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TECH FLASH

Milk alternatives on the rise

A rapid shift away from domestic breakfast consumption will contribute to a dwindling milk market.

April 13, 2016

North America is projected to lose 528 million gallons of milk consumption by 2021, a negative CAGR of almost 2 percent.

Study: Three mega trends impacting children’s food industry

Jeremy Gerrard

April 12, 2016

It’s not just adult consumers shaping the food trends of today, but children who are as every bit impacted by advertisements, the internet and their friends.

USDA proposes new animal welfare rules for organic meat

Jeremy Gerrard

April 8, 2016

USDA issues proposed rule to amend organic livestock and poultry practices, including living conditions.

Plant of the Year

Food Plant of the Year 2016: SugarCreek brings home more than the bacon

Though SugarCreek started out as a bacon processor, its newest high-tech plant is poised for growth as consumers demand more sophisticated RTE food products.

Wayne Labs

April 8, 2016

Yes, bacon has lately become a trend or fad, leaping its way out of the breakfast frying pan into food creations where it would have seemed an unlikely ingredient just a few years ago.

New beer varieties keep craft drinkers satisfied

Jeremy Gerrard

April 7, 2016

The endless wave of craft beer crashing onto store shelves has made recent years a delight for beer drinkers, and it’s this variety that enthusiasts say they love the most.

Organic Valley adds 17 new grassmilk farmers

April 7, 2016

Organic Valley says it has added 17 new milk farmers in the Northeast to boost production of its Organic Valley Grassmilk products.

Feds reach agreement with cheese manufacturer tied to Listeria outbreak

European and US co-ops plan New York cheese plant

Jeremy Gerrard

April 7, 2016

Arla Foods and the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) have teamed up to build a $58 million cheese plant in Western New York.

Editor's Note

Employee skill level and engagement are key for success. So, what are we missing?

Joyce Fassl

April 7, 2016

I have given a lot of thought recently to the reasons why finding skilled labor has been so difficult for the food and beverage industry.

Walmart sets goal for cage-free eggs by 2025

Jeremy Gerrard

April 6, 2016

Walmart announced it will transition to a 100 percent cage-free egg supply chain for its US stores and Sam’s Clubs locations by 2025.

US Organic producers grow at record pace

Jeremy Gerrard

April 5, 2016

$1 billion in USDA investments boost growing markets for organic products and local foods.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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