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Study reveals key food drivers for 2018

Better-for-you claims continue to be on-trend, having increased market penetration from 42% in 2012 to 49% in 2017 YTD.

November 9, 2017

More conscious than ever about making responsible food choices, four in 10 U.S. and UK consumers increased their consumption of "healthy foods," seven in 10 want to know and understand the ingredient list, one in five in the United States are most influenced by "real" ingredients and ethical claims on packaging are top of mind, according to a study produced by Innova Market Insights, The Netherlands.

Freiberger USA to acquire Richelieu Foods

Richelieu produces private label frozen pizza and deli pizza as well as sauces and dressings for retail grocery and foodservice customers nationwide.

November 9, 2017

Freiberger, a Morris Plains, N.J.-based subsidiary of Südzucker, acquired Richelieu Foods.

Loblaw unveils first fully electric Class 8 truck for zero-carbon deliveries

As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint 30% by 2030, Loblaw has committed to reduce the intensity of transportation emissions to 0.087 gCO2 e/t-km.

November 8, 2017

Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Canada, unveiled a 53-foot, fully electric Class 8 truck, capable of making commercial grocery deliveries with zero-carbon emissions.

Brakebush Brothers to expand operations in WI

The $86 million expansion is expected to create more than 200 jobs and will be in operation in December.

November 8, 2017

Brakebush Brothers Inc., a Madison, Wis.-based poultry processor, is expanding its Westfield, Wis., operation to meet growing demand.

ePac to expand into 15 U.S. markets by 2019

Each plant will focus on brands of all sizes in local markets, in particular small and medium-size businesses.

November 8, 2017

ePac, Middleton, Wis., announced plans to expand into 15 major U.S. markets by 2019.

Pioneer Foods to acquire full ownership of Heinz Foods SA

Heinz Foods South Africa will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Pioneer Foods.

November 7, 2017

Pioneer Food Group Ltd., South Africa, announced plans to acquire the outstanding 50.1% in its joint venture, from Heinz SA Proprietary Ltd., a subsidiary of the Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago.

Nestlé to source only cage-free eggs by 2025

In some parts of the world, such as in Europe, over 40% of eggs used by Nestlé are already from cage-free sources.

November 7, 2017

Nestlé announced its goal to source only eggs from cage-free hens for all food products globally by 2025.

Study: 2018 culinary trends cook up new spins on familiar foods

This report identifies more than a dozen foods, beverages and ingredients that will trend in 2018 and beyond.

November 7, 2017

The latest wave of culinary innovation is cooking up inspiration and innovation based more on the familiar than the exotic or foreign, according to “New Spins on Standards 2017: Culinary Trend Tracking Series,” produced by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Whole Foods reveals top food trends for 2018

Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018.

November 6, 2017

Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas, released its survey of the Top 10 most anticipated food trends for the year ahead.

FSNS opens food testing laboratory in Atlanta

The lab will be capable of conducting all microbiological tests, allergen detection, wet chemistry and product evaluation for the food industry.

November 6, 2017

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), San Antonio, Texas, opened a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory for the food and consumables industry in Atlanta.