Manufacturing: Page 94
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Consumers are confused about 'organic' and 'non-GMO' labels
Some people mistakenly consider the two terms synonymous, and things get even more confusing when trying to decipher labels on packaged versus fresh foods.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Constellation Brands hops into marijuana beverage market with $191M deal
The beer, wine and spirits giant, known for its Corona and Modelo Especial brands, has taken a 9.9% minority stake in Canopy Growth to develop weed-infused, non-alcoholic drinks.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Utz buys Inventure Foods for $165M
The two snack companies have plenty of potential synergies ahead and their customer relationships and distribution strengths can complement all brands.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Boston Beer's sales and shipments continue to drop
Net income was up, but the general softening in the craft beer and cider markets — and the company CEO's retirement next year — may bring future problems for the brewer.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Unilever tops list of environmentally responsible companies
The food maker aced every factor on the Carbon Disclosure Project's survey of practices, besting 12 other industry companies that also made the “environmental A-list.”
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Study: Most of Philadelphia's soda tax passed on to consumers
A Cornell University researcher compared prices in the city's border-straddling airport before the tax went into effect and afterward.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Microalgae: A tiny ingredient packing a macro punch for food makers
The organism, which is expected to post sales of $44.7 billion for all uses by 2023, has ascorbic acid, protein and omega-3 fatty acids — giving it nutritional benefits sought after by consumers looking to eat healthier.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Pinnacle Foods sales and profits slip but company reaffirms outlook
The food manufacturer said its operations were affected by the exit of several Aunt Jemima frozen breakfast products, the exit of some U.K. businesses and recent U.S. hurricanes.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Mondelez nabs Coke exec as its new North American president
The latest shakeup at an executive level comes as the food giant sees its CEO depart.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 26, 2017 -
AB InBev earnings hit by sluggish sales of Bud Light and Budweiser
The beer giant said the U.S. remained a challenge, with recent hurricanes reducing volumes and share in its biggest market, which declined 0.8% during the most recent quarter.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings buoyed by noncarbonated drinks
While net sales for the beverage company increased 4%, soda volumes fell and natural disasters and early debt payments brought profits down.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Nestlé leaving GMA at the end of the year
The Swiss giant is the second large food company this year — following Campbell Soup — to give up its Grocery Manufacturers of America membership.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Mars Wrigley seeks sales jolt with caffeine gum relaunch
First introduced in 2013 but pulled due to pending FDA studies, the product is touted as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee and energy drinks.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Survey: More than half of global consumers check the label for sugar
Consumers also are actively avoiding artificial sweeteners and instead looking for products advertising that nothing has been added.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Study: Frozen food heats up with increasing interest from millennials
A new study from Acosta finds that 26% of consumers are shopping the frozen foods department more often than they did a year ago, and millennial parents are leading the charge.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Amber wine generates buzz among sophisticated drinkers
The centuries-old varietal, which is made by fermenting white grapes with their skin on, retails for as much as $200 a bottle.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Don't wait for perfect: Advice on small food business from the women of FreshDirect
At an event in Washington, D.C., the online grocer and founders of four small brands discussed consumer demand for authenticity, the challenge of scaling up and the importance of female community in the industry.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
9 out of 10 consumers eat cereal for breakfast, but just under half like it as a snack
According to Mintel's new study, it appears the younger the consumer, the less inclined he or she is to sit down to a bowl in the morning.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Lawsuits say 'diet' soda claim is misleading
Class action cases filed against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple say the term implies the soft drinks will help consumers lose weight when they actually do the opposite.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Pringles brings pop-up 'Stack Shack' to NYC
The snack brand's out-of-home effort, hosted by TV personality Adam Richman, encourages visitors to play with their food.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Ferrero Group will acquire Ferrara Candy
The maker of Nutella, Kinder and Tic Tac has agreed to buy the owner of RedHots, Trolli and Brach's from private equity company L Catterton.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
New technology claims to make processed food taste better
Givaudan gives the item a burst of what tastes like recently squeezed lime juice or just-cut parsley, making the product seem like it was made moments earlier.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about food labeling
Information on packaging is being closely watched by consumers interested in what's in their favorite foods. With millions in sales on the line, CPG companies have a lot to gain or lose based on what's included.
By Food Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Report: FDA's Gottlieb indicates 'healthy' may be defined on a case-by-case basis
The agency’s commissioner told The Wall Street Journal, “In order to allow innovation around things that produce public-health benefits, we need to allow people to make claims around those public-health attributes."
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Look out, Little Debbie: thinkThin introduces protein cake snacks
The nutrition bar brand is rolling out indulgent, protein-filled products that look like lunchbox treats to combat consumer "bar fatigue."
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017
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