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As craft beer continues to establish itself as more than just a trend or a bubble in danger of bursting, big brewers are making a play for the craft market by adding small brands to their portfolios or expanding their product lines to include more innovat
The mashed potato category has remained largely unchanged for the last 50 years, but category leader Idahoan Foods is hoping to spark new interest in the segment with a mashed potato product designed to appeal to today's consumer.
Modern Table Meals co-founder talked to SmartBrief about providing healthy, convenient meals to consumers and being a female CPG leader.
Fresh, organic food startups find favor with consumers, investors
SmartBrief talked to the founder of gluten-free prepared foods brand Feel Good Foods about growing from a startup in a Brooklyn kitchen to national distribution at Whole Foods and other retailers.
In a market where every half point of market share for a name brand has huge financial consequences, private label has to be analyzed as closely as new premium brands.
Today, we find a group of progressive health and wellness consumers who are increasingly influential in redefining food culture.
Photo: Flickr user AlivaPam Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day, and the cliche is proving increasingly true for...
Photo: Flickr user Saaleha Bamjee Pricey cupcakes may not be the hot trend they were a few years ago, but Americans are still sweet...
Photo: Flickr user Larry Specialty food sellers are set to make their annual trek to the Javits Center in New York City for the...
Photo: Janet Forgrieve Two years ago, bean chips were one of the hottest snack foods at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Now we’re seeing...
(Photo: Flickr user jennconspiracy) Two years ago, a UK-based group launched Veganuary, a global effort to get people to try going vegan for the...
Photo: Flickr user Abhishek Jacob Cashew nuts are soaring in popularity in the U.S. as snackers seek healthier options, and industry experts expect demand...
Single adults are a growing demographic in the US, and food makers are working to satisfy their appetite for snacks.
Ilana Orlofsky looks at the latest trends in bottled water, including premium products, caffeinated water and innovative sparkling options.
Food and beverage companies have always played a role in Super Bowl advertising and this year is no exception. In addition to regulars like...
(Photo: GMA) More than 50 companies already have put the Facts Up Front label icon on the front their products to show consumers key...
It seems good things really do come in smaller packages for a growing number of U.S. consumers. Trends including a rise in snacking, a...
(Photo: Flickr user John Loo) It’s no secret that when it comes to chocolate trends, dark chocolate has grown increasingly popular with consumers who...
This series is sponsored by CMI, where gray is the new green. Want to know why? Download our sustainability paper to learn more about...
(photo: Susie Wyshak) More than 3,000 exhibitors showed off their wares at the 2014 Natural Products Expo West this weekend, from health food to...
(Photo: FDA) ESHA discusses four potential food labeling changes that may motivate foodmakers to reformulate Health-conscious consumers are becoming avid food label readers, and...
This series is sponsored by CMI, where gray is the new green. Want to know why? Download our sustainability paper to learn more about...
Recycling cans, bottles, paper and plastic has become a no-brainer in households across the country as Americans and the towns they live in strive...
Millennial consumers are having a noticeable effect on food and beverage brands, and their influence is increasingly being reflected in the products’ packaging. As...
This series is sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute, where gray is the new green. Want to know the reason? Download our sustainability paper...
From Red Robin’s Seasoned Steak Fries to Dunkin’ Brands’ recent announcement of its Baskin-Robbins ice cream and ice cream bars, it often seems like...
(Photo: Flickr user photologue_np) Consumers’ concerns about genetically-modified foods are growing in the wake of GMO labeling efforts in some states and Whole Foods’...
There is growing consumer confusion about what gluten-free means as more companies, such as Chuck E. Cheese’s and Domino’s Pizza, continue to introduce gluten-free...
Food companies know by now that consumers want fresh, healthy snacks that can be eaten on the go. That’s because about half the time...
(Photo: Annegret Dobler/EyeEm) Launching new products can be a big revenue driver, but it can also be a big cost to companies. The beverage...
Made with organic ingredients. 100% organic. Gluten-free. Processed on equipment that processes tree nuts. May contain peanuts. All-natural. The claims foodservice companies make about...
Meg Alexander If you attended the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Summit in Washington in March, you would’ve found one thousand food and...
(Photo: Emmy’s Organics) Small specialty food producers have more opportunities than ever before to get the word out about their products and build their...
This series is sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute, where gray is the new green. Want to know the reason? Download our sustainability paper...
As it has historically in lean economic times, pasta came to the rescue for many families during the recession, when tighter budgets brought tougher...
(Photo: Flickr user Stiftelsen Elektronikkbransjen) Mayor Bloomberg’s push to outlaw over-sized sugary drinks in New York City didn’t succeed, but that and other efforts,...
Tobacco taxes are on the rise again after staying relatively stable in 2012, according to an article in CSP.net last month. President Obama has...
Nowadays, having a brand with a long history isn’t enough to keep consumer loyalty and capture their spending dollars. From Oscar Mayer rebranding its...
(Photo: Newscred/Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Today’s consumer is hungry for product information – trends such as farm-to-table and clean eating all point to a population...
Fancy food always tastes better when it’s served with a side of story, and there were plenty of those at the Specialty Food Association’s...
Ninety five percent of all population growth from now through 2020 is set to come from the developing world, which will add 800 million...