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Food industry finds it's not allergic to allergy-free products
The number of consumers who have an intolerance for things such as peanuts, gluten or dairy is skyrocketing, which has resulted in more new items and expanded shelf space.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Slim Jim goes upscale with 100% grass-fed beef
The classic meat snack is upgrading its ingredients and innovating recipes with trendy flavors for the launch of its Premium Smoked Sticks line.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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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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Pet owners lap up superfoods for Fido
Sales of premium animal food have more than doubled since 2001 and the trend shows no signs of rolling over.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From startup to bought up: What 4 food brands learned from being acquired
From Hormel's purchase of Justin's to PepsiCo's acquisition of KeVita, large food and beverage makers are targeting upstart brands with fresh, organic and natural products.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Federal legislation proposed to crack down on fake organics
Sales of genuine products surged to $43 billion in 2016, with the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 14% until 2021.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Top Ramen cleans up its recipe
The ultimate convenience food ditches MSG and artificial flavors, while making vegetarian options easier to identify.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Kellogg broadens snack reach with $600M purchase of RXBAR
The acquisition allows the cereal giant to add the popular clean-label protein brand, which is the fastest-growing nutrition bar in the U.S., to its product lineup.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 6, 2017 -
PepsiCo accelerates e-commerce push amid larger CPG slowdown
A 200-person team formed two years ago but only recently unveiled, is on pace to hit $1 billion in online sales this year.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Organic food purchases are on the rise — but could grow more with cheaper products
A Mintel study showed more than a quarter of all consumers said they felt better about themselves when buying certified pesticide-free foods.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: How Divine found heavenly success in fair trade chocolate
The candy maker, which sells its product in Whole Foods, Walgreens and Safeway, has opened doors because it's a farmer-owned organization with a premium product that simply tastes good.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Tetra Pak makes strides toward sustainability goals
With packaging firms in the eco-friendly spotlight, the company has increased its recycling efforts, created bio-based caps and started a consumer campaign on renewable materials.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Post sues General Mills over bagged cereal display units
The clash between the two breakfast titans reflects the competitive and beleaguered state of the segment.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Poll: Consumers appreciate transparency of nutrition labels
A majority of the 3,024 people who took the online survey in July said they think the government should require information on food products both at retail and in restaurants.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Ball plant falls victim to diminishing demand for food cans
Consumer preference for fresh foods and sustainable practices is causing some CPG makers to reformulate products and rethink packaging, putting pressure on some suppliers.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Tetra Pak overhauling Texas plant to address changes in packaging
Besides fulfilling demand in the U.S. and Canada for aseptic containers with screw caps, the $36 million factory expansion will allow the company to relocate some production from Mexico.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 2, 2017 -
FDA proposes 2020 compliance deadline for Nutrition Facts label
The new date for large manufacturers, which is open to public comment for 30 days, is about a year and a half later than the initial July 28, 2018 date.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Baby boomers — not millennials — are driving the clean label trend
Younger consumers may snag much of the food industry’s attention, but older generations are setting trends of their own that manufacturers should take seriously.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Unilever's Lipton brand introduces new line of wellness teas
The product, which will be available in flavors such as Stress Less and Sooth Your Tummy, takes advantage of the popularity of functional foods and beverages with consumers.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Elmhurst Milked adds peanut variety to its nut-based beverage lineup
The popular legume has been noticeably absent from plant-based drinks, but it is unclear if consumers will want a product made from a major allergen.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Sponsored by Pyure Organic
The results are in: Sugar is out
As more reports are published detailing the effects of sugar on our health, consumers’ negative attitude toward sugar is only expected to grow, forcing brands to scramble to make changes to their formulas.
Sept. 26, 2017 -
Survey: What does 'natural' mean to consumers?
Most consumers seem to know it when they see it, according to an online study of 5,175 consumers from 10 countries.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Baking bliss? Chef'd offers a wedding cake kit
While meal kits are growing in popularity, will many couples want to bake their own celebratory dessert so soon before their big day?
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 20, 2017 -
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Deliciously different non-GMO applications
With a nationwide GMO labeling bill now signed into law, food brands are tasked with reconsidering their strategy to manage and comply with the transition.
Sept. 19, 2017 -
Nielsen: Organic products are getting cheaper and more accessible
Almost nine in 10 U.S. households purchased at least one organic food item in the last year, and there are many opportunities to expand private label offerings.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why functional foods have a healthy prognosis
As consumers want their food to make them healthier, more products touting benefits appear on store shelves and analysts forecast a CAGR of 6.53% in the U.S.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 18, 2017
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