manufacturers, grocery stores and meal kit providers are all willing to play the role of sous chef as today's consumers try to eat healthier in less time.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 13, 2017

At-home machine infuses mineral water

A German startup has found a way to not only filter tap water, but also use a pod to add more into it.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 13, 2017

Publix expands dairy plant to make more of its store brand milk

The regional supermarket is expanding an Atlanta dairy facility, following a growing trend among grocers looking for lower costs and greater flexibility in milk processing. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 13, 2017

Kellogg partners with trade group to teach new workers the basics of baking

As more employees approach retirement, the company is revamping its recruiting and onboarding processes for fresh hires because many don't understand things like the difference between good and bad dough.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 13, 2017

Move over, pumpkin: Maple lovers hope the sweetener's popularity sticks with consumers

Once relegated to pancakes and waffles, the all-natural ingredient now appears in everything from maple water and yogurt to cotton candy, salad dressing and even whiskey.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2017

Consumers eat more when food is a 'snack,' but will brands change their marketing?

A University of Surrey study found using the term leads to increased consumption and overeating, suggesting that companies rethink product labeling for health.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017

USDA works on plan B for agriculture in case NAFTA talks fail

Secretary Sonny Perdue says pulling out of the agreement could have “some tragic consequences” for U.S. producers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017