Speakers added to IDDBA General Session 02.28.2020 By Emily Park Dennis Snow of Snow & Associates Inc., food lover Padma Lakshmi and life enthusiast Jon Dorenbos will take the stage during IDDBA on May 31-June 2. Read More
Recyclable and instore refill trends impact packaging globally 02.27.2020 By Emily Park Mintel announced two trends that are influencing the global packaging industry in 2020: Ahead of the Recycling Curve and Instore Refill. Read More
Studies show Mediterranean diet deters aging-related diseases 02.26.2020 By Sam Danley Diet associated with reduced disease, frailty and cognitive decline.Read More
Organic food sales on the rise across all fresh departments 02.21.2020 By Andy Nelson In 2013, U.S. organic food sales totaled around $31 billion. By 2018, that number had risen to $48 billion.Read More
Price Chopper investing $54 million in stores, focusing on fresh 02.20.2020 By Emily Park Kansas City grocer Price Chopper plans to spend over $54 million on two new stores and remodels of existing stores throughout 2020 Read More
Regional Asian cuisines and whole fruits and vegetables among top trends 02.20.2020 By Emily Park After reviewing approximately 80,000 specialty food and drink products at the 2020 Winter Fancy Foods Show in January, the Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel identified eight notable trends in the industry.Read More
IRI and FMI to host ‘Top Trends in Fresh’ webinar 02.18.2020 By Emily Park The market research company IRI and The Food Industry Association (FMI) are hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. CT Feb. 25. Read More
Consumers want more environmental impact information on plant-based foods 02.14.2020 By Sam Danley Taste no longer a barrier to adoption.Read More
Nestle eyes acquisitions 02.14.2020 By Jeff Gelski PetCare, plant-based items and Starbucks alliance grow sales in fiscal 2019.Read More
FMI names senior director of member services 02.13.2020 By Andy Nelson FMI - The Food Industry Association has named a new senior director of member services.Read More