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Fresher herbs and more convenient cakes win GMA innovation awards
The winning products addressed consumer trends like convenience, freshness and reduced food waste.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 1, 2016 -
What nobody is telling the public about a large sugar recall
Manufacturers may be able to find relief knowing that the FDA abides by corporate confidentiality laws. However, the main problem here is not facing regulators — it's facing consumers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016 -
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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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Why Nestle opened a digital command center for water brands
Manufacturers are realizing the benefit in being more closely involved with online and offline marketing initiatives — and in some cases, they are realizing the profits.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016 -
Green Giant makes B&G Foods' sales and profits jolly
The vegetable brand has also awakened sales and profits for the company as a whole, which otherwise would have seen sales declines without its acquisitive growth.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016 -
Pinnacle reports soaring revenue as Boulder Brands, Birds Eye Frozen segments grow
Boulder Brands has been the company's gateway into the better-for-you foods segment, but it could be just the start for the company's growth in this area.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016 -
Hershey reports first quarter of sales growth in a year
Excluding currency impact, the company's quarterly sales rose 4.5%, with a 4% increase in organic sales thanks to higher volumes.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016 -
Diageo grows again in the US, but overall profits tumble
The company's product innovations and shift in focus to products sold at retailers rather than to distributors are two major factors in the spirit giant's turnaround in the U.S. market.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Hershey demonstrates SmartLabel's sweet spot
Hershey has been a visible early adopter of GMA’s transparency initiative, SmartLabel, though less is known about the company’s role in its very existence.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016 -
A new soup from Campbell? Well Yes.
The brand utilizes better-for-you ingredients, but its innovation may not push the needle enough to encourage consumers to buy canned soup, a category that continues to decline.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016 -
Mondelez to expand presence in China as global revenues tumble
The company continues to carry out its growth strategy through expansion in developing markets and ramped-up e-commerce and digital efforts.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016 -
Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper Snapple earnings show different faces of soda industry
Coca-Cola reported a 5% decline in revenue, while DPS saw a 2% increase — though both companies are pursuing non-carbonated beverage expansion.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016 -
As British pound value falls, AB InBev increases SABMiller bid
Even by raising its offer by one pound per share, the new total value for the deal, worth almost $104 billion, is still below the offer's original $108 billion value in pre-Brexit exchange rates in November.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016 -
Ranking shows dairy industry in transition
Movements in currency and plant-based dairy alternatives may be to blame for the drop worldwide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016 -
The votes are in: Brands give consumers a voice in product flavor decisions
Letting consumers vote on flavors has two key benefits for manufacturers: increased consumer engagement and streamlining product development.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016 -
General Mills expands flour recall after illness reports continue
It's unclear whether this is isolated to General Mills' brands or if it impacts the entire flour industry, the news release said.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016 -
Hostess's success shows factory workers' vulnerabilty
From automation to increased imports, food and beverage manufacturing employees may find their jobs at risk.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016 -
Deep Dive
A Balancing Act: Why experts say food and beverage M&A is not in a downturn
In Q1 2016, deal values were down a whopping 93.9% year over year at only $4.1 billion, the lowest value for this sector since Q1 2009, according to a Mergermarket report.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 25, 2016 -
A secret of Hormel's success: Staying true to its origin
As the multi-billion dollar company prepares to mark its 125th anniversary, its close ties to the small Minnesota town where it started are honored.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 25, 2016 -
Kellogg could realign priorities as competitors shift focus
Even if the company pivots toward a more rigorous cost-cutting approach, recent moves suggest that top-line growth is still critical.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 25, 2016 -
Hershey Trust's settlement with PA attorney general makes future questionable
Per the terms of the agreement, three of the trust's board members will resign by the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 25, 2016 -
A decade later, 200 salmonella outbreak victims may see restitution
The people claim to have been sickened in ConAgra's Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter brand contamination in the 2006-2007.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016 -
Credit Suisse: Mondelez bid created 'new sense of urgency' at Hershey
While company management is under "sufficient pressure," it has several options besides an outright sale, analyst Robert Moskow wrote in a report this week.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016 -
Campbell's new initiatives reflect commitment to 'real food'
Specific announcements revolved around ingredients changes, product innovations, focused investments and growth in developing and digital markets.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016 -
General Mills to restructure plants globally as growth strategy takes shape
More than 1,400 jobs are impacted as the company moves to sell or close five plants worldwide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2016 -
Courtesy of General Mills
Reformulated Trix: Still for kids, but missing blue and green
Colors "make breakfast fun for kids," but finding natural sources for colors often means balancing the "off flavors" that can come with them, said General Mills Technology Director Erika Smith.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2016
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