How Kerry helps companies transition their food and beverage products to clean label

The company's director of marketing insights told Food Dive about the challenges the shift has caused, where it is heading and the most common ingredients being targeted by its customers.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2019

Clean label movement faces consumer confusion and regulatory hurdles

Roger Clemens, the former president of the Institute of Food Technologists, talked to Food Dive about the challenges and future for the ambiguous term.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2019

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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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Supreme Court to consider if SNAP sales data should be public

The appeal by the Food Marketing Institute follows a circuit court ruling last year that the data should be made available under the Freedom of Information Act.  

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2019

Kraft debuts natural cheese without artificial growth hormone rbST

The company said it listened to its customers and wants to position its products to align with consumer trends, giving them an advantage in a market crowded with dairy products.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019

Plant-based steak: Will it be what's for dinner?

Impossible Foods CEO Patrick Brown said R&D at the California-based company has been "going at a blazing speed since Day One," with whole cuts of beef being its next big launch.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 14, 2019

Tapped out? Brewpubs, taprooms inundate beer scene as brewers aim to stand out

With more than 6,000 craft beers in the U.S., makers of the popular alcoholic drink are focusing on creating an immersive experience through food, entertainment and, of course, tasty and cleverly named beverages.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2019

Bankruptcy court grants $11.25M to soy nut butter E. coli victims

Remaining insurance payments were released this week to those harmed by the 2017 outbreak linked to I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2019

Americans would rather exercise than eat healthy

Consumers looking to drop weight in the new year recognize the importance of a healthy diet, but are unlikely to change what they eat, a Mintel study found.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 11, 2019

Mondelez in $100M court battle with insurer over cyberattack-related damages

This case has the potential to set precedent for future disputes with victims of computer security breaches and their insurance providers.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2019

Leftovers: Caulipower wraps into the next veggie trend; Doritos catch fire

The brand that brought the vegetable to grocery pizza crusts has found another canvas on which to build a healthy meal, and a new cookie helps unicorns earn their stripes.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 11, 2019

Pilgrim's Pride alters chicken welfare claims following FTC complaint

The Humane Society claimed the company relegates most of its chickens to filthy, dark barns, and said some are scalded alive during slaughter.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2019

How Kraft Heinz's CIO avoids getting lost in the shuffle of innovation

Francesco Tinto posed the question, "Are we really changing the way we're operating, or just operating the same way and we just changed the technology?" 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2019

Egg replacement from plants cracks into new markets with distribution deal

Renmatix said Simple Cellulose, which will be sold by The Ingredient House, can save bakeries 25% to 50% annually on their costs for the popular ingredient.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019

Constellation Brands slashes its outlook, sending stocks tumbling

Net sales for wine and spirits are expected to tick down this year, and additional interest expenses for financing the Canopy Growth investment also made an impact.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 9, 2019

Impossible Burger becomes gluten-free in new reformulation

The first major revamp of the company's signature product makes it more adaptable to replace ground beef in any recipe, less salty and more clean-label.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2019

Non-Dairy Chobani aims to upend the plant-based segment

The New York company, best known for its Greek yogurt variety, was careful not to use traditional dairy terminology to describe its new product.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2019

Chew on this: Gum sales top $4B in 2018

The confection accounted for 11% of candy purchases overall, with low-calorie and sugar-free versions making up 85%.

By Nina Sparling • Jan. 8, 2019

6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019

Concepts that started rocking the business in 2018 will continue, making this year sure to be full of big deals, new functional ingredients and items that are sustainable on many levels.

By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2019

Global milk production soured by trade wars and plummeting prices, report says

2018 is on track for the worst year-on-year growth in domestic production since 2013, according to Rabobank.

By Nina Sparling • Jan. 4, 2019

Leftovers: Yoplait sweetens New Year's resolutions; CBD goes coconuts

New yogurt flavors mimic less-than-healthy (but delicious) breakfast choices, and Hershey launches new Kisses full of love and lava.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 4, 2019

Carl's Jr. gives plant-based Beyond Burger the star treatment

The chain is now selling the meat-free Beyond Famous Star burger for $6.29 a piece at more than 1,000 locations, following White Castle's Impossible slider expansion.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

Boxed scores 3-month exclusive on new Smartwater line

Following reports that Amazon was pulling back on low-margin products, the online bulk retailer will test Smartwater alkaline and antioxidant waters before the brand expands to other retailers in April.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 3, 2019

Danone introduces Oat Yeah as the grain becomes the next big milk alternative

Oat milk had 32.5% growth in the previous year,and manufacturers including PepsiCo, Elmhurst, Thrive Market, Pacific Foods and Happy Planet are getting into the space.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Nestlé will launch plant-based Incredible Burger this spring

The item — part of the Garden Gourmet line and made from soy and wheat protein — will bolster the manufacturer's position in the growing segment.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

How food companies are getting consumers to pay more

Several already signaled planned increases to cover ingredient and shipping costs, and more expensive items helped boost grocery prices by 2% last year — though sales were flat by volume.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019