Food Industry

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.

Bill Renspie’s departure after more than two decades comes as the Corona brewer faces pressure following a tax on Mexican imports levied by the White House.

The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.

Upgrading systems and collaborating to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 will be a long, complicated process. Learn how leaders are preparing.