10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014

What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

USDA tries (again) to promote U.S. fruit in Japan

The federal government's latest attempt to boost fruit sales to Japan is a marketing campaign called "Enjoy Fruits!"

By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2013

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Diageo to sell Whyte & Mackay over competition concerns

The U.K.'s Office of Fair Trading is concerned about the spirits giant's 40% blended whisky market share.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013

Supermarkets in 5 states reporting black widows on grapes

The creepy crawlies gave quite a few consumers a scare.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013

Uruguay sends first shipment of citrus to U.S., ending years of battle

The first shipment of Uruguayan produce to the U.S. arrived at the Port of Philadelphia.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

Chiquita must disclose details of terrorist payments, court rules

Chiquita lost the latest round in a court battle to keep details secret regarding the company's relationship with a Colombian terrorist group.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

Turkey sales and the GMO debate: The week's most read food news

Want to see the most popular reads of the last few days? They're all right here.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Coca-Cola now owns all of Zico—and its coconut water

Now may have been the right time for Coke to finish the deal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Proposal to exempt grocers from menu-labeling law gains industry backing

Legislation to limit the scope of new federal menu-label regulations wins praise from industry.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 22, 2013

Pinnacle partners with Cinnabon for cinnamon roll-flavored vodka

The 70-proof vodka is being touted as an "industry-first innovation."

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013

Smucker doesn't expect trans fat crackdown to impact business

The company's CEO says the company has been working on eliminating partially hydrogenated oils for the past few years.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013

3 reasons why the GMO debate has changed

With the defeat of a GMO label proposal at the polls in Washington State, the entire debate may have just entered a new era.  

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Avocados from Mexico plans two consumer initiatives for winter

The Mexican avocado marketing association is planning two promotional drives aimed at U.S. consumers.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Sysco subsidiary to pay $4.2 million for overbilling Defense Department

FreshPoint Inc. will settle charges it overcharged the federal government in 15 contracts for fruit and vegetables.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

12 firefighters injured in blaze at Hunts Point produce market

A dozen firefighters were injured in a blaze at New York's massive produce terminal

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

SABMiller tops expectations as sales soar in emerging markets

Sales in Africa, SABMiller's fastest-growing market, boosted revenue

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Coke to reenter Australian beer market

The drink maker's Australian arm was barred from selling beer down under after its share of a joint venture was purchased in 2011.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2013

Is Amazon planning private label grocery items?

Recent job listings suggest the Internet retail giant will offer its own brand of consumables.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2013

Diageo to take acquisitions breather, launch new bourbons in 2014

The spirits giant sees a lot of potential in its higher-priced offerings for the new year.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2013

Turkey owns Thanksgiving, but U.S. households prefer something else

In this year's poultry rankings, turkey products across the board still lagged behind their competition. Can you guess what's more popular?

By Gabriel Salkin • Nov. 20, 2013

Heinz to invest $28M in Ohio frozen food facility

The expansion is expected to add 249 manufacturing jobs.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 19, 2013

Tyson reports 41% surge in profit in Q4

Tyson said rising demand for beef and chicken pushed revenue higher.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013

Tesco defends use of food delivery trucks for garbage disposal

The move is reportedly a cost-saving measure.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2013

Newest player in global fruit business is an IT company

The parent of computer-maker Lenovo has suddenly become a major importer/exporter of fruits in the Asia/Pacific region.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 18, 2013

Turkey availability and bottle designs: The week's most read food news

Get up to speed on the our biggest stories from the past few days. We've gathered them all in one place.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2013