In 2014, Betsy founded McGinn eComm to provide expertise in eCommerce strategy to consumer products companies, ranging from launch stage to multi-billion dollar brands.

On the heels of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and iced coffee growth, cold brew coffee has become commonplace across the foodservice spectrum, according to "Office Coffee Service in the U.S.: Market Trends and Opportunities, 3rd Edition," a report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

As flavorful as they are convenient, the five ready-to-eat hearty soups rely on the same standards for clean, organic ingredients the soup and broth maker adopted more than three decades ago.

New research from Mintel reveals that almost three in 10 (28%) Younger Millennials (aged 24-31) drink at home because they believe "it takes too much effort to go out."

Like the original powdered almond butter, the chocolate variety is naturally expeller pressed, peanut-allergy safe, and can be used for baking and blending.

Although foodservice spending has been increasing — up 2% in the year ending May 2018 —foodservice visits were flat in the period compared to year ago.

As part of the brand's new "Tastes of America" program, Lay's is introducing eight new regionally-inspired flavors that represent distinctive tastes from across the country. In just a few bites, flavor fans can travel coast-to-coast as they enjoy local flavors from across the nation.

"Innovation drives our company's growth, and snacks have played a large role in that growth since 2016," said Lauren Keller, senior brand manager at Columbus. "Since then, The Columbus® brand has grown 18%.  And we always keep to our San Francisco heritage and love for craft meats." 

The new protein chips garnered 72% of reader votes, creating a echoing expanse between first and second place. Reddi-wip Non-Dairy Almond, Coconut varieties grabbed the runner-up spot, while YQ by Yoplait finished third.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning help food and beverage manufacturers effectively “invert the pyramid” of traditional R&D and innovation.