Bold action expected from food executives in 2016

Earnings at major food companies in 2015 were erratic.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS Sunday, January 24, 2016 forward   |   subscribe     @FoodBizNews     @NewFoodAisle     Bold action expected from food executives in 2016 Bold action expected from food executives in 2016 Earnings at major food companies in 2015 were erratic.   Global uncertainty clouds Unilever's outlook C.e.o. Paul Polman says some major issues need to be resolved in the global economy to get growth back.   General Mills revamps seven cereal recipes Seventy-five per cent of company's cereals now free of artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources.   Hillshire Brands investing in Sara Lee bakery Project includes addition of lines for gluten-free and non-bioengineered waffles.   Dispute over yogurt ingredients heads to court General Mills files lawsuit against Chobani for false advertising.   Slideshow: Five trends at Winter Fancy Food Trend spotters reveal emerging flavors and formats in specialty foods. [ view slideshow ] < >   Sponsored Message Boost Dietary Fiber Levels with MGP's Fibersym RW Fibersym resistant wheat starch can provide an excellent source of dietary fiber for bakery goods and more. Call 866.547.2122 to learn how.   Wal-Mart to close 269 stores Company to shutter all Wal-Mart Express outlets.   Enjoy Life Foods on the cusp of enjoying greater growth The company's new plant in Jeffersonville, Ind., will quintuple production capacity.   Target makes cage-free commitment Retailer pledges to sell only cage-free shell eggs by 2025.   Quote of the Week If you want to make products fresh, that means you're not going to use a preservative or it's going to be unprocessed. It does provide a real tradeoff in terms of providing a safe product for the consumer -Jayson Lusk, president-elect of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Food Business News, Jan. 19, 2016   More Top News   Dang Foods adds onion chip to portfolio Bone broth debuts in a K-cup format Jelly Belly sees opportunities in organic The complexity of growing Simple Mills Follow @FoodBizNews Follow @NewFoodAisle update your account | forward | subscribe | unsubscribe   To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@send-sosland.com to your address book or safe sender list. Advertising | Legal | Feedback ©2016 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201