Ben & Jerry’s goes vegan Jeremy Gerrard February 4, 2016 Ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s is stepping outside its comfort zone, cutting out the cow with the release of its latest line of vegan treats Wednesday. Read More
AB InBev UK adds nutritional information to beer Jeremy Gerrard February 3, 2016 Responding to calorie conscious demands of Millennial consumers, AB InBev UK says it will add full ingredient and nutritional information.Read More
Hellman’s launches eggless spread after mayo battle Jeremy Gerrard February 2, 2016 Unilever—parent company of Hellman’s mayonnaise—has launched a new eggless, vegan sandwich spread.Read More
TECH FLASH Ranking the largest food companies The Global Access to Nutrition Index rates the companies based on their efforts to tackle obesity and undernutrition. Jeremy Gerrard January 25, 2016 Unilever, Nestlé and Danone lead the pack. Read More
General Mills releases 7 updated cereals Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 General Mills is now 75 percent of the way toward reaching its goal of changing all General Mills Big G cereals by the end of 2017. Read More
Chick-fil-A launches adds first organic item to menu Jeremy Gerrard January 14, 2016 New “Appley Ever After” contains half the sugar of the leading children’s juice drink Read More
A nation of snackers still makes room for sweet treats Jeremy Gerrard January 13, 2016 When possible, consumers want and seek out healthier or ‘better for you’ versions of their favorite treats. Read More
TECH FLASH Constellation Brands plans to build $1.5 billion brewery The new brewery will have a production capacity of up to 20 million hectoliters. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 The facility’s proximity to California provides a new avenue to better service the western US.Read More
TECH FLASH ‘Natural’ labels fall short of consumer expectations Consumers don’t believe chicken plumped with added saltwater solutions should display a ‘natural’ label. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 USDA estimates 25 percent of all ready-to-cook poultry products are enhanced with saltwater to make the meat tastier and juicier.Read More
TECH FLASH New Dietary Guidelines released The recommendations urge Americans to watch the added sugar, keeping it under 10 percent of daily calories. Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Eating lean meat is OK, and Americans do not have to cut back on eggs and sodium.Read More