Sugary tax legislation is a tricky thing.
read moreBrazilian police raided the premises of global meatpacking companies JBS SA and BRF SA March 17 as part of a corruption probe. Authorities allege bribery of health officials that could impact the country's $12 billion in annual meat exports.
read moreAvian flu continues to spread in Europe and Asia, and it is now spreading within the U.S. border. Since our last update on March 6, the avian flu has spread to Giles County, TN, and is suspected at three farms near the Tennessee border in Alabama.
read moreThere's some more bad news for Chipotle Mexican Grill: the company plans to close all 15 of its ShopHouse restaurants, ending its attempt to expand into Asian fusion. The company previously explored other options for the spinoff chain, but ultimately...
read moreIf you are a vegan or a vegetarian, you have probably noticed that is becoming a lot easier to find plant-based meat and dairy alternatives than it was in the past. Even if you don't eat an exclusively vegetarian diet, chances are you have discovered these products in your supermarket, and maybe even tried one of the more popular items, like almond milk or veggie burgers.
read moreFaced with increasing competition in the supermarket sector, retailers really have to step up their game. It's no longer enough to just have a wide selection or be close to people's homes. With so many more options, customers aren't sticking with one primary store, but moving from retailer to retailer to find the one that has the right balance of...
read moreFor food producers, word of mouth was always an important way to spread news about a product. However, in a world that is becoming ever-more digital, social engagement is becoming more and more important. Engagement Labs recently released its first ever TotalSocial rankings for the top performing food brands in the U.S. to measure both social engagement and word of mouth conversations.
read moreOver 180,000 products were reformulated in 2016 to support healthier diets and lifestyles and address public health priorities, an increase of 100,000 compared to 2015, according to the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF). The
Certain food producers rely a lot on impulse purchases to boost sales, as many consumers tend to decide to purchase an item only once they see it on the shelf. Snack items, candy, and even soups and sauces are popular impulse purchases, and with e-commerce shopping growing in popularity, manufacturers are worrying that they may see a drop in sales as consumers...
read moreFood industry M&A hit a record total in 2016, reaching its highest point in over 15 years at 505 deals, according to The Food Institute's annual report Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2016. This continues the trend of increased consolidation in the industry, as companies look to hold their own...
read moreRegular readers of Today in Food will remember the avian influenza scare that hit the U.S. in 2015 and 2016. They'll also probably remember that the virus is ravaging flocks in Asia and Europe in 2017. Now, the virus has shown up on U.S. soil for the first time this year.
read moreIt's easy to be spoiled when it comes to pizza here in the New York City metropolitan market. From small hole-in-the-wall pizzerias in Manhattan to suburban mom-and-pop shops to major national chains, we certainly don't lack options when it comes to pizza. It seems that operators in the market understand this, too, and are working to add convenience to their stores in...
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