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StarKist: Millennials love tuna by the pouch
But is the more eco-conscious generation of consumers ignoring the problems posed by shunning a recyclable can for disposable plastic containers?
By Doug Harris • March 29, 2017 -
How a price tag printer can help small retailers
Daily printed tags help stores harmonize the look and feel of its meat, seafood, cuisine and catering departments and be more efficient.
By Keith Loria • March 29, 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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Deep Dive
Size matters: Bulk foods are going mainstream in US grocery stores
Kroger, Wegmans and Hy-Vee are among the retailers stocking up on loads of seeds, rice, beans and other products.
By Jeff Wells • March 29, 2017 -
What can manufacturers learn from Campbell's stumble in fresh foods?
The company’s Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet brands have struggled with tepid sales and agricultural woes.
By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2017 -
Conagra expanding recently acquired Frontera Foods line
The new products from the food giant, better known for its Healthy Choice, Reddi-wip and Slim Jim brands, expands its presence in frozen foods.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Food Lion using discounts to attract shoppers to its private brands
The promotion, which goes through April 11, allows shoppers to save 25 cents on every private brand item purchased.
By Doug Harris • March 27, 2017 -
Adults hunger for health and convenience of meal kits
One in four U.S. adults purchased one either in the store or for delivery during the last year, according to Nielsen.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
Study: Products with label claims aren't healthier
Researchers from the University of North Carolina found low-fat products could be compensating with higher proportional quantities of sodium or sugar.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
Bakers confident industry won't be loafing around in 2017
A report from Baking Business found 85% of survey respondents had a positive outlook for the industry this year.
By Doug Harris • March 22, 2017 -
USDA steps up testing of Brazilian beef amid scandal
The European Union, South Korea and Chile have suspended imports of Brazilian meat products this week.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
Opinion
How to design sustainable product packaging and save money
Molly Brogie of Repsly advises how to turn environmental friendliness into an asset for consumers and manufacturers alike.
By Molly Brogie • March 21, 2017 -
Do triple-dipped Ding Dongs bring the promise of more profit?
Hostess is growing its presence in the grocery store by expanding its older and newly acquired brands into the in-store bakery.
By Doug Harris • March 21, 2017 -
Report: Food storage sales growing outside the box
Consumers are looking for reliable food storage to accommodate their busy, on-the-go lifestyles and keep their food fresh.
By Keith Loria • March 17, 2017 -
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Honey Nut Cheerios mascot buzzes off. Will it sweeten sales or awareness?
The cereal giant replaced the bee on the box with a white outline and started a #BringBackTheBees social media campaign.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Study: Benefits of organic crops may be overstated
Research shows the environmental benefits of the popular crop diminish once lower yields are accounted for.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Bottled water officially edges soda as America's most popular drink
Volumes of the healthy drink have increased for the last 40 years, but will single-serve plastic bottles of a beverage many can get for free stay on top for long?
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
Why automation is increasing in food processing and packaging
According to a new report from PMMI, robotics are used in many operations, and most managers predict their need will increase in the next two years.
By Doug Harris • March 14, 2017 -
Opinion
3 tips for using transparency to build brand loyalty
Consumers want to know everything about products they buy, and Doug Breuer of Response Media explains how companies can easily deliver that information.
By Doug Breuer • March 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As consumers go online, food brands crave social media exposure
Manufacturers find ways to use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to court millennials without alienating their core audience.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From messages to conversations: How food marketing has evolved
As consumer behavior and media technology have changed over time, so have the messages that brands deliver to shoppers.
By Megan Poinski • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Instacart's 'grocery nerd' talks about how to make e-commerce work
Instacart's Nilam Ganenthiran discusses how his company — and everyone in the grocery space — can use technology to drive better sales and customer satisfaction.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What actually makes food 'healthy'?
At a public hearing, the FDA listened to manufacturers, nutritionists and consumers speak about how to best replace a dated definition.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2017 -
Private label ice cream heats up the frozen food space
With retailers innovating the category through better ingredients and flavors, 66% of consumers say store-branded ice cream is just as delicious as national brands.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers
The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to fulfill the order.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Is order-to-shelf technology the future of retail distribution?
Whole Foods and Target say they’re saving space and money by moving goods straight from the loading docks to the shelves.
By Jeff Wells • March 7, 2017
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