Food Industry

The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.

In other beverage news, Hint brings electrolytes into sparkling water to fulfill the growing demand for hydration.

The effort includes a QR code-powered digital hub and a digital experience that can help consumers create and share videos.

Big companies are going all in on zero-proof drinks in order to expand the struggling category, according to the World Brewing Alliance’s CEO.

CEO Brendan Foley noted “a tick-up” in activity as RFK Jr. and the Trump administration increase pressure on food manufacturers to improve the healthiness of their offerings.

The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.  

The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.

Flowers Foods said the new line of donuts, honey buns, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls is its first major extension in the brand’s 104-year-old history.

Almost a third of food in the U.S. goes to waste, requiring more solutions to preserve shelf life.

The packaged food maker will shutter the facility in June, part of a plan to simplify its supply chain.