Nestlé USA recalls pizzas due to plastic contamination
Nestlé USA has recalled four varieties of its frozen pizzas due to plastic contamination fears.
Archives for May 2, 2013
Kroger's failures permanently damaged our reputation, allege former Kraft execs behind Better Whey of Life Greek yogurt
The firm behind the Better Whey of Life Greek yogurt brand has filed a lawsuit alleging that Kroger’s manufacturing arm effectively destroyed the brand's reputation by producing a moldy, grainy, sub-par product.
Canada tackles label bureaucracy
The Canadian government has eliminated mandatory pre-market registration of meat labels in a bit to cut bureaucracy for the meat processing industry.
More arrested for smuggling infant formula than drugs - Hong Kong Customs
More people have been arrested for attempting to smuggle infant formula out of Hong Kong since 1 March 2013 than were detained at the border for trafficking drugs throughout the whole of last year, Hong Kong Customs has revealed.
San Fran City Attorney swears to litigate Monster Energy suit ‘aggressively’
San Francisco city attorney Dennis Herrera says he will aggressively litigate Monster’s lawsuit asking a federal judge to halt his investigation into posssible violations of California involved in Monster’s marketing of energy drinks to children.
US meat groups slam Renewable Fuels Standard
US meat processors and producers have strongly criticised the effects of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) on agricultural production in a government review.
Profits plummet at Maple Leaf
Currency fluctuations and the US drought are being blamed for a dramatic drop in earnings at Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods.
Lay’s is no. 9 most chosen global FMCG brand
Frito-Lay’s flagship brand Lay’s has a global penetration of 26% and is the ninth most chosen fast-moving-consumer-goods (FMCG) brand in the world, according to Kantar World Panel.
Europe must learn from the US on stevia, says Mintel
While stevia products have boomed in Europe, manufacturers should follow the US trend of blends if growth is to continue, a Mintel analyst says.
Moy Park profits bounce back
European poultry processor Moy Park has reported a significant recovery in earnings for 2012 despite tough market conditions.
Australian meat company fined for illegal imports
An Australian meat trading company has been fined $10,000 after it was found guilty of being in possession of meat imported illegally from Korea.
Reformulation revolution: Trans fatty acids records big drop in UK foods since 2007
A UK government survey has found levels of trans fats in a range of processed foods has fallen considerably since 2007 thanks to industry reformulation efforts.
Australia halts livestock exports to Egypt
Australia’s livestock export industry has voluntarily suspended exports to Egypt after video footage showed “extreme” animal cruelty at abattoirs in the country.
Study suggests compatibility between organic and health claims
Organic food brands should not be afraid of using health claims to market their products, as a new study suggests the two concepts are not as incompatible as the industry may fear.
Coconut water fortifies diet when substituted for non nutritive drinks, research shows
Coconut water can make a positive nutritional contribution to the diet if it is used to replace high calorie, non nutritional beverages, according to new research presented the recent Experimental Biology conference in Boston.
Symphony Consulting: Growth rates of key label claims - organic, natural, gluten-free - are leveling off
Growth rates of several individual label claims under the health & wellness umbrella have started to level off, according to new research from Symphony Consulting.
Nestlé and Mead Johnson Nutrition dismiss call to remove GMOs from US infant formula
Nestlé USA and Mead Johnson Nutrition have dismissed calls to remove genetically-modified organisms (GMO) from their infant formula products in the US – citing the approved use of GMOs by several national and global regulatory bodies.
E-beam tech on oysters can reduce foodborne illness, says study
Electron beam pasteurization of raw oysters can significantly reduce food poisoning, according to research from Texas A&M University.
Surge in Brazilian beef exports
More than 250,000 tonnes of chilled and frozen beef was exported from Brazil in the first three months of 2013, which was over a third up on last year.