Healthy dining difficult to define 08.29.2014 By Monica Watrous Perceptions of health and attitudes about eating out vary among consumers, according to Mintel.Read More
NPD: Snack foods growing at mealtime 08.27.2014 By Monica Watrous Better-for-you snacks are projected to grow 5% by 2018 while sweet and savory snacks will flatten or decline.Read More
Hain Celestial moving into the mainstream 08.21.2014 By Monica Watrous Distribution gains and acquisition opportunities are among key drivers of growth for the company.Read More
Mars taps president for global chocolate 08.19.2014 By Monica Watrous Jean-Christophe Flatin succeeds Grant Reid, who recently moved into a co-president role at Mars.Read More
Wal-Mart planning new private label launch 08.15.2014 By Monica Watrous Price First includes pantry staples at significantly lower prices than branded products.Read More
Pinnacle moving past Hillshire ‘distraction’ 08.13.2014 By Monica Watrous Lessons learned from terminated merger agreement underscore need for consolidation in the food industry, says c.e.o.Read More
How sweet it is for monk fruit, agave nectar 08.12.2014 By Monica Watrous Niche sweeteners are expected to surge in the market for sugar and sweeteners, according to Packaged Facts.Read More
Chili’s making moves on millennials 08.08.2014 By Monica Watrous Menu innovation and mobile technology is on tap for the casual dining chain in the coming year.Read More
Table for one? 08.07.2014 By Monica Watrous More than half of meals are eaten alone, NPD says.Read More
Pricing pushback pressures Mondel?z 08.07.2014 By Monica Watrous Backlash from retailers and consumers over price increases led to softer share during company's second quarter.Read More