Food Manufacturing

ABA SmartBrief

News for the non-alcoholic beverage industry

ABA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Beverage Association

Launches keep beverage industry bubbling

5/20/2013

  • QSRMagazine.com

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago highlights a shift in the beverage industry from traditional carbonated soft drinks to products including energy drinks, rea… Read More

GMA SmartBrief

News for the food, beverage and CPG industry

GMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Grocery Manufacturers Association

Danone forms yogurt joint venture in China

5/20/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

Danone and China Mengniu Dairy are forming a joint venture to expand yogurt production and sales in China. The state-owned dairy controls 17% of the yogurt market in China, where yogurt sales grew 17%… Read More

IDFA SmartBrief

News about the dairy processing industry

IDFA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Dairy Foods Association

Report: Restaurant sales hit a record in April

5/20/2013

  • USA Today

Restaurant sales hit an all-time high of $45.9 billion in April, according to the Census Bureau, and it's likely the trend will continue in the coming months as consumers shake off their recession-era… Read More

NCA SmartBrief

News and trends in the confectionery industry

NCA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Confectioners Association

Despite halt of Alert gum, energy market is strong

5/20/2013

  • ConfectioneryNews.com (France)

Though Wrigley has suspended production of its Alert gum because of FDA concerns about added caffeine, the market for energy products remains strong, said Thomas Jahn, marketing manager for Fertin Pha… Read More

GPI SmartBrief

Glass packaging news

GPI SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Glass Packaging Institute

Enhanced water makes a splash

5/15/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

Water that is enhanced with flavors or functionality is gaining popularity as people seek alternatives to plain water. "People are looking for an alternative to soda that still tastes good to them," s… Read More