Manufacturing: Page 95
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Danone's earnings, brands and innovation see a boost from WhiteWave acquisition
The $12.5 billion deal not only doubled the French yogurt giant's North American business, but also added some very popular plant-based products to its portfolio.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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Could savory yogurt bring growth to a struggling category?
Some analysts contend that with better marketing and craveable recipes, vegetable-based products could pose a lucrative opportunity.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label
"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The origins and evolution of Nutrition Facts labeling
Widely recognized today, the information panel was developed in 1990, but the roots of mandatory labeling date back more than a century.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does SmartLabel have the smarts to inform the modern consumer?
As food shoppers demand more information, the industry-sponsored initiative could be a meaningful way to tell them about the ingredients and nutrition levels in their favorite products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Jury awards $2M in damages to Bimbo Bakeries in trade secret lawsuit
A federal court found US Bakery profited from false advertising of one of its bread brands and misappropriated trade secrets from one of the larger company's products.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Pinnacle secretly recalls Birds Eye frozen peas
Pulling almost 25,000 cases of product from retailers nationwide due to potential listeria contamination — and the discreet way in which it was handled — may end up causing the food giant reputational and financial damage.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Ding Dong the CEO is gone: Hostess Brands head to retire by March
Bill Toler has been credited with shepherding the iconic brand from liquidation to a public company and expanding its snack offerings at the same time consumers flock to healthy foods.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Hippeas quickens expansion plans with $10M in venture funding
The organic chickpea snack brand, which was launched in July 2016, plans to use the additional capital to help triple revenue in the coming year.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017 -
New ingredients could reduce added sugars, but keep products sweet
Ingredion's Versasweet syrups and Kerry's TasteSweet natural flavor solution could help manufacturers reformulate their products to align with consumers' better-for-you desires.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tyson Foods CEO targets smaller deals for growth after $4.2B AdvancePierre buy
In an exclusive interview with Food Dive, Tom Hayes said his company’s stock isn't being valued by Wall Street using the same higher financial metrics applied to other big-branded food operators — leaving its shares undervalued.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 12, 2017 -
How PepsiCo is reshaping its e-commerce business
Earlier this week, CEO Indra Nooyi shared comments about the innovation required by food manufacturers in order to create excitement online and drive impulse purchases in “new ways.”
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Coffee fruit makes use of waste and boosts antioxidants
CoffeeFruit Pure's nutrient-rich ingredient is sourced from pulp discarded during the traditional production process and can be used in both food and beverages.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Digital influencers and outreach can spread brands' nutritional message
Food companies need to convey a sense of shared values in order to win consumers' trust, according to Linda Eatherton of Ketchum.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
HPP certification logo introduced by Cold Pressure Council
The symbol will be available to member manufacturers that use the food preservation method and have third-party safety verification.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Food industry finds it's not allergic to allergy-free products
The number of consumers who have an intolerance for things such as peanuts, gluten or dairy is skyrocketing, which has resulted in more new items and expanded shelf space.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Investing in Big Food's future: How VC arms drive success for small and large brands
Several large food and beverage manufacturers use their funds and knowledge to aid newcomers — and help themselves align with current consumer trends.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Slim Jim goes upscale with 100% grass-fed beef
The classic meat snack is upgrading its ingredients and innovating recipes with trendy flavors for the launch of its Premium Smoked Sticks line.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Will consumers bite into a burger made from methane?
Two biotechnology startups have discovered a way to produce beef-like products from landfill-emitted gases, which are currently being used as animal feed.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Pet owners lap up superfoods for Fido
Sales of premium animal food have more than doubled since 2001 and the trend shows no signs of rolling over.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Report: Coca-Cola creates the most buzz among non-alcoholic beverage brands
The latest research from Engagement Labs ranks brands based on consumer conversations happening online through social media and offline via word-of-mouth discussions.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Beyond Meat plans to enter UK retail markets in 2018
The plant-based protein maker's move to Europe follows its recent expansion into Hong Kong, its only current overseas market.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Will another vegetable be able to dethrone King Kale?
Other types of produce also have benefited from consumer interest in all things fresh, novel and healthy — and marketers are responding.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2017 -
H-E-B becomes first grocer to sell plant-based Soylent Drink
Following a test in 7-Eleven stores this summer, the meal replacement brand sees the Texas-based supermarket as the next step in its retail expansion plan.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 7, 2017 -
Hain Celestial hires digital engagement and e-commerce head
As the natural food products company is pressured by activist investors at Engaged Capital to make changes, this veteran from Coca-Cola could reinvigorate online growth.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 6, 2017
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