In the U.S., folks know know what they like, and usually they’re willing to pay for it. This drive to personalize to suit lifestyles—to save time, live better and healthier, or indulge—extends to the food consumers buy in the grocery store, according to Nielsen. Consumers can purchase products free of gluten or chock full of […]
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Review Paper: Organic Practices Help Reduce Exposure To Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Choosing organic is the best choice consumers can make to combat antibiotic resistance and protect themselves from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a review paper from The Organic Center concludes. Overuse of antibiotics in conventional livestock production has been implicated as an important contributor to antibiotic resistance. Research demonstrates that livestock produced without the use of antibiotics—as in […]
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Chicken Consumers Rate Freshness, Taste And Price A Priority
U.S. chicken consumption remains high with 2016 levels surpassing those from the previous two years, according to new research presented at the recent 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit. In the two weeks leading up to the survey, 87 percent of consumers ate a chicken meal or snack purchased from a supermarket and 72 percent ate a […]
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Supervalu Says It Continues To Prepare For Possible Save-A-Lot Spinoff
Supervalu reaffirmed Tuesday that it is preparing for a separation of its Save-A-Lot business. As part of that process, the Minneapolis-based company has pursued and continues to pursue a spinoff of Save-A-Lot. Supervalu says, however, that it is prepared to consider other alternatives to improve stockholder value and, in this regard, also is evaluating a […]
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GMA Presents Annual Awards
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) over the weekend honored McCormick & Co. and Pinnacle Foods with the 2016 CPG Awards for Innovation and Creativity and presented its Hall of Achievement Award to Ed Crenshaw of Publix. The awards were presented Saturday at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Crenshaw, who retired […]
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Bill Establishing National Standard For GMO Disclosure Signed Into Law
President Barack Obama has signed S. 764 into law, a bi-partisan, bi-cameral action that sets in place one national standard for GMO disclosure. According to industry food groups like the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), the bill brings consistency, certainty and an end to restrictions on interstate commerce facing retailers, manufacturers and […]
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Craft Beer Volume Increased In First Half
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)–which represents the interests of America’s more than 3,000 licensed, independent beer distributors–applauds America’s craft brewers for its continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit in the American beer industry. The Brewers Association (BA) released data showing that production volume by American craft brewers, as defined by BA, increased eight percent during the […]
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IDDBA’s Latest Original Research Focuses On Allergens
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released its latest original research, Focus on Allergens: A Matter of Trust. The IDDBA-commissioned study, prepared by Phil Lempert, identifies what “must-haves” encourage shopper loyalty among shoppers who have food allergies. It also focuses on how customer’s observations and perceptions shape which supermarket dairy, deli and bakery departments they […]
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Watershed Study Provides Insight On What Millennials Consider Authentic
Watershed Communications released findings from two national ethnographic studies examining the media habits of Millennial food and beverage consumers. The “Media Habits of Millennials” study investigated whether social media and influencer marketing have eclipsed the impact of traditional editorial coverage. The “What Matters to Millennials” study set out to examine the marketing buzzword “authenticity” and to learn what creates an […]
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Kafarakis Named Specialty Food Association’s New President
The board of directors of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) has named Phillip M. Kafarakis as president of the not-for-profit trade association. Kafarakis brings more than 30 years of food industry experience to SFA, with a background in brand management, membership development and strategic planning. Since May 2013, Kafarakis served as chief innovation and member […]
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Acosta Study: Grilling Not Just A Summer Thing
In honor of National Grilling Month in July, Acosta, the Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry—released new research about the grilling habits and preferences of U.S. shoppers. Though National Grilling Month takes place during the summer, Acosta’s research indicated that grilling goes far beyond traditional summer barbecues, […]
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Eureka! Organic Bread Now Available Nationwide
After having limited distribution since launching in 2012, all six varieties of Eureka! Organic Bread are now available nationwide. “Historically, organic bread brings to mind the notion of being bland, boring and taste-less—a stigma Eureka Organic Bread is working to change,” said Marlene Sidhu, senior brand manager for Eureka Organic Bread. “We believe everyone should […]
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Lay’s Debuts Four Global Chip Flavors Nationwide
Lay’s is introducing four international potato chip flavors this summer. According to a recent Mintel study, three out of five people feel they have become more adventurous when it comes to trying ethnic cuisines. Lay’s, one of the brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is putting this to the test by bringing some of the top […]
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MillerCoors Releases Its 2016 Sustainability Report
MillerCoors has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the company’s 2015 efforts in the areas of alcohol responsibility, environmental stewardship and community investment. The brewer continues to take steps to prevent drunk driving and underage consumption, reduce water use and brewery waste, and create equal opportunities for women in beer. “At […]
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Packaged Facts: Steady Growth Continues For Healthy Snacks
Healthy-ingredient snacks that offer convenience and transparent labels/packaging have been at the forefront of many modern food industry trends. As a result of these factors, among others, the past half-decade has seen steady growth for healthy-ingredient snacks. The market’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7 percent has outpaced overall food and beverage sales growth. […]
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Dole The First Produce Brand To Get Nielsen Innovation Award
Nielsen has honored Dole Fresh Vegetables for “transformational innovation and for continually bringing improvements to essential day-to-day experiences and rituals.” The company and specifically its line of Dole Chopped Salad Kits launched in 2013 received a 2016 U.S. Nielsen Breakthrough Innovation Award, selected for distinctiveness, relevance and endurance from close to 3,500 consumer products introduced […]
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Thomas’ Introduces Salted Caramel English Muffins And Bagels
The Thomas’ brand is combining sweet and salty in its new Limited Edition Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels. The new Thomas’ Salted Caramel English Muffins and Bagels are available seasonally at grocery stores and other major food retailers nationwide through mid-October, with a suggested retail price of $4.49 for a six-count pack of English Muffins […]
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OTA/Nielsen Report: Organic Produce Is Growing
More than half of all households in the U.S. are now purchasing organic produce, according to an Organic Trade Association/Nielsen report. Sales of organic bananas alone—now a $165 million market—soared by more than 30 percent last year. Organic “value-added” vegetables (think chopped kale, peeled carrots and ready-to-cook squash) grew by a whopping 54 percent in […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]
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Kashi Unveils Refreshed, ‘Cleaner’ Brand Identity
With the inspiration that “good clean food deserves good clean design,” Kashi is launching a new and refreshed brand identity that reflects its belief that food should not only taste good, but do good. Created in partnership with Jones Knowles Ritchie, the new look is a commitment to visually telling the brand story of bringing […]