Food Manufacturing

ABA SmartBrief

News for the non-alcoholic beverage industry

ABA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Beverage Association

Pepsi launches summer campaign with country star Hayes

5/21/2013

  • Mashable

Country music star Hunter Hayes is featured in a Pepsi ad signaling the launch of its Iconic Summer campaign. The effort extends to events such as Fourth of July fireworks and a free concert series fr… Read More

GMA SmartBrief

News for the food, beverage and CPG industry

GMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Grocery Manufacturers Association

Crop insurance is focus of early Farm Bill debate

5/21/2013

  • Politico (Washington, D.C.)

As the Senate begins debate on the Farm Bill, the White House is signaling it wants more savings from the crop insurance program. Amendments seek to cut the insurance for tobacco producers and wealthi… 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

Clif Bar CEO on sustaining growth in a fast-moving industry

5/21/2013

  • FoodNavigator

Clif Bar CEO Kevin Cleary credits consumer desire for nutrition, convenience and taste for the company's 17% annual compounded growth rate over the past decade. "And, consumer interest is only increas… 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