Food industry struggling to reach 'holy grail' of nutrition plus convenience

After nearly a decade of grappling with the need for more-healthful offerings, food-industry executives at the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s first Future of...

C-stores adding healthier, more upscale fare

Convenience stores, which have endured the image over the years of appealing primarily to gluttonous calorie hounds, have been bulking up lately with some unlikely...

Easy breakfast options, yogurt, healthy snacks show gains

When it comes to their day-to-day fare, Americans show an increasing penchant for valuing convenience over all else, including taste and nutritional value.

C-store sandwich supplier is "Hungry to Help"

Deli Express is celebrating its 50th anniversary by kicking off its “Hungry to Help” campaign aimed at helping families of military service members benefited by the...

Hot dogging chefs take convenience upscale

Dallas-based 7-Eleven Inc., in an effort to beef up quality, flavor and value of its expanded line-up of high-quality and gourmet-style fresh foods, brings a team of...

Health, Convenience Driving Global F Product GrowthACNielsen.com

  ...Health, Convenience Driving Global F Product Growth ACNielsen.com 01/26/2005 http://www2.acnielsen.com/news/20050126.shtml More News: 11/20/2009 Donnie Smith...

Restaurant Industry Sales Expected to Reach $511 Billion in 2006

A new study from the National Restaurant Assn. predicts 2006 restaurant sales will reach $511 billion, or 48 percent of total consumer food expenditures. Other...

Top Ten New Food NPD Trends for 2010

Soft drink titans push coffee in a can

The beverage industry, led by Pepsi, is on a quest to make the coffee maker a relic. They are selling cans and bottles of coffee drinks, aimed at...

Greener Packaging on Tap for New Consumer Packaged Goods

Recession or not, consumer packaged goods makers are forging ahead with new packaging innovations that are better for the environment, offer new convenience benefits...