#food-industry

#food-industry

When she started taking the weight-loss drug, the writer worried about the effect it might have on her job. Here, she reflects on how her relationship with food has changed and what the rise of GPL-1s will mean for the food industry here I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned about how taking Mounjaro would affect my ability to do my job, which explains why I prevaricated for so long before taking the plunge.

New bags-matte-ified and designed to look like wood planks (like a potato crate)-will hold the chips with revamped ingredient lists. Lay's promises that the baked, kettle-cooked, and original chips won't taste different, they just won't have any synthetic colors or flavors: The redesign will also incorporate a new logo that looks like the sun, photos of potatoes on the bag, and the phrase "Made with real potatoes."

Companies blame higher costs for prices increases - but analysis by the 'Sunday Independent' reveals combined operating profit among 18 popular brands is up over 62pc since 2021, to €416.8m The food industry is blaming higher costs as the main driver of soaring prices - but analysis by the Sunday Independent shows major brands across the sector are reporting bumper profits, explaining at least some of the price hikes.

Nostalgia is running rampant in marketing, with myriad brands resurrecting old ads, taglines and mascots to build emotional resonance. What happens when an organization wants to do the opposite of nostalgia bait: make consumers forget its most-recognized slogan in favor of something fresher and more relevant? The National Pork Board was recently faced with such a challenge, and its journey to repositioning pig protein carries larger lessons for how legacy brands are adapting to the digital age.

Grilling remains one of the most dynamic sectors in the food and beverage industry, inspiring everything from viral flavors at pop-up events to plant-based dining innovations.

Workers at Somerby Top Farm reportedly hit pigs with boards, paddles, and fists, deliberately targeting areas such as snouts and eyes. Welfare checks often ignored visible injuries and suffering, with one inspection of 1,000 pigs lasting just 90 seconds.

The new approach to eating emphasizing protein, known as the 'macro-mindset,' has gained mainstream popularity, forcing the food industry to adapt.

The end result of Newman's salad dressing experiments was a hit. Stewart included Newman's salad dressing in a blind taste-testing lineup, and the actor's recipe won all the accolades from participants.

In 1971, the chemist Yoshiyuki Takasaki, working in Chiba City, Japan, patented the process to create high fructose corn syrup, revolutionizing sweeteners.

The modern iteration of the Ball Park dog is made from 100% USDA-inspected beef with no artificial colors, flavors, byproducts, or additives.

When I was younger and less informed, I thought people were just coming for the food... but I've learned how incredibly important a team is.

Owner Moustafa Eissa expressed, "In the Muslim community, there is no halal hot dog. We decided to start that off as a small weekend thing. From there, it took off."

Hannah Drye, also known as 'Dough Hands,' discovered her love for pizza in 2011 while working part-time at a local pizzeria during her university days.

Attendance at conventions like the Specialty Food Show appears to reflect the effects of the Trump administration's policies, with sparse crowds and disheartening international business representation.

Opening a restaurant requires deep soul-searching and a genuine love for the food and beverage industry, not just a romantic notion.

Prairie Fresh's bacon debut represents the extension of their connected food system philosophy into retail's competitive sector, featuring three varieties: Applewood Smoked, Hickory Smoked, and Hickory Smoked Thick Cut.

Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options.