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
TECH FLASH What's in a label? If it doesn't speak your brand, you've lost sales Wayne Labs November 28, 2012 Labeling should create a readily identifiable product image where the consumer says, "Yes!"Read More
Walmart to Launch Monthly Food Subscription Service Retail giant to offer 'Goodies Co.' monthly food delivery service Shane O'Halloran November 26, 2012 Walmart's subscription service has been beta tested in recent months.Read More
Wine Rabobank Report Lists Potential High Growth Wine Markets Report adds four ‘hidden gems’ to list that already includes China, South Korea November 26, 2012 While more risky, these markets offer the highest potential for long-term growthRead More
Hostess Brands, maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, to close. Hostess Brands to Shutter Company in Wake of Strike, Bankruptcy The company filed a motion to close its business and sell its assets. Shane O'Halloran November 16, 2012 Hostess Brands will close in the wake of multiple bankruptcies and a worker strike.Read More