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Joseph Aquilina, director and counsel for the Consumer Brands Association, shares how the organization is providing education on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to keep workers healthy.

Brands are working harder than ever to gain attention and loyalty, regardless of whether they are national, name brands or a retailer’s own private brand.

From combination flavors to better-for-you treats, the sweets and snacks category is seeing a bevy of new trends.

Investor interest in plant-based foods continues to grow after high-profile IPOs and growing consumer demand.

Gene-editing tool Crispr could be responsible for more of what's in consumers' crisper drawers.

The ability to speedily gather, analyze and act on massive amounts of information is permanently changing the food and beverage landscape.

How do the top food and beverage brands dominate the industry? They've invested in consistent branding.

As more people enjoy eating breakfast at home during the pandemic, CPG companies have created new products to meet the varying needs of consumers.

New plant-based seafood products and brands are gaining momentum with a focus on sustainability.

Restaurants turn to CPG product sales as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict indoor dining.

SmartBrief spoke with Ellen Davis, executive vice president of industry engagement at the Consumer Brands Association, about the success of the group’s virtual leadership series CPG Speaks.

Halloween in 2020 looks very different from past years, but candy makers have pivoted to help consumers celebrate at home.

Cultured meat startups won bigger investments in 2019 as they worked to make their products affordable and accessible.

How are restaurants, CPG suppliers and grocers changing their marketing messages in the time of coronavirus?

Between the rise of challenger categories and private label pursuers, how can we continue to unlock growth potential in the complicated and fast-changing food business?

What solutions are CPG manufacturers turning to for reducing, reusing and recycling food and beverage packaging?

From small bites of sweets to refrigerated, grab-and-go meats and cheeses to new takes on classic chips, consumers are clamoring for a wide variety of snacking options.

Executives from General Mills and Land O’Lakes Truterra share what their companies are doing to build robust, sustainable and profitable agricultural supply chains.

Food producers and chain restaurants entered several new categories in 2019 by debuting co-branded products, such as Twinkies cereal, Stuffed Cheez-Its Pizza and Starburst-flavored yogurt.

Some food makers are choosing glass containers to appeal to consumers' demand for sustainable packaging.

Consumers are looking for everything from purpose-driven companies to diet-friendly bites when it comes to the sweets and snacks segment.

Sales of plant-based ice cream are on the rise, fueled by new products including oat-based options.

Frozen food is a changing industry, and consumers and CPG companies alike are taking notice.

SmartLabel rolled out in 2015 as a way for CPG companies and manufacturers to tell the full story about their products. Where does the initiative stand today?

Good Catch, Sophie's Kitchen and a growing group of other plant-based companies are developing vegan seafood alternatives.

Food entrepreneurs hatch and grow new concepts in food incubators.

Whether you’re an operator or manufacturer, you should be concerned with how products are packaged, as packaging alone can sway consumers’ purchasing decisions.

As shoppers look for clean-label ingredients, CPG brands are answering the call with general merchandise products that feature transparent ingredient lists.

PepsiCo, Nestle and Chipotle are among the latest big food companies to partner with promising startups in accelerators.

Vegan cheese brands are growing faster with products that come closer to the taste and texture of dairy cheese.

From healthy alternatives to globally inspired fare, today's consumer trends are spurring a bevy of new CPG products.

Food producers are launching simple, spare packaging -- will the trend endure?

Chinese consumers are swiftly embracing digital tools and connecting directly with CPG companies. Find out the lessons that US manufacturers can glean from their experiences.

In today’s supercharged competitive landscape, it’s necessary for business leaders to think differently about their existing assets and how to evaluate the opportunities for premium product development in spaces that have seemed foreign.

CPG firms that create a seamless omnichannel experience will see dividends across the shopping spectrum.

Executives from General Mills, Coca-Cola and other CPG firms share how brands can stay relevant in today's culture.