All news articles for September 2017

Trading figures for Cargill's grain division performed worse than last year

Brisk beef demand buoys Cargill’s profit

By Oscar Rousseau

Strong beef demand helped Cargill post a strong quarterly profit rise, although its grain division suffered from a fall in commodity prices.

Tyson Foods took full responsibility for the violation

Tyson fined $2 million after toxic 'mistake'

By Aidan Fortune

Tyson Poultry, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has been fined $2 million for its part in an environmental incident that led to the death of more than 100,000 fish in Missouri.

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Taste, texture, nutrition: Formulating with plant-based proteins

By Elaine Watson

Plant-based proteins are creeping into a dizzying array of foods and beverages, from dairy-free ‘milks,’ ‘cheeses’ and ‘yogurts’ to protein bars, chips, powders and meat analogs. But what are they like to work with? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with experts...

Companies must boost digital presence ahead of ecommerce grocery boom

Companies must boost digital presence ahead of ecommerce grocery boom

By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though ecommerce represents only a small fraction of grocery sales currently, manufacturers and retailers need to embrace digital now or else risk losing out given it influences more than half of all grocery sales somewhere along the path to purchase,...

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The Amazon effect: How will we shop for food in 2030?

By Elaine Watson

“Future generations may wonder why we took an iron trolley through cold aisles, dropped heavy boxes of soap powder into them, lifted them on conveyor belts, and then lifted them into the trunk of our car, every week!” says a new Bernstein report. But...

Mott's Medleys Assorted Fruit Snacks: 'A tasty treat you can feel good about'?

Mott's fruit-flavored snacks: 'A tasty treat you can feel good about?'

By Elaine Watson

Some fruit snacks are simply dried or baked fruit. Others are “essentially candy” masquerading as “nutritious and healthful” snacks, alleges a lawsuit taking issue with the way Mott’s fruit flavored snacks are marketed. But are consumers being duped,...

Millennials want to vote with their wallets, says Purpose Tea

Millennials want to vote with their wallets, says Purpose Tea founder

By Elaine Watson

Breaking into the notoriously competitive US beverage market is a daunting task, but purple tea has some distinct advantages, says Purpose Tea founder Chi Nguyen. First, it’s purple, and it’s new, so consumers are going to notice it; second, it tastes...

Conagra Brands to acquire Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP

Conagra Brands to acquire Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP

By Elaine Watson

Conagra Brands has struck a deal to acquire ready-to-eat popcorn maker Angie's Artisan Treats, the maker of Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, from private equity firm TPG Growth for an undisclosed sum.

Tyson Foods is to focus on other sites following the withdrawal of support

Tyson Kansas development plans on hold

By Aidan Fortune

Tyson Foods’ plan to build a major new poultry processing facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas has hit a snag following the withdrawal of support from the local government. 

Quorn moves into the refrigerated aisles

Quorn moves into the refrigerated aisles with its fungi-based proteins

By Elaine Watson

Meat-free brand Quorn – which has a big presence in the UK chilled food market, but has historically focused on the frozen segment in the US – has developed a new line of meat- and soy-free refrigerated sausages and chicken strips that will roll out across...

IRI insights on Gen Z shopping suggest marketers need a new approach

IRI insights on Gen Z shopping suggest marketers need a new approach

By Elizabeth Crawford

Unlike cost-conscious generations that came before, Generation Z cares more about convenience than price – a dramatic reversal that will change not only how brands and retailers catch their attention but also where and how they shop, according to new...

José Batista Sobrinho has been named president of JBS

José Batista back in JBS president role

By Aidan Fortune

The board of directors of Brazilian processor JBS has unanimously elected José Batista Sobrinho, founder of JBS, as its president. 

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