Study: Kid-targeted food gets into health trends

As the millennial parent demographic expands, manufacturers are doing whatever it takes to meet their demands and stand out on increasingly crowded shelves. 

By Alicia Kelso • March 28, 2018

Taco Bell's new rollout adds flavor to the retail chip aisle

The partnership between quick-service restaurant products and retail has grown increasingly popular, with Arby's and Bob Evans among the companies infiltrating the grocery store aisle.

By Alicia Kelso • March 23, 2018

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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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US trade reps: No new junk food warnings in NAFTA

Canada and Mexico are pushing the idea in negotiations following Chile's imposition of warning labels on fatty, salty and sugary products two years ago, The New York Times reports.

By Cathy Siegner • March 22, 2018

Plastic particles in bottled water — ubiquitous or dangerous?

Coca-Cola, Nestle and other bottled-water manufacturers said the levels found by Orb Media are inconsequential and that their products are safe.  

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018

Organic trade group head: 'We've got a learning curve' with the Trump administration

Laura Batcha, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, told Food Dive the industry is growing but faces a few challenges, including fraud, limited acreage for some crops and the need to educate consumers about the specialty food.

By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2018

Michelob Ultra introduces 7-oz. bottles to attract more weeknight consumption

The brand's owner, AB InBev, hopes to entice casual, health-conscious beer drinkers to consume the product without disrupting their fitness routines or leaving them hungover at work.

By Alicia Kelso • March 16, 2018

Clean label study warns brands to rethink strategies

Solutions for Retail Brands and the Food Marketing Institute found there is room for companies to better promote the benefits of these products, while at the same time avoiding the impression that non-clean-label items are bad.

By Erika Kincaid • March 13, 2018

Hitting refresh: Grocers update their store brands to stay top-of-mind with shoppers

As competition grows, retailers are looking at the ingredients found in many of their private label products while moving into new categories within the space.

By Pamela DeLoatch • March 12, 2018

Kellogg, PepsiCo's Frito Lay sued over 'naturally flavored' claims

A California couple says the packaging on Pringles and Lay's Salt and Vinegar chips leads consumers to believe they are buying a product that's free from artificial flavors.

By Alicia Kelso • March 12, 2018

Getting ahead on changes to the nutrition facts panel

While the deadline for the new Nutrition Facts panel is delayed, many large food manufacturers have already adopted the new rules and implemented the new label on their products. 

March 8, 2018

RXBAR spreads its presence into the nut butter category

The new item is the company's first product expansion since the clean-label protein bar maker was acquired by Kellogg last fall for $600 million.

By Alicia Kelso • March 8, 2018

Unilever enters the organic snack space with mission-based brand

The new product, called "Growing Roots," will donate half of its profits to develop and sustain urban farms.

By Erika Kincaid • March 7, 2018

How manufacturers can develop packaging for the health-conscious consumer

Benjamin Purchard, global packaging insights director at Mintel, says packaging needs to offer portability while clearly and conveniently displaying nutritional benefits.

By Alicia Kelso • March 6, 2018

London supermarket tests BYO Tupperware concept

In an effort to cut down on packaging waste and promote a more relaxed environment, grocers are letting customer bring their own containers to stock up on bulk items.

By Erika Kincaid • March 6, 2018

FDA updates Nutrition Facts label changes, issues more guidance for industry

Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced draft and final guidance documents outlining how to meet the label requirements. He didn't address the compliance deadline.

By Cathy Siegner • March 5, 2018

Food and beverage industries warn of higher costs, job cuts from Trump tariffs

While companies such as Campbell Soup said the import taxes will result in higher prices, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC on Friday they are "no big deal."

By Erika Kincaid • March 5, 2018

Oatmeal makers wake up to consumer demand for breakfast convenience

Quaker Oats and Bob's Red Mill are among the manufacturers of the popular morning food, already known for its healthy benefits, that have introduced portable on-the-go cups.

By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2018

Johnnie Walker debuts female logo to make scotch less 'intimidating' for women

This change could appeal to many consumers who are increasingly interested in mission-based brands. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 28, 2018

Hormel Foods CEO: 'We haven't stopped looking' for acquisitions

Jim Snee, whose firm spent $1.4 billion on three deals in 2017, said the company's M&A targets include businesses that are global, multi-cultural, on-the-go and focused on health.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 28, 2018

As CPGs struggle, McCormick CEO calls flavor demand a 'tailwind' for company

McCormick's sales are projected to increase 12% to 14% during its current fiscal year — an enviable growth rate in the food and beverage space. 

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2018

Study: One-third of young adults frequently check Nutrition Facts panel

Retailers and food manufacturers could address concerns about how difficult it is to read the label, particularly after total sugars and dietary fiber are added in 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2018

Brewers turn to traditional, unfiltered beer to capture new growth

In a funny twist, the relatively old-school style of unfiltered German beer could be the way for independent brewers to stand out and win back customers. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018

Report: Private label sales grew 10% last year at mass retailers

Sales in the channel reached $305 billion last year, and are threatening to overtake supermarket sales, Nielsen research found.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 22, 2018

Survey: Consumers seek health benefits from gluten-free products

DuPont Nutrition & Health asked consumers from France, Italy, Spain and the U.K. about their preferences in gluten-free products, and bakery items headed the list.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 2018

Researchers tattoo data into food's outer layer

New technology out of Rice University uses a laser to transform a food's skin into graphene, allowing manufacturers to create a label out of the product.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 21, 2018