Westminster, Md.-based Hahn Brothers, Inc. has recalled more than 115,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. 

The global market for savory snacks is expected to grow from $94.5 billion in 2015 to $138.2 billion by 2020. 

Today’s food manufacturers face a whole host of new challenges. A shift in consumer needs and demands driven by the increasingly diverse needs of all consumer groups, such as singles, empty nesters and smaller family units, have likely been the greatest disruptors. 

The Canadian government has announced changes to nutrition information and ingredient labels for products sold in the Canadian market. The changes encompass serving size and added sugar as well.

Cott Corporation has announced that it is selling its Cott Beverages business to Refresco for $1.25 billion.

I realize that nostalgia for the 1980s is a big thing these days, but I hope that Coca-Cola isn’t taking it too far.