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VIDEO: Energy Bars Get Savory With New Twists on Flavor
January 26, 2015 | by Wall Street Journal | Comments
Energy bars and gels, typically consumed by athletes while working out, are now being made in savory flavors. After decades of sweet options like chocolate and berries, flavors like pizza and barbecue are now taking over.
VIDEO: Hershey's Blocks Cadbury Chocolates From Entering the US
January 27, 2015 11:15 am | by Bloomberg Business | Comments
Cadbury chocolate...
VIDEO: Serving Up 8K Pounds of Meat on the 'World's Largest BBQ Pit'
January 26, 2015 11:05 am | by USA Today | Comments
The world's largest barbecue pit: A barbecue pit so big it is hooked up to a Peterbilt with an...
VIDEO: How Technology Could End Illegal Fishing
January 23, 2015 11:30 am | by The Economist | Comments
There is a good chance that one in five fish sold in a store or served in a restaurant has been...
VIDEO: Why a 200-Year-Old Brewer Turned to Robots
January 28, 2015 3:20 pm | by Wall Street JournalSome things in business simply cannot be hurried. Badische Stattsbrauerei Rothaus in Germany hasn't changed the recipe of its beer since the 1790s, but the company needed to change the way it packaged its bottles. So, it turned to robots.
VIDEO: Innovations in the Food World Often Start With Technology
January 28, 2015 9:45 am | by The Lempert ReportFrom agriculture to production, innovations in the food world often start with technology. Where better to find a mass of these innovative ideas than in the epicenter of entrepreneurs and tech startups: Silicon Valley.
The Next Global Markets For US Businesses
January 27, 2015 3:15 pm | by Jon Minnick, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business TechnologyThe U.S. economy is surging ahead while areas like China, Europe and Russia struggle economically. In order to keep the momentum going for U.S. businesses, they’ll have to look at new global markets to expand. So where are companies aiming their focus?
Happy Birthday, Beer Can! Cheers to 80 Years
January 27, 2015 2:30 pm | by Kari Imberg, Associate Editor, Food ManufacturingOn Jan. 24, 1935, Krueger Brewing of Richmond, Virginia sold the very first beer can. While the beer cans of 80 years ago don't look too different from the cans of today, consumers had to actually crack open a cold one by using a can opener.
VIDEO: This Australian Yogurt is Taking Over Shelves in America
January 23, 2015 9:10 am | by ABC NewsMove over, Chobani — there's a new Greek yogurt in town. Female entrepreneur Koel Thomae's Australian spin on Greek yogurt has won over American consumers' stomaches. The company had over 70 million in sales last year alone.
VIDEO: Famous Portland Whole Grain Bread Goes National
January 22, 2015 11:20 am | by USA TodayGoing against the gluten-free fad, Portland, Ore.-based Dave's Killer Bread has gained legions of fans for its seeded, nutritious sandwich loaves. Now it has plans to expand to every single state in the U.S. by the end of 2015.
VIDEO: This is How McDonald's Fries Are Made
January 22, 2015 10:20 am | by ABC NewsAfter showing us how Chicken McNuggets and McRib patties are made, McDonald's is back with another video. "Are the fries even made from potatoes?" And "Are they ground up and mushed into the fry shape?" These are just a couple of questions that customers are asking.
VIDEO: Will This Delivery Service Kill the Grocery Store?
January 22, 2015 9:10 am | by CNN MoneyLess than three years after opening, Blue Apron delivers more than 1 million meals per month to customers across the country. Will it kill grocery stores?
VIDEO: Hot Honey Creates Powerful Mix of Sweet and Spicy
January 21, 2015 8:00 am | by CBS This MorningSriracha isn't the only condiment that's delighting spicy food lovers. Michael Kurtz was working as a part-time pizza apprentice in Brooklyn when he realized his homemade hot honey might be the next thing to stick.
VIDEO: Kids Are Eating 'Too Much Pizza'
January 20, 2015 9:20 am | by Kari Imberg, Associate Editor, Food ManufacturingOn any given day, 22 percent of kids ages six to 19 are eating pizza. All those slices add up to about one quarter of their daily calories. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study published in Pediatrics.
VIDEO: What Food Items Will Cost More in 2015?
January 16, 2015 9:20 am | by CNN MoneyConsumers paid more for groceries in 2014, and they most likely will again this year. Droughts, animal activists and trade agreements are just a few of the reasons why Americans may pay more in food prices in 2015.
VIDEO: Cheese Ban Hits Seattle
January 15, 2015 2:45 pm | by Kari Imberg, Associate Editor, Food ManufacturingSorry cheese lovers, but there will be no cheeseburgers or cheese and crackers for you tomorrow; at least not in the Seattle area. The city manager of Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County, Washington, has installed a ban on cheese consumption or possession. Find out why!
VIDEO: Is This the Healthiest App Yet?
January 14, 2015 2:45 pm | by The Lempert ReportAre you looking to get healthier this new year? There is a new app out that can help you do just that. It's called Bag IQ. The application can track and analyze quality, nutrition and the price of the food products you buy.
Gourmet Oatmeal: It's Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
January 14, 2015 10:20 am | by ABC NewsIf you aren't already aware, January is National Oatmeal Month. ABC's Tina Trinh takes a look at the wonders of gourmet oatmeal by visiting Oat Meals in New York City. Learn the various ways you can dress up this breakfast staple, like with bacon and peanut butter or even pesto and tomato.
VIDEO: Pringles Releases New 'Food Truck' Flavored Chips...in Secret?
January 13, 2015 1:45 pm | by USA TodayDid Pringles just release a new flavor and not even tell anybody? New Kickin' Chicken Taco flavored Pringles are popping up in a supermarket chain in the Midwest, apparently part of a new 'Food Truck' collection.
VIDEO: What's Hot in Food Trends, From Seaweed to Toast
January 13, 2015 11:20 am | by USA TodayToast as a taste, seaweed on everything and chocolate as dark as night. These are just a few of the trends at this year's Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Watch this video to find out what other wacky food trends may be coming your way.
VIDEO: US Grocery Stores Are Missing Out on Ethnic Food Trend
January 13, 2015 9:35 am | by Kari Imberg, Associate Editor, Food ManufacturingAre American supermarkets missing out on a big sales opportunity by not stocking enough ethnic foods? A new study says more than half of ethnic food consumers claim to have to visit three or more specialized stores to find the full product selection they desire.
VIDEO: Ramen Makers Open 'School of Ramen' Learning Lab For Diners
January 12, 2015 12:35 pm | by CBS This MorningRamen, the traditional Japanese noodle soup, is booming in popularity in the U.S. Sun Noodle, a major ramen manufacturer, has opened the Ramen Lab, a small eatery in New York City where diners can learn about the dish from a Japanese chef.
A Sandwich Elvis Could Love: The Fool's Gold
January 9, 2015 10:05 am | by Wall Street JournalMeet the Fool's Gold: a sandwich that was loved and devoured by Elvis Presley. Made with peanut butter, jelly and bacon, the sandwich is served up at Nick's Cafe in Lakewood, Colo.
VIDEO: Major Investors Put Money Into Marijuana
January 8, 2015 12:10 pm | by Jon Minnick, Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business TechnologyFounders Fund, the $2 billion San Francisco venture capital firm run by Silicon Valley stars including Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of Paypal, is investing in Privateer Holdings, a marijuana company that owns several pot-related brands.
