Kellogg’s ‘wholesome’ ads misleading, says ASA
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld complaints that adverts for Kellogg’s ‘wholesome’ cookies were misleading and implied that the snacks were healthier than they actually are.
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US food sector outlook is ‘pessimistic’, say analysts
The US food industry faces a negative and worsening outlook, with falling demand for key brands and bankruptcies predicted by Moody’s.
CSPI rejects task force trans fat advice
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has urged Pennsylvanian officials to ignore the advice of a task force on trans fat, which concluded that a mandatory ban “could be more harmful from a health perspective”.
FMC alginate reshuffle creates largest western production site
FMC BioPolymer is to consolidate its alginate manufacturing at its plant in Norway, making this the largest production facility in the western world for the ingredients.
Alternatives and innovation sought with Danisco enzymes move
Danisco says it is will be shifting its UK-based brewing enzymes operations to Denmark as part of a global shake up of the group’s beverage business designed to strengthen innovation in the segment.
Colombian food giant to buy Mexican chocolate maker
Colombia's Grupo Nacional de Chocolates, purportedly the country's biggest food company, will buy Mexican chocolate manufacturer Nutresa for $95m.
ADM plans strategy to beat lower demand on strong Q2 profits
Agricultural processing giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has reported strong second quarter results despite slowing demand, with profits up 24 percent compared to the same period last year.
Meat inspection system defended
The Canadian Meat Council said that the recent media coverage of the finding of the bacterium, listeria, in a Canadian meat processing plant is unwarranted and is creating a false impression of both the industry and Canada's meat inspection system.
Purac builds science for salt replacer in meats
A potassium lactate and sodium diacetate mix may reduce the sodium chloride content by 40 per cent, and significantly increase shelf-life, says a new study from Purac.