Plant-based eating to grow at expense of meat and dairy
The future will be all about “plant-based eating”, according to Alpro, which is best known for its soya-based alternatives to dairy products.
Archives for September 19, 2013
Danish Food Cluster aims to put Denmark on the food innovation map
Leading Danish food companies have joined with universities and regional government in an effort to highlight Denmark’s world-class food industry innovation – setting it on a par with The Netherlands’ Food Valley.
Birko processing aid approved for unskinned livers
Birko’s Beefxide intervention has received additional approvals for use as an antimicrobial processing aid on unskinned livers and other organ meats, without the need for a drain time between application and packaging.
Horsegate good for business: ready meal boss
The horsemeat crisis was good for business because it made shoppers consider the provenance of their food more than ever before, says posh ready meal entrepreneur Charlie Bigham.
General Mills: ‘Our Q1 Greek yogurt sales grew nearly 100%, more than double the growth rate of this segment’
US sales of General Mills’ Greek yogurt business “continue to significantly outpace the segment”, said CEO Ken Powell during the firm’s first quarter earnings call this week.
Live from the 20th International Congress of Nutrition
Prof: 'GI can be more powerful obesity-fighting tool in Asia than the west'
Prebiotics and other fibres have a big role to play in curbing spiraling obesity, diabetic and pre-diabetic rates in emerging economies like India and China, according to one respected nutrition academic here at the ICN in Granada.
Manufacturing capability shortfalls prompt Bimbo Bakeries plant closure
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) will close a Californian bakery and shift production elsewhere after careful analysis showed shortfalls in the infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities, the regional vice president said.
THE BIG INTERVIEW: KELLOGG ASIA PACIFIC PRESIDENT – PART II
Kellogg APAC president: We’re ready to drive Pringles deeper into Asia
Pringles brand awareness is varied across Asia Pacific but commercial innovations like seasonal marketing and in-store promotions should deepen traction, Kellogg’s Asia Pacific president says.
ICN proceedings
New dietary strategies needed for Europe’s ageing population
European dietary strategy should be adapted to its ageing population, the EU-backed NU-AGE project told the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) in Granada, Spain, this week.
Surface steam pasteurisation can prevent listeria on fish, says researcher
Rapid heating of the surface with steam at 100 °C can prevent listeria on fish, according to a Nofima researcher.
Australian live export ship restarts journey to Israel
An Australian live export ship forced to return to Freemantle port for mechanical repairs has finally set sail on its voyage to Israel.
ConAgra changes tactics after summer of crazy deals: 'We need to be more price competitive'
ConAgra has committed to pumping more resources into trade spending following a summer of crazy discounting in the frozen aisles and some other parts of the store as firms attempted to tackle weak volumes with bigger discounts, said bosses yesterday.
McKee Foods brings back Devil Dogs, Ring Dings, Yodels, Drake’s Coffee Cake 10 months after Hostess collapse: ‘We had to start from scratch’
The return of brands from the former Hostess stable including Devil Dogs, Ring Dings, Yodels and Drake’s Coffee Cake on Monday will be followed by several other Drake’s products in the coming days including Honey Buns, Blueberry Muffins, Banana Nut...
International salt reduction: Local tailoring is crucial, warn researchers
Understanding and behaviours on salt consumption differ hugely from market to market across the globe – something manufacturers must take heed of when reducing levels, researchers warn.
Irish firm bags McDonald’s bacon deal
Irish bacon producer Dew Valley has been awarded a new contract to supply an annual 36 tonnes of cooked bacon to McDonald’s for sale through the fast food chain’s 84 Irish outlets.
GreenPalm announces first trade of palm oil by-product certificate
GreenPalm has announced the first certified trade of palm oil by-product for feed use, hailing the development a triumph in supply chain sustainability for food manufacturers.
Agilent splits in two, remains focussed on food
Agilent Technologies has split to form two public companies but will continue its focus on its food program, the firm said yesterday.
Recovery forecast for Uruguayan beef
Uruguayan beef production is expected to continue its recovery through to next year, according to forecasts from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Breaking news
Cargill to settle deceptive marketing lawsuit alleging Truvia stevia-based sweetener is not ‘natural’
Cargill has agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it is misleading shoppers by marketing its Truvia consumer products (which contain stevia extract Reb-A and erythritol) as ‘natural’.
Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout
Scientists in New Zealand have for the first time discovered a genetic link between sugary drinks and the occurrence of the debilitating arthritic disease, gout, in men.
drinktec 2013: live from the show floor
Tate & Lyle has high European hopes for Splenda-based water enhancers
Abigail Storms, global marketing director, sweeteners and beverage, Tate & Lyle, insists Splenda sucralose perfectly suits liquid water enhancers as an emerging European category, against the backdrop of success for products such as Kraft Foods' MIO...