Food Manufacturing
News for the non-alcoholic beverage industry
ABA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Beverage Association
Hiball debuts energy-infused coconut water
5/22/2013
- BevNet.com
Hiball is introducing an energy-infused organic coconut water and said it is planning an Aug. 1 launch for a chocolate version. Hiball Coconut Water, which is non-carbonated, contains organic caffeine Read More
News for the food, beverage and CPG industry
GMA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Grocery Manufacturers Association
Senate farm bill would trim food stamp spending
5/22/2013
- SeattlePI.com
The Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the farm bill includes an annual cut of $400 million, or about one-half of 1%, from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the food Read More
News about the dairy processing industry
IDFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Dairy Foods Association
Report: Restaurant sales hit a record in April
5/20/2013
- USA Today
Restaurant sales hit an all-time high of $45.9 billion in April, according to the Census Bureau, and it's likely the trend will continue in the coming months as consumers shake off their recession-era Read More
News and trends in the confectionery industry
NCA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Confectioners Association
Clif Bar CEO on sustaining growth in a fast-moving industry
5/21/2013
- FoodNavigator
Clif Bar CEO Kevin Cleary credits consumer desire for nutrition, convenience and taste for the company's 17% annual compounded growth rate over the past decade. "And, consumer interest is only increas Read More
Glass packaging news
GPI SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Glass Packaging Institute
One-third of wine drinkers, restaurants care about sustainability
5/21/2013
- Western Farm Press
About 34% of wine drinkers consider environmentally friendly or sustainable attributes when deciding which wines to purchase, and about 37% of retail and restaurant chains do too, according to studies Read More
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