Product Innovation

Diamond Foods Drives Product Development with New Innovation Center
Diamond Foods, Inc. has opened a new 7,000-square-foot innovation center adjacent to the Kettle Brand potato chip facility. The innovation center will drive new product offerings for Diamond's entire family of brands.
Kellogg Company, BCTGM Announce Agreement
Approximately 1,300 employees are covered under this new contract, which will allow the company to further invest in innovation and brand growth.

Campbell's Announces Recipe Changes and Expanded Organic Products

Campbell Soup Company announces several strategic changes to its portfolio including:removal of artificial colors and flavors by end of fiscal 2018;simplifying recipes of existing condensed soups for kids;expanding the Plum line of organic food for babies, tots and kids; and Plum launchingGrowWell, a range of purees which provide nutrients from ingredients like chia and Greek yogurt.
K-C's Depend Builds 'Underwareness'

New Silhouette product rollout and campaign targets younger female consumers
Chobani Undergoes Major Portfolio Expansion

Greek Yogurt brand Chobani introduces new Chobani Flip products, new flavors, and new packaging as part of its largest portfolio expansion to-date.
General Mills' New Products Focus on Wellness

General Mills will debut new products this summer, including several to align with the growing consumer interest in wellness, as well as convenient products and sweets.
Starbucks, Target, Walmart and More Unite to Hire 100,000 Young People

Starbucks, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Target, and more come together to create the nations largest employer-led coalition to hire 100,000 opportunity youth.
Walmart Seeks to Improve Internet Product Information

Walmart is hoping to improve product information available online, especially from social media sources, with its Product Content Collection System, which will facilitate the supplier sending their catalog directly to the company.
Domino's Launches Apple Watch App

Domino's Pizza launches its new app for Apple Watch, which includes Domino's Tracker, allowing customers to track their order on the watch.
Haier America Opens Technology and Design Center

Haier America, a subsidiary of appliances brand Haier Group, announces the opening of a Technology and Design Center of Excellence, which will create 50 high-wage technology jobs and bolster the local economy.