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All the food and beverages that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list

The 2017 list includes tequila, maple syrup, and a meal kit, among other things.

November 14, 2017

Oprah has once again released a list of all her favorite things, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. This year’s list includes an array of food and beverage items, including hot sauce, smoked turkey and cakes, among other things.

Consumer interest in transparency puts new demands on processors

With consumers demanding more detailed product information, new technology can help transform processors’ operations.

Debra Schug

November 6, 2017

A seismic shift has happened in the food and beverage industry — consumers have gone from being passive to very much being in the driver’s seat, calling the shots on what they want.

Food Trends

Mintel: Top 5 food trends to watch in 2018

Transparency and traceability top the list

Casey Laughman

October 26, 2017

Market intelligence agency Mintel has released what it sees as the five key trends that will affect the food and drink market in the coming year.

About half of Americans say politics makes them boycott brands

A brand’s affiliation or endorsement of a politician/party/movement was the biggest reason as to why consumers boycotted a brand.

Crystal Lindell

October 12, 2017

Consumers tend to be more aware of political issues these days and more willing to share their opinions online. And that can lead to real consequences for companies.

Editor's Note

New product offerings raise questions about the importance of brands

While brands are valuable, mergers, acquisitions and new product lines can lessen their importance

Debra Schug

September 12, 2017

Our annual list of top companies provides an interesting look at the value of brands.

Top 100 Food & Beverage Companies

2017 Top 100: The World’s Top 100 Food & Beverage Companies

Nestle takes top spot for the second year in a row.

Claire Phoenix

September 6, 2017

Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Mars, Cargill among top companies.

Industry Reports

PMMI’s Vision 2025 report focuses on personalization, other consumer demands

Increase in consumer demand for personalized products is challenge for packaged goods companies

Casey Laughman

July 21, 2017

An increase in consumer demand for personalized products is a big challenge for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, says a new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Processing

Amazon and the shift to direct-to-consumer packaged food

915 Labs CEO Mike Locatis discusses how processors can prepare for consumers purchasing more groceries online.

Debra Schug

June 27, 2017

A spotlight on new technology to improve the processing and packaging of healthier food.

Sustainability at FA&M 2017

DanoneWave to be largest public benefit corp in US

The company’s sustainability director discusses merger and operational goals at FA&M 2017.

Debra Schug

April 27, 2017

Deanna Bratter, director of corporate sustainability, recently spoke at Food Engineering’s Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference in Naples, Fla. She says the purpose that is coming to life for DanoneWave is centered on maintaining a balance of doing what is right for the business, for people and for the planet.

PMMI: Are sustainability initiatives sustainable?

PMMI’s Tom Egan on how sustainability is bolstered by consumer preference and inherent cost savings.

January 29, 2017

PMMI's Tom Egan on what the future holds for sustainability initiatives in the consumer packaged goods industry, what considerations brands must heed and what resources are available to brands looking to make a difference.