The Campbell Soup baked goods brand unveiled rolls with stuffing seasoning, and Fresh Del Monte enters the dessert category with fruit-filled pudding cups.

Higher food prices, trade relations with China and other farm issues are becoming more central to party platforms.

David Lenzmeier said that while food fads come and go, consumers seeking products that are good for them is here to stay.

As consumers seek “Instagrammable” food products, food coloring agents are surging in growth.

In other beverage news, C4 Energy is freezing up with its latest set of flavors and color-changing cans.

While optimism remains, the chief technology officer at IFS said manufacturers should hone in on what they need to solve with artificial intelligence.