Crackers can offer a healthier alternative to traditional salty snacks such as chips, popcorn and pretzels
May 18, 2015
In a virtuous circle that promises to provide a significant boost to the market for crackers, major marketers in turn have begun to roll out an ever-expanding line of innovative products to meet the challenge created by soft sales and slow growth in product segments such as potato chips and cheese snacks.
DairyPure milk provides eight essential nutrients – calcium, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin, phosphorus and potassium
May 8, 2015
Dean Foods Company introduced a nationally branded fresh white milk: DairyPure. Ensuring that its milk
starts pure and stays pure from farm to fridge, DairyPure is backed by an exclusive Five-Point Purity
Promise.
Pieology ends year as fastest-growing chain, becomes first build-your-own pizza concept to crack ranks of largest brands
May 1, 2015
Fast-casual brands in Technomic Inc.'s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report increased their collective annual sales by 12.8 percent to $30 billion in 2014, and that growth rate was nearly double the next-largest increase from any other restaurant segment.
Breakfast cereal fights to reclaim place in America's morning ritual
April 29, 2015
Many Americans are increasingly turning away from breakfast cereal and embracing alternatives such as cereal bars, bagels and yogurt, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts.
The most successful consumer packaged goods brands of 2014
April 28, 2015
Thousands of new brands hit retail shelves during 2014, yet only 200 achieved best-of-the-best IRI New Product Pacesetter status. These products captured cumulative year-one sales of more than $7 billion.
Will local foods overtake organic foods in popularity?
April 23, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes, "The abundance of farmers' markets and the emergence of larger scale retailers carrying local products (and promoting them) is a healthy indicator of market responsiveness to consumer demand."
Public invited to experience interactive HungerU exhibit and join expert panel
April 22, 2015
Three groundbreaking voices in the agriculture industry will help raise awareness of one of the most pressing global challenges of the next 35 years: world hunger. A series of unique opportunities will take place at Harvard University for students, faculty, staff and members of the community to learn from these experts and others about the serious situation of global food security.
"We eat when we feel like it because food is always available"
April 15, 2015
"If we all lived on grass-fed beef, dry-cured bacon, fresh sustainable fish, nuts, pulses, wholegrain bread, good olive oil, eggs and dairy, more fresh vegetables, less fruit, and no sugar or fast food ever, we would save billions personally and nationally," says Dr Ian White, an intensive care specialist.
Subway, fellow giant chains losing market share to focused competitors, fast-casual upstarts in annual Top 500 rankings
March 23, 2015
The 500 largest restaurant chains in the United States accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2014 to a 4% increase, totaling an estimated $274.4 billion. But some of the biggest brands among them, namely Subway and McDonald's, lost ground to focused-menu competitors and emerging fast-casual chains and reported overall sales decreases for the year.
Canadean report shows search for convenience is key factor to why microwavable food continues to be a major trend
March 3, 2015
More consumers are feeling time-scarce and view cooking as a chore, turning to convenient ready meals to free up more time for themselves. But to survive in an increasingly health-conscious society, ready meal manufacturers must innovate with new ingredients and premium products.