Beverage industry to fight back against Philadelphia’s new soda tax
Philadelphia's new soda tax violates state law, says the American Beverage Association (ABA), which is preparing to take legal action to challenge the levy.
Archives for June 21, 2016
Field Trip Jerky unveils new packaging, targets 250% growth in 2016
Five years ago, all-natural credentials, premium packaging and culinary-inspired flavors were novel territory for jerky. Today, they are simply de-rigueur, and enterprising brands must find new ways to stay ahead of the game, says Field Trip Jerky, which...
Pulses, seeds, and grains
Inclusion of pulses in processed food grew the fastest, says Pulse Canada
Of the many culinary ways pulses can be used, inclusion as an ingredient in snack foods or pasta really ramped up, Pulse Canada data says. We chatted with the industry association to learn more about the state of pulses.
GUEST ARTICLE: Eat your art out… intellectual property protection for food
Properly applied, intellectual property law is flexible enough to protect creative food designs from substantial copying, but with built-in limitations that safeguard against stifling collaboration in the food industry, says Foley Hoag attorney Natasha Reed.
Burgers disappoint US consumers
US burgers rank below the national average for customer satisfaction, but a focus on high-quality ingredients could see fast food chains encroach on restaurant industry territory.
New Monster brands Mutant and Hydro could each generate $200-$400m in retail sales in 2-3 years, predicts Wells Fargo
Mutant and Hydro – two new brands Monster Beverage Co plans to unveil this year - could each generate $200-$400m in retail sales within two to three years, the bulk of which will be incremental business, predicts Wells Fargo.
Tate & Lyle Sugars pleads for a Brexit vote as 1,280 firms say 'Stay'
As Britons prepare to vote tomorrow on whether the UK should leave the European Union, industry players are making last minute pleas to either stay or leave.
US flatbread and tortilla manufacturer Mesa Foods acquired by Teasdale
Kentucky-based tortilla and flatbread manufacturer Mesa Foods has been acquired by Hispanic foods specialist Teasdale Foods.