Why is bigger no longer better in the CPG marketplace?
Does size matter? Yes, but bigger does not necessarily mean better if you’re in the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, according to a new analysis from Boston Consulting Group and IRI.
Archives for May 1, 2013
NYC start-up aims to carve a niche in the healthy snacks market with frozen bite-size fruity cubes
New York-based start-up LifeIce is aiming to create a completely new category in the healthy snacking market with new bite-sized all-natural frozen fruit snacks that are sold as a shelf-stable product in a freeze-at-home tray.
UK pig industry tackles EU non-compliance
The British pig industry will start monitoring the UK food chain to ensure that illegal pork is not brought in from farms that are non-compliant with the sow stall ban introduced at the beginning of this year.
Iran to boost poultry exports
Iran plans to dramatically increase its volumes of poultry exports this year, according to industry experts.
Food and Beverage positive for Ecolab
Ecolab has reported Food and Beverage sales increased despite continued economic headwinds.
Aquaculture boost will benefit manufacturers, says EC
Manufacturers will benefit from a sustainable supply of high quality fish if aquaculture in Europe is better developed, the European Commission (EC) says.
Neogen expands raw meat species services
Neogen has rolled out a raw meat species identification testing service for customers in North America at its laboratories in Lansing, Michigan.
Spice demands: Frutarom doubles capacity in Germany
Frutarom Savory Solutions, a division of Israel-based flavours giant Frutarom, is doubling capacity in Sittensen, Germany, to meet growing demand for savoury flavours from Germany and Eastern Europe.
£62m UK brand set for Stateside rollout
Apple of AB InBev’s eye: Stella Cidre set for US launch
AB InBev CEO Carlos de Brito has revealed that the world’s biggest brewer will launch UK cider sales sensation Stella Cidre in the US within the next few weeks.
Greek yogurt ‘a platform’ for Activia probiotic brand expansion - Dannon
Dannon has launched a Greek yogurt variation of its popular probiotic-enriched Activia yogurt brand in the US – a combination the company has branded a “powerhouse.”
US turkey sector disputes bacteria report findings
The US turkey industry has hit back at a report which claimed that ground turkey on sale in supermarkets was rife with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Lean pork breakfast can help teens’ diet, finds study
Eating lean protein for breakfast, such as pork, sausage or ham, can stop sugary snack cravings later in the day, new research has shown.
Pearson Candy snaps up Nestlé‘s Bit-O-Honey brand
Minnesota-based Pearson Candy Company has sealed its fifth brand acquisition from Nestlé USA with chewing candy brand Bit-O-Honey.
Multi-million research programme unites Oz academics and industry
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the first round of government-sponsored research programme that sets out to boost innovation and productivity in the food sector.
Greencore’s chief operating officer steps down
Greencore’s chief operating officer (coo) Di Walker is stepping down from her position as a director of the company on May 24, it was announced today (May 2).
UK government rejects “inadequate response” claims in horse meat crisis
The UK government has rejected a suggestion that the response to the horse meat crisis was inadequate, insisting it was “swift and effective” with co-operation throughout Europe.
Hain Celestial snaps up organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen
Hain Celestial has acquired organic baby food firm firm Ella's Kitchen, the first company to offer baby food in flexible pouches.
Why are women 35% more likely to order dishes featuring coconut? GrubHub reveals top fruit trends
Women are about 15% more likely to order dishes featuring fruit than men when eating out, and 35% more likely to order dishes featuring coconut, according to new data from digital food ordering service GrubHub.
Birko antimicrobial intervention backed by CFIA
Birko has announced its Beefxide antimicrobial intervention has received approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for use as a non-food chemical in food processing facilities.
Emerging markets more open to chocolate innovation, says R&D chief
Consumers in emerging markets are more receptive to new chocolate products than counterparts in established markets because they don’t have a point of reference, according to ADM Cocoa’s innovation chief.
Business
Unilever HUL extension makes sense and is about time coming
That Unilever wants to extend its stake in its emerging markets subsidiary should not come as a surprise, and neither should be the fact the company is happy to part with a huge sum of cash to do so.
900 arrested in latest Chinese meat sting
China’s Ministry of Public Security has announced the arrest of 904 suspects during a three-month campaign to prevent meat-related crime, such as the sale of rat and fox under the guise of beef and mutton.
PepsiCo gets its (Mountain) Dews? ‘Venemous’ ad sterotypes stir race storm
PepsiCo’s has pulled a Mountain Dew advert created by controversial US hip-hop artist Tyler the Creator, after causing uproar after viewers claimed it embraced racial stereotypes and trivialized violence towards women.