Weak but stable growth predicted for R&D Most growth will come from new-business projects Shane O'Halloran January 3, 2013 Most growth will come from new-business projects.Read More
Consumer Trends Top 2013 food trends shaped by social technology and mobile living Shift towards new foods, new packaging Shane O'Halloran December 21, 2012 Shift towards new foods, new packagingRead More
Dairy Industry Report: Weaker 4Q growth to slow, but not prevent, dairy price recovery Consumption has been weaker than expected Shane O'Halloran December 20, 2012 Consumption has been weaker than expected.Read More
MCOOL Report: Mandatory country-of-origin labeling has not increased demand for US meat The 2009 regulations have not significantly impacted demand. Shane O'Halloran December 11, 2012 While demand has not been impacted, costs for producers are up.Read More
Fabulous Food Plant: Cultures Converge at Commonwealth Dairy Kevin T. Higgins December 5, 2012 A partnership between US entrepreneurs and German investors is helping retailers meet demand for Greek yogurt with store-brand options.Read More
This mug’s for Mao Kevin T. Higgins December 5, 2012 A new report outlines the similarities and contrasts of China’s emerging beer market and its American counterpart.Read More
Does manufacturing still matter? December 5, 2012 In opening remarks to the media during the recent Rockwell Automation Fair, Craig A. Giffi, Deloitte vice-chairman, US leader, consumer & industrial products, posed the question, “Does manufacturing still matter?”Read More
Pork Consumer Reports, pork producers at odds over safety of 'other white meat' Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are at issue Shane O'Halloran November 28, 2012 Consumer Reports and pork producers have different ideas about the safety of the US pork supplyRead More
TECH FLASH Automating food production in the future “TrendWatcher” raises eyebrows at Dutch Food Valley Awards Jaan Koel November 28, 2012 New food processes will create new products with novel and sometimes strange ingredients, keeping future populations from starving.Read More
TECH FLASH Americans say food production headed in right direction However, widespread misperceptions remain Shane O'Halloran November 28, 2012 New survey shows the need for dialog despite confidence in how food is grown and raised.Read More