Food Manufacturing

ABA SmartBrief

News for the non-alcoholic beverage industry

ABA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Beverage Association

Hiball debuts energy-infused coconut water

5/22/2013

  • BevNet.com

Hiball is introducing an energy-infused organic coconut water and said it is planning an Aug. 1 launch for a chocolate version. Hiball Coconut Water, which is non-carbonated, contains organic caffeine… Read More

GMA SmartBrief

News for the food, beverage and CPG industry

GMA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Grocery Manufacturers Association

Senate farm bill would trim food stamp spending

5/22/2013

  • SeattlePI.com

The Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the farm bill includes an annual cut of $400 million, or about one-half of 1%, from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the food … 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

One-third of wine drinkers, restaurants care about sustainability

5/21/2013

  • Western Farm Press

About 34% of wine drinkers consider environmentally friendly or sustainable attributes when deciding which wines to purchase, and about 37% of retail and restaurant chains do too, according to studies… Read More