ALDI introduces ‘Specially Selected’ gourmet private label brand to US stores
ALDI is introducing its premium private label range ‘Specially Selected’ to US stores after it proved a big hit in Europe.
Archives for April 11, 2013
Lawmakers' report on energy drink labeling mirrors existing recommendations, CRN says
A report on labeling and marketing of energy drinks by three members of Congress matches much of what industry is already working toward, according the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
Industry may see long term benefits from a 'people not profits' strategy
Industry they may see benefits in lowering prices and making products available to broader markets, according to one expert who suggests that manufacturers should consider people not profits by looking at the bigger 'socially responsible picture'.
IRN-BRU escapes ASA scrutiny after ad draws ‘anti-English’ fire
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says it does not plan to investigate nearly 70 complaints relating to a video advert for avowedly Scottish soft drink Irn Bru, following claims that the advert is anti-English.
WHO outlines variety of salt reduction strategies across Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report outlining European salt reduction strategies – and while most countries are following EU guidelines, there are still big differences between policies.
Infant sugar consumption at levels that could harm oral health, says dental charity
New data on infants’ consumption of sugar suggests that more than a quarter of young children are at risk of poor oral health, according to the UK’s Dental Hygiene Foundation.
Heineken silent on $650m sale rumor regarding PepsiCo licensee
Heineken has refused to comment on rumors it has now put its Finnish business Hartwall up for sale seeking around €500m, after starting a strategic review of the unit in February.
Smaller soda sizes may actually increase sales: Study
Consumers tend to buy more soda when offered it in packs of smaller sized servings than when offered a single large drink, according to new research.
RTE cereals reduce BMI in obesity-prone minority, low-income kids: Study
Obesity-prone minority US children from low-income families could reduce their body mass index (BMI) by prolonged consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals, new research suggests.
Is the decline in US meat consumption terminal?
At 270.7lbs, Americans eat more meat per capita* than any other nation (with the exception of the carnivorous folk of Luxembourg, who get through a whopping 301.4lbs). But they are eating less than they used to, says market researcher Packaged Facts.
Mondelez develops high quality chewing gum printing
Mondelez has developed a method for improved print quality on chewing gum that it claims will help boost consumer appeal.
Givaudan and AkzoNobel partner on salt reduction
AkzoNobel Salt Specialties has partnered with Givaudan to produce a one-to-one salt replacer for up to 40% salt reduction in processed meat.
Horsemeat crisis
Meat supply chain has ‘shocking blind spots’ after 50kt goes missing
The European meat supply chain still contains “shocking blind spots”, said a supply chain management firm, after the Dutch authorities revealed 50,000t of meat supplied by two Dutch meat traders may have contained horsemeat.
Own-label food and drink brands mislead consumers: Which?
Nearly a third of consumers feel misled by own-label brands – including food and drink products – which ape the packaging of leading brands, warns a survey by consumer watchdog Which?
B Corp concept harnesses profit for social good, co-founder says
One of the inventors of the B Corporation concept, Andrew Kassoy, said his goal was to find a way to harness the entrepreneurial spirit to solve social problems. Along the way, he discovered that a new corporate structure was needed to support that mission.
THE BANKRUPTCY THAT ROCKED THE MARKET
Hostess sales tot up $860m
Hostess Brands has closed all asset sales and pulled in $860m; a figure a little less than the worth of the company but expected given the speed of the sell-offs, an analyst says.
Lindt to seize on Singapore’s premium chocolate cravings with DKSH deal
Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has reached a deal with market expansion services group DKSH to strengthen its position in the Singapore where demand for premium chocolate is rising.