Manufacturing: Page 96
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Manufacturers provide ways to drink more fiber
Many companies are turning to drinks like juice and cold brew coffee to find new ways to meet consumer demand for more of the nutrient.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Food manufacturers are sweet on stevia
A growing roster of companies are reformulating products and launching new ones using the plant-based alternative because of its high-intensity sweetness and easy sourcing.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Constellation Brands earnings soar as beer demand keeps the party going
The alcohol company said sales in the popular segment, which includes Corona and Modelo Especial, offset shipping volume and net sales declines in its wine and spirits offerings.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 5, 2017 -
PepsiCo accelerates e-commerce push amid larger CPG slowdown
A 200-person team formed two years ago but only recently unveiled, is on pace to hit $1 billion in online sales this year.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 5, 2017 -
USDA
New law passed in San Francisco would require grocers to report on animal antibiotic use
The ordinance, which now goes to Mayor Ed Lee for final action, is the first of its kind to pass in the U.S. — but could create a ripple effect through the entire food supply chain.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017 -
PUR Popcorn explodes into the snack aisle next year
But will consumers want to buy their salty snacks from the same company that makes mints and gum?
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Triumph Foods expands Missouri plant, automating it with robotic technology
These facilities can improve operational efficiency by increasing shipping speed and reducing manual handling of finished products, but could also cost the food industry jobs.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017 -
DuPont introduces plant-based nuggets containing 90% protein
The product, which is made from soy, could be used as an ingredient for items such as breakfast bars and yogurt toppings.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017 -
General Mills patents way to extend shelf life of ready-made dough
The method of deactivating some enzymes in white flour could add an extra 30 days to many of the company's products including its Pillsbury crescent rolls or biscuits.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Is kelp jerky a snack food gone too far?
Beyond the Shoreline is launching the product in January 2018 with the hopes that it will become as popular as seaweed varieties already on the market.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: How Divine found heavenly success in fair trade chocolate
The candy maker, which sells its product in Whole Foods, Walgreens and Safeway, has opened doors because it's a farmer-owned organization with a premium product that simply tastes good.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Tetra Pak makes strides toward sustainability goals
With packaging firms in the eco-friendly spotlight, the company has increased its recycling efforts, created bio-based caps and started a consumer campaign on renewable materials.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Leadership of the Smarties Candy Company passes to the third generation
Edward Dee launched the iconic New Jersey-based family candy operation in 1949. His three granddaughters are now taking the helm.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Post sues General Mills over bagged cereal display units
The clash between the two breakfast titans reflects the competitive and beleaguered state of the segment.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Conagra CEO says food maker looking at more acquisitions
Fresh off its purchase of Angie’s Boomchickapop, the company is eyeing further deals to "modernize, innovate, and renovate" its product portfolio.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Can fizzy milk make dairy popular again?
Arla is starting a U.K. trial of a carbonated fruity beverage it hopes will catch on with consumers, despite past rejection of similar products.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Halo Top adds 7 vegan-friendly varieties
The new ice cream star is answering consumers' requests for a dairy-free dessert that's also low-calorie.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Ball plant falls victim to diminishing demand for food cans
Consumer preference for fresh foods and sustainable practices is causing some CPG makers to reformulate products and rethink packaging, putting pressure on some suppliers.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 2, 2017 -
FDA proposes 2020 compliance deadline for Nutrition Facts label
The new date for large manufacturers, which is open to public comment for 30 days, is about a year and a half later than the initial July 28, 2018 date.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2017 -
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7-Eleven and General Mills partner on exclusive breakfast item
The Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle, which will be available all day, is the latest partnership between the retailer and the CPG manufacturer since 2013.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Tyson Foods to cut 450 jobs as meat processor boosts outlook
The Arkansas company increased guidance for its 2017 fiscal year, which ends Saturday, due to better than expected earnings in its beef operations.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017 -
FDA
Report: FDA hasn't been doing enough FSMA inspections
The Inspector General's key takeaway is that the agency should do more to ensure the food supply is safe by quickly moving to ensure the correction of problems found at facilities.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Baby boomers — not millennials — are driving the clean label trend
Younger consumers may snag much of the food industry’s attention, but older generations are setting trends of their own that manufacturers should take seriously.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Flowers Foods will shed 450 employees — 15% of its management — in buyouts
Buyouts are expected to cost the company $27 million in the next quarter, the chief financial officer said in a presentation in New York this week.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Long-lasting foam could hold potential for beer and ice cream
Consumers expect certain food products to have a specific texture, and getting bubbles to last longer without the need for artificial stabilizers could help manufacturers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2017
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