Check out who’s moving onwards and upwards as we head into the holiday season with the latest FoodNavigator-USA round-up of movers and shakers in the food industry.
The US dairy industry is making efforts to do what for years the confectionery and bakery sectors have been doing - getting into the Halloween spirit (or ghost if you prefer). Here's a selection of the best attempts by US processors to make their...
From the risks and rewards of energy drinks to what Americans eat for breakfast, strategies to tackle mindless eating and the next generation of gluten-free foods, Houston was the place to be this week as 8,000+ nutrition professionals gathered for the...
Is there a natural ceiling to the gluten-free market? Is the party over for energy drinks? Are '100%-natural' claims worth the hassle? Find out in FoodNavigator-USA's round up of 10 of the hottest topics in US food and beverage development.Click...
Most Americans think they are eating enough fiber, potassium and vitamin D, according to the 2013 Functional Food Consumer Survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). However, the data suggests otherwise...
IBIE 2013 has a fantastic educational program lined up from tips for gluten-free and whole grain use, to insight on food safety regulations and labeling laws. BakeryandSnacks takes a look at ‘what not to miss’…
Breaking into the cut-throat world of consumer packaged goods takes blood, sweat, tears... and enough cash to sustain some momentum after the initial excitement of seeing your product hit the shelf wears off.Here's FoodNavigator-USA's pick of...
Mars Chocolate North America has announced nine product launches planned for 2014, which it will exhibit at the Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing (NACS) show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta between 12-15 October.
Nestlé extended its lead at the top of Rabobank's Dairy Top 20 table - moving drastically away from the likes of Danone, Fonterra, and FrieslandCampina. Can you guess who filled the other 19 spots?
Check out who’s moving onwards and upwards as we head into the fall with the latest FoodNavigator-USA round-up of movers and shakers in the food industry.
What have you heard lately about Michigan? That its biggest city (Detroit - once the wealthiest city in the world) recently filed for bankruptcy? Or that from December 2009 to March 2013, it was the #1 state in the nation for creating manufacturing jobs,...
Despite the proliferation of supercenters, there is a also a "vigorous counter-trend toward smaller stores" as time-strapped consumers turn to locations where they can get in and out fast, says Packaged Facts in a new report into US food retailing...
US yogurt consumers have shown that their taste for Greek yogurt isn't waning after voting Chobani, Yoplait, Dannon and Stonyfield Farms amongst their favorite yogurt brands in the influential 2013 Harris Pool EquiTrend study.
On day two of the IFT show in Chicago, the FoodNavigator-USA team headed once more unto the breach (well, the show-floor) at McCormick Place to check out the latest developments in food and beverage development, labeling and regulation.
Day three of the show began with a lively education session on genetically engineered crops - and whether to label foods containing ingredients derived from them - (standing room only), followed by a final whistle-stop tour of the expo floor to see what’s...
Your favorite ice cream flavor could say more about you than you might think, US specialty ice cream store chain, Baskin Robbins, has claimed. What's you favorite flavor?
FoodNavigator-USA's intrepid editorial team headed to the windy city to chew the fat (or maybe replace it with algae) with the great and the good of the global food industry, and keep up to speed with the latest developments in everything from open...
It's best-known for making the caramelized carbs that make Pepsi and Coke brown. But in five-10 years' time, predicts CEO Ted Nixon, DDW could be as big in natural colors from annatto to purple sweet potato, as it is in caramel colors. FoodNavigator-USA...
Traditional supermarkets continue to lose market share to non-traditional formats such as dollar stores, supercenters, fresh food specialists such as Whole Foods Market, natural stores, limited assortment players such as Aldi, wholesale clubs, and e-commerce....
How can convenience stores find sustainable growth beyond gas and cigarettes? And why were unit sales of energy drinks in c-stores up 56% between 2008 and 2012, while unit sales of milk slumped 25% over the same period? IRI's latest report, 'Convenience...
While polls suggest most Americans are in favor of labeling genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the percentage that spontaneously mention GMOs when asked an unaided question about what additional information they would like to see on food labels is...
Can you make a perfect zero-calorie cola with stevia? Is the US food industry on track to meet sustainable palm oil targets? Are attitudes towards HFCS changing? What’s next for sodium reduction? FoodNavigator-USA headed to Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ to...
We’ve been talking about the health benefits of peanuts for years, so what’s new? Quite a lot, according to experts gathered at a three-day event in Napa Valley hosted by the Peanut Institute on May 4-6. FoodNavigator-USA headed to wine country for a...
On day two of the 2013 Food Technology & Innovation Forum in Chicago, R&D bosses from the world's biggest food and beverage companies learned how Unilever gains consumer insights online, what Nestlé thinks about biotech crops and how McDonald's...
From PepsiCo to Hershey, Nestlé and Unilever, the food industry's biggest guns headed to Chicago this week to talk about everything from open innovation, to portion sizes, targeting Millennials and personalized nutrition at the 2013 Food Technology...
Delegates from 30 countries traveled to the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France for the inaugural Food Vision. The event was heralded a success by delegates and commercial partners alike. Here are the key moments from Food Vision 2013.
Every year US dairy manufacturers and organisations pump millions of dollars into political campaigns in an attempt to influence proposed legislation. In 2012, the industry spent more than $7m. DairyReporter.com spoke to 2012's top five US dairy...
What attracts food manufacturers to one location over another? Great transport links? Access to skilled workers? Low utility costs or taxes? Large bribes? One region that thinks it has what it takes to attract the cream of the crop in food processing...
Why do Coke and Pepsi taste different? What makes pineapple and blue cheese taste great together? Will 2013 be the year of flexitarian diets, Nordic food and perpetual snacking? FoodNavigator-USA headed to the Research Chefs Association (RCA) annual conference...
Back in the 6th century BC, Pythagoras was doing his bit to promote a vegetarian diet (‘what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh…’). These days Paul McCartney is flying the flag. But is a plant-based diet really better for us and the planet?...
From coconut water, to Greek yogurt, gluten-free, veggie proteins, dairy-alternatives, non-GMO and whole grains; what were the biggest trends of 2012, and what’s on the menu for 2013?
From new research into the relationship between excess dietary phosphorus and the risk of cardiovascular disease to questions over the accuracy of how we currently measure calories, 2012 was an action packed year in the field of food research. Check...
2012 was a roller coaster ride for the food industry, with Kraft and Sara Lee engaging in some serious corporate re-engineering, ConAgra finally getting its hands on Ralcorp, and Kellogg snapping up Pringles after former suitor Diamond Foods' plans...
With a class action lawsuit filed almost weekly against firms making 'all-natural' claims, growing concerns over energy drinks, the specter of GMO labeling and new developments in the high profile legal spat over the labeling of high fructose...
With changes at the top at PepsiCo, Coke, Mondelez International and Campbell Soup, and new appointments at snacks specialist Diamond Foods, flavors experts Takasago Flavors and Bell Flavors & Fragrances, bakery ingredients giant Puratos and rice...
It was a fascinating month for the US food and beverage industry, with California rejecting Prop 37, ConAgra Foods finally agreeing a deal to acquire Ralcorp, Hostess Brands throwing in the towel, and FDA exercising its FSMA muscle.
As America went to the polls, FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA headed to Las Vegas for a week of partying, gambling (and a spot of networking) at Supply Side West.
