Consumer Trends | Food Manufacturing

Gardein Launches Line of Plant-Based Meat Soups

The five new soups from the Conagra Brands subsidiary are completely vegan, delivering 10-15 grams of protein per serving.

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USDA Advises Consumers on Safely Preparing Frozen Food

With so many consumers cooking from home, the agency stressed the need to read and follow product label instructions and not rely solely on appearance.

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Despite Pandemic, Americans Are Loading Up on Halloween Candy

Earlier Halloween displays at some chains likely helped boost sales, but Americans may also be in a mood to celebrate after months of pandemic anxiety.

Mars Unveils New Name for Uncle Ben's

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Regenerative Ag Beef Brand Wholesome Meats Takes on Fake Meat Industry

New Pepsi Might Put You to Sleep

Cases of canned Yuengling Traditional Lager are stacked in the warehouse of the D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery Mill Creek plant on July 21, 2020, in Pottsville, PA.

Yuengling Invades the West Coast

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Beyond Meat Launching Meatless Meatballs in Grocery Stores

Beyond Meatballs will be rolling into grocery stores nationwide starting this week.

Jelly Belly Founder Launches Golden Ticket Game

You could even win a candy factory.

Molson Coors Debuts Non-Alcoholic Product Line

It's the brewer's latest effort to expand beyond the beer aisle and reach more consumers seeking better-for-you beverages.

'Magically Delicious' and Now Sold Separately

For those who spent their mornings picking through cereal to isolate the sweet treats, this latest announcement is for you.

Clients line up outside the Mississippi Department of Employment Security WIN Job Center in Pearl, Miss., Aug. 31, 2020.

Recovery Stalls as Consumers Signal Caution

The U.S.'s economic engine may be running out of fuel.

In this July 1, 2020, file photo, a waitress takes a food order from the kitchen at Slater's 50/50 in Santa Clarita, CA.

California Virus Rules Bring Backlash from Eateries, Gyms

The California Restaurant Association said in a statement Friday that restaurants will continue to close permanently around the state.

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July US Consumer Spending Ticks Up 1.9%

The third consecutive increase was smaller than gains of 8.2% in May and 5.6% in June.

In this March 13, 2020 file photo, lobsters await shipping at a wholesale distributer in Arundel, Maine.

Lobster Supplier's Pro-Trump Speech Draws Criticism

Main lobersterman Jason Joyce spoke in favor of the President's trade policies on Tuesday, earning a rebuke from the state's Democratic party.

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KFC Suspends 'Its Finger Lickin’ Good' Slogan

The fried chicken retailer deemed it “the most inappropriate slogan for 2020" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sugar House bartender Shelby Minnix creates a Lavender Lemonade cocktail in a to-go bottle on Aug. 13 in Detroit.

To-Go Drinks A Lifeline for Struggling Bars, Restaurants

At least 33 states are temporarily allowing cocktails to-go during the pandemic, but some establishments want states to slow down.

Julie and Greg Schwab wait to order from the Dreamy Drinks food truck on Aug. 10 near the suburb of Lynnwood, WA, north of Seattle.

Embattled Food Trucks Find New Life in Suburbs

Long seen as an urban treasure, food trucks are now being saved by the suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Girl Scouts Add French Toast Cookies to Lineup

Toast-Yay will be part of the Girl Scout Cookie launch on Jan. 15, 2021.