By 2025-07-02 Off “Navigating Dairy Trade Tensions: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Farmers Amidst Canadian Tariffs” Leaders in the dairy industry have been eager for President Trump to take notice of ongoing trade issues since his election, as these concerns align closely with his campaign promises. Critics suggest that hostile trade…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Unilever Strengthens Packaged Food Division with Acquisition of Sir Kensington’s: A Focus on Innovation and Health Trends” This acquisition comes as Unilever seeks to boost sales in its packaged food division. In recent years, the company has divested several of its underperforming legacy brands, such as Bertolli, Ragu, Wish-Bone salad dressing, and…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Navigating the Health Debate: The Complex Relationship Between Diet Soda, Sweeteners, and Consumer Choices” While statistics indicate a potential connection between diet soda and health hazards, they do not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between sweeteners and conditions like stroke or dementia. Experts are quick to remind us of…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Enhancing Transparency and Health: Hershey’s Response to Consumer Demand for Better Nutrition Labeling and Ingredients” In 2011, the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute introduced the “Facts Up Front” nutrition labeling program, which positioned essential information like calories and sodium levels at the front of food packages. This…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Tyson’s Strategic Shift: CEO Hayes Prioritizes Innovation and Divestment to Propel Protein Growth” When Hayes assumed the role of CEO at Tyson this year, he outlined several objectives for the company, such as prioritizing innovation, pursuing additional acquisitions, and facilitating the next stage of protein expansion. By announcing…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Kidfresh: Pioneering Healthy Eating for Kids in a Competitive Market” Any parent can appreciate the appeal of Kidfresh, a company that cleverly incorporates vegetables into kid-friendly meals to promote healthier eating habits for families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Reckitt Benckiser Considers Divesting Food Business Amid $16.6 Billion Mead Johnson Acquisition” Industry insiders suggest that Reckitt Benckiser may be planning to divest its food business to help finance its $16.6 billion acquisition of infant formula manufacturer Mead Johnson. This move could lead to the discontinuation of…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Conagra Recalls Hunt’s Chili Kits Amid Salmonella Contamination Concerns: A Closer Look at Food Safety and the Impact of FSMA” Conagra swiftly initiated a recall of its Hunt’s chili kits upon discovering potential salmonella contamination in a seasoning packet. Given the hefty $11.2 million penalty the company had to pay last year for contaminated Peter…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Challenges of Declining Honey Production in Virginia Amidst Rising Demand and Bee Population Concerns” The decline in honey production in Virginia poses a challenge for the local economy; however, it may not have an immediate effect on food manufacturers since overall U.S. honey production increased by 3% in 2016,…
By 2025-07-02 Off “Emerging Trends in Citrus Flavors: Market Growth, Consumer Preferences, and Innovative Processing Solutions” Citrus flavors have long been a favored choice for food and beverage manufacturers. While orange, lemon, and lime dominate the market, other citrus varieties such as grapefruit, mandarin orange, blood orange, bergamot, and pomelo are…