Packaging Can cozies up to bottles Brick Brewing offers a bonus beer can in 12 packs. Kevin T. Higgins February 6, 2013 Cajuns call it lagniappe: a little something extra, added for good measure. Donut makers do it with a baker’s dozen.Read More
Packaging Rice-A-Roni in a cup The San Francisco treat's first new product in half a century is on shelves. Kevin T. Higgins February 6, 2013 It took half a century, but the San Francisco treat’s first truly new product hit national distribution in late 2012 when PepsiCo’s Quaker division rolled out microwavable instant rice in single-serve cups.Read More
New rules for healthy school snacks proposed Healthier options will replace the usual vending machine fare. Shane O'Halloran February 1, 2013 Healthier options will replace the usual vending machine fare.Read More
Consumers purchasing fewer retailer prepared foods Expectations are rising for quality, taste and nutrition. Shane O'Halloran January 31, 2013 Expectations are rising for quality, taste and nutrition.Read More
PepsiCo to remove controversial ingredient from Gatorade Brominated vegeteable oil was patented as a flame retardant. January 28, 2013 Brominated vegeteable oil was patented as a flame retardant.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine stirs up Congressmen Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals? Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Lawmakers have asked more than a dozen energy drink companies to explain their products. Are energy drinks food or nutraceuticals?Read More
TECH FLASH Should FDA demand caffeine levels on energy drink labels? One all-natural, energy drink producer has been putting this information on the label since day one. Wayne Labs January 28, 2013 Why not give the consumer the information to make an informed choice?Read More
Feed costs loom over robust expected 2013 demand Increasing costs will meet increased demand Shane O'Halloran January 23, 2013 Increasing costs will meet increased demand. Read More
US appetite for protein tops in the world Products with high protein claim a fast growing category Shane O'Halloran January 21, 2013 Products with high protein claim a fast growing category.Read More
Study reveals new consumer ‘eating culture’ Retailers can use the information to personalize shopping experiences Shane O'Halloran Kathryn Martin January 21, 2013 Retailers can use the information to personalize shopping experiences.Read More