Rise in Brazilian beef and poultry exports
Exports of beef and poultry helped drive further growth in Brazilian food exports last month, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC).
Archives for April 3, 2013
MINTEL PREDICTS STRONG US GROWTH FOR HEALTHY KIDS YOGURT DRINKS
Dannon took two years to win 25% Danimals Smoothies sugar cut
Dairy giant Dannon (Danone) says it spent two years reformulating its Danimals Smoothies for kids in the US to achieve a 25% sugar reduction, as Mintel predicts strong growth for kid-friendly yogurt drinks with health and wellness benefits in the country...
Sorghum is celiac-safe: Study
The cereal grain sorghum is a safe food for consumers with celiac disease and therefore ideal for gluten-free formulations, new research finds.
China battles bird flu outbreak
Authorities in China and Hong Kong have warned people to avoid contact with poultry following an outbreak of a new strain of bird flu, which has left three dead.
Cadbury India discounts Toblerone to grow premium category
Mondelez International’s Cadbury India has introduced a two-week promotion on Toblerone in most modern retailers in a bid to grow the premium chocolate category.
Company update
Nestlé Japan 100 years on: wasabi KitKats and nutrition on wheels
A great deal has changed in Japanese society since Nestlé opened the doors to its Far East division for the first time 100 years ago. And as the company moves into its second century, Japan now faces a raft of issue brought about by a chronically ageing...
Phosphate study prompts EC request for safety reassessment
The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to reassess the safety of phosphates as food additives, after researchers suggested excessive phosphate consumption could be damaging to health.
Mondelez CEO Rosenfeld bags $28.8m in 2012
Mondelez International chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has been awarded a 31% rise in compensation in 2012 taking her total annual earnings to $28.8m, according to a company filing.
The 'all-natural' fightback? Judge throws out AriZona Iced Teas lawsuit and blasts 'dilatory' plaintiffs' counsel
A decision by a judge to throw out a class action lawsuit alleging that AriZona Iced Teas are not ‘natural’ because they contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and citric acid, should give hope to scores of firms facing similar legal challenges, say...
ConAgra: 74% of consumers are more open to buying private brands than they were two years ago
While ConAgra Foods has been on a “very steep learning curve” since it acquired private label giant Ralcorp, bosses are more confident than ever that demand for store brands “is not only here to stay but will play a leading role in the industry's...
China boom continues for Australia beef exports
Australian beef and veal exports to China have continued to surge, driving first-quarter export volumes to a near record high.
Unilever enters UK confectionery market with Kinnerton licensing deal
Unilever has made its first foray into the UK confectionery market after reaching a licensing deal with Kinnerton Confectionery for ice cream brands Magnum, Cornetto and Mini Milk to be made in chocolate form.
Researchers ask: What’s left to discover about trans fats?
Further research on artificial trans fat and heart health is not necessary, claim the authors of a new review – but there is a need for more research in several other areas related to trans fat.
Intelligent evidence: 'Breakthrough' in microbiome sampling promises greater proof for probiotic claims
A new non-invasive method to test the effects of functional foods and nutrients on the gut flora promises to help industry build solid evidence for health claims substantiation, says NIZO Food Research.
Thermo Fisher Scientific develops bute test
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a method to test for the presence of the veterinary drug phenylbutazone in horsemeat.
CHOICE Australia slams ‘alarmingly’ high salt levels in kids’ snacks and cereal
CHOICE Australia has slammed industry on high sodium levels in snacks and breakfast cereal targeting kids and has called for tougher action towards change.
Intellectual property
Wilmar secures IP rights to grow China’s rice bran production
Wilmar and RiceBran Technologies have announced a series of licencing tie-ins to develop rice bran and its derivatives in China. The venture will seek to develop the human food ingredient and animal nutrition markets in the country.
BPA fears may hit metal packaging sector
Consumer fears about Bisphenol A (BPA) may compound the negative impacts on metal packaging in the next 10 years according to the latest study from market analyst Visiongain.
McCormick CEO: Everybody is expecting this year's growth to be driven much more by volume than pricing
While surging commodity prices have meant that much of the industry’s growth in the past year or two has come from pricing rather than volume, things are beginning to change, says seasonings and spices giant McCormick.
USDA program succeeds in boosting fruit, veggie consumption among school kids
A recent study has concluded that a US government program has been successful in getting kids in low income schools to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables. The program works by exposing elementary school students to these foods, foods that they...