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Could AG Barr spring shock bid for GSK brands Ribena and Lucozade?
Reports suggest UK soft drinks firm AG Barr could mount a £1bn+ bid for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) brands Lucozade and Ribena, with support from private equity.
Archives for July 14, 2013
Brazil reports record beef exports
Brazilian beef export revenues reached a record $3bn in the first half of 2013, although pork exports were hit by the import ban imposed by Ukraine.
Mixed response to controversial US farm bill
US farmers have expressed mixed reactions to the passing of a new farm bill by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives last week.
Single serve coffee sales surge 80% to $1bn in 2012, with private label players the new pacesetters
A perfect example of the fact that shoppers are willing to pay a premium for quality and convenience - even in tough times - the growth of the single serve coffee market has been nothing short of meteoric, growing from $1bn in 2011 to more than $1.8bn in...
Kellogg partner Wilmar remains ‘undaunted’ by palm oil supply chain challenge
Asian agri giant and Kellogg’s joint venture partner Wilmar International has defended its palm oil operations and insisted it remains undaunted by the challenge of ensuring a sustainable supply chain.
Australian red meat exports continue to grow
Australia has reported another record-beating year for red meat exports to the Middle East and North African region (MENA), while beef exports to the EU hit their highest level for a decade.
Acrylamide draft opinion due in 2014, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said it aims to complete a draft opinion on the toxicity of acrylamide for humans, and open it for public comments, by mid 2014 - with a final scientific opinion scheduled for the first half of 2015.
BPA alternative shows promise, say US researchers
An epoxy resin has been developed by US scientists that could potentially replace the controversial substance bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging.
Ganeden extends reach of its probiotic with six new food, beverage launches
Probiotic producer Ganeden Biotech has extended the reach of its ultra-stable probiotic ingredient BC30 into the functional foods realm with six new product launches it is unveiling at this week’s IFT show in Chicago. The launches include frozen yogurt,...
Source still unknown in cyclospora outbreak
A rare foodborne parasite has sickened more than 100 people in the US with the source of the outbreak still unknown.
Timing is everything: Early and late exposure to solid food may increase diabetes risk
Both an early and late first exposure to solid food for infants may to be associated with the development of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), according to new research.
Humanity's challenges will be 'of growth and abundance'
Humanity faces major challenges in feeding the world – but we should not underestimate our capacity to innovate to deal with crises, according to keynote speaker at IFT 2013 Fareed Zakaria.
Aus-NZ food regulator calls for submissions to support GM code change
The statutory agency for Australia and New Zealand has invited submissions on an application to change the countries’ Food Standards Code to allow food derived from a genetically modified soybean. The closing date for submissions is August 23.
End looming for Hong Kong formula restrictions
Hong Kong is on course to lift its long-running restrictions on the export of infant formula, a senior politician has revealed.
Taiwan to drop tariffs on NZ beef and sheepmeat
New Zealand farmers, processors and exporters have welcomed the finalisation of an Economic Co-operation Agreement between New Zealand and Taiwan.
Beans, peas, lentils: From ‘poor man’s meat’ to the hottest gluten-free ingredients?
Using ingredients from chick peas, dry peas and lentils - which are richer in fiber, protein, and micronutrients than gluten-free staples rice and tapioca flour - could significantly improve the texture, nutrient quality and shelf-life of gluten-free...