NAMI launches MyMeatup.org Jeremy Gerrard January 12, 2016 Geared toward Millennial consumers, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) unveiled the new website www.MyMeatup.org. Read More
Crown to construct new specialty beverage can plant Jeremy Gerrard January 11, 2016 Crown plans to construct a new beverage can plant in Nichols, NY in order to meet increased demand for specialty can sizes. Read More
New Dietary Guidelines released: Eggs and lean meat OK, but watch the added sugar Jeremy Gerrard January 7, 2016 Updated once every five years, the Obama administration released the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Read More
MillerCoors launches hard soda brand Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Tapping in on the hard soda trend, MillerCoors announced the launch of Henry’s Hard Soda.Read More
General Mills acquires EPIC Provisions Jeremy Gerrard January 6, 2016 Premium meat snacks business expands company’s natural and organic portfolio. Read More
Consumers’ added sugar concerns reshape sweetener market Jeremy Gerrard January 4, 2016 A growing number of consumers are voicing concern over the amount of sugar and sweeteners in their food.Read More
TECH FLASH Obama signs Omnibus Appropriations bill into law GMO labeling was left out while a repeal of COOL requirements made it in Jeremy Gerrard December 28, 2015 The federal spending bill will fund the government through 2016. Read More
Nestlé to use 100 percent cage-free eggs for US foods by 2020 Jeremy Gerrard December 22, 2015 According to the company, Nestlé uses approximately 20 million pounds of eggs annually. Read More
General Mills reports progress on sodium reduction goals Jeremy Gerrard December 16, 2015 General Mills says it has met or exceeded its pledged goal to reduce sodium in seven out of a total ten food categories. Read More
USDA announces early release of commodity tables for agricultural projections to 2025 Jeremy Gerrard December 10, 2015 The early-release tables will be in MS Excel format and posted to the Office of the Chief Economist's (OCE) website. Read More