Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients

The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."

By Lillianna Byington • March 14, 2019

Why Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based

The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 13, 2019

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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More than 12,000 cases of Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella risk

Parent company Hometown Food Co. found traces of the pathogen in a 5-lb. bag in a random inspection last week.

By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019

Kraft Heinz considering sale of Breakstone's business

Talk about divestiture of the dairy brand, which CNBC said could generate as much as $400 million, comes a few weeks after the CPG giant was reportedly weighing a sale of its Maxwell House coffee line.

By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2019

SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain

Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store. 

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019

Nielsen: Shoppers are looking for 'healthy swaps'

Jackfruit burgers and cauliflower crust pizza are some of the better-for-you substitutions that consumers make, according to the market research company.

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 12, 2019

Stories from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference 2019

Food Dive spoke with executives and analysts to gain insight into how CPG companies are positioning their businesses to capture growth and weather rapidly changing consumer tastes.

By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2019

Applegate edges into plant-based sector with organic 'blend burger'

The Hormel-owned brand said its new patty, made either with turkey or 100% grass-fed beef and mushrooms, is "catering to the growing population of flexitarians."

By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019

From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019

The topics were among those prominent at the five-day conference in California that included thousands of exhibitors launching new products and panel discussions on what's next for food and beverages.

By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019

Is LaCroix losing its fizz?

The CEO of National Beverage Corporation, which makes the sparkling water brand, blamed "injustice" for its disappointing third-quarter sales.

By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019

Mondelez's SnackFutures innovation hub invests in prebiotic Uplift Food

Brigette Wolf said the snack company was drawn to the startup by its work to disrupt the industry through gut health. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 8, 2019

Leftovers: On (Mayo)cue, Kraft Heinz launches new sauces; Marathon-inspired beer goes the distance

The CPG giant does what it thinks it (Mayo)must with internal innovation, and Frito-Lay shoots Cheetos Flamin' Hot Asteroids back into the atmosphere.

By Food Dive staff • March 8, 2019

How Conagra uses M&A to stay ahead in the snacking sector

Following the successful purchase of smaller brands such as Angie's Boomchickapop and Duke’s meat snacks, a company executive said the CPG giant is looking for similar bolt-on deals.

By Lillianna Byington • March 7, 2019

RXBAR's prescription for the future: New name, new products, changes in leadership

Newly created umbrella company Insurgent Brands is debuting savory snacks this week at Expo West with the launch of RX Oats. The company's CEO is stepping down to focus on innovation.

By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019

Startup launches 'first food-based brain nutrition brand' for kids

Ingenuity Brands is debuting Brainiac Kids whole-milk yogurt containing a blend of omega-3s and choline.

By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019

Nestlé USA chief touts value in 'driving relevance' to its big-name brands

Last year, the world's largest food manufacturer posted 2.6% sales growth in the U.S., its biggest market, despite challenges in the Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's brands.

By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2019

Beyond Meat expands plant-based meat offerings with ground beef option

The company said Beyond Beef, which will be available in stores later this year, has a more neutral flavor and aroma than its popular hamburger.

By Cathy Siegner • March 6, 2019

Kraft Heinz launches second incubator class of disruptive brands

The startups receiving guidance in the CPG giant's Springboard program include makers of allergy-free snacks, cold-pressed almond juice and plant-based yogurts.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 6, 2019

Mars hopes to sow Seeds of Change through its new food-focused accelerator

The program will initially pick six U.S. and four Australian startups, with each receiving a grant of up to $50,000 and undertaking a four-month program to scale its operations.

By Cathy Siegner • March 6, 2019

Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies

Amid a rise in recalls, an official told Reuters that companies will be required to start internal investigations when consumers complain and notify the government within 24 hours. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 5, 2019

Cereal sweetens the deal, adding indulgent varieties to attract consumers

Sour Patch Kids, Hostess Honey Buns, Churros, Nutter Butters and Peeps are now appearing in breakfast bowls.

By Lillianna Byington • March 5, 2019

Budweiser teams up with Coleman Natural to launch beer-basted meat line

Following five years of volume declines of the alcoholic beverage, more partnerships and innovations are cropping up in the space to improve sales and withstand mounting competition.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 5, 2019

Farmstead partners with Kraft Heinz to expand inventory

The company is adding pantry staple classics including Jell-O and Kraft Mac & Cheese to provide one-stop online grocery shopping.

By Lauren Manning • March 5, 2019

Kellogg rolls out MorningStar Farms vegan Cheezeburger

The new burger will debut this week at Expo West and is part of the legacy plant-based line's plan to be completely animal product free by 2021.

By Cathy Siegner • March 4, 2019

Report: Ferrero and Mondelez seen as frontrunners to buy Campbell Soup's Arnott's

All official bids for the dominant player in Australia's biscuits segment — said to be worth about $3 billion — need to be received by March 20.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 4, 2019