Dietary acid load may increase diabetes risk: Study
A high overall acidity of the diet, regardless of the individual foods making up that diet, may be linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
Archives for November 12, 2013
Boulder Brands spends $8.8m on Suja juice: ‘One of the hottest Whole Foods brands’
Boulder Brands believes the future is bright for high pressure processing (HPP) treated fruit juice after snapping up an $8.8m stake in Californian juice brand Suja.
Pulses hit mainstream with improved nutrition gluten-free applications
Rich in protein, fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, gluten-free, allergen-averse, low in fat, price competitive and sustainably grown, it’s no surprise that pulses are working their way beyond soups and dips and into mainstream food production in the US.
Process Expo 2013
Millard’s Sidekick designed to improve meat yields and profits
Millard Manufacturing showcased its new SideKick classifier at Process Expo in Chicago last week.
Annies' $6 million plant acquisition will drive growth in all-important snack category, CEO says
Annies Inc. has announced the $6 million acquisition of a cracker and cookie plant in Joplin, MO that will more than triple the company’s volume in the important snacks segment.
It’s jerky Jim, but not as we know it… How KRAVE Jerky reinvented the meat snacks category
Looking for a healthy snack that is low in fat and calories, high in protein and a bit more tantalizing for the taste buds than your average nutrition bar? Try jerky, says the entrepreneur behind one of the most successful recent entrants to the US food...
Fonterra to acquire under-administration Tamar Valley Dairy yogurt assets
Fonterra has moved to strengthen its leading position in the Australian yogurt sector through the acquisition of Tasmanian firm, Tamar Valley Dairy, which went into administration earlier this year.
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Anheuser-Busch: Facebook beats any US broadcast network for consumer reach
Anheuser-Busch says Facebook now beats any US broadcast network in terms of consumer reach when marketing brands such as Budweiser and Bud Light, with one key driver rapid smartphone uptake.
Multistate outbreak of E.coli O157 from RTE salads
The DNA fingerprint in an outbreak of STEC E.coli O157 which has sickened 26 people has never been seen before in the national network, said the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Lack of progress on meat and fish waste
There is a ‘great opportunity’ to reduce meat and fish waste in UK households after a report showed no decline over a five year period compared to other sectors.
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Regional differences: What have you got in your lunchbox?
Across most countries, sandwiches and fruit are popular in children's lunchboxes while the inclusion of chips, yoghurt and cheese snacks varies considerably across regions, according to a consumer report by the Irish Food Board.
Premier Foods agrees exclusive partnership with oils and fats supplier AAK
UK food firm Premier Foods has agreed a three-year collaboration on oils and fats development with AAK, making the Swedish specialist its exclusive oils and fats supplier.
Kellogg in trouble over "distasteful tweet"
Kellogg has issued an apology for a “distasteful tweet” in which it promised to donate one breakfast to a vulnerable child for each retweet.
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Conservative North American dairy more 'open to innovation': Chr Hansen
The typically “conservative” North American dairy industry is becoming increasingly "open to innovation", natural ingredients supplier, Chr Hansen, has claimed following the launch of its cheese color, WhiteWhey.
Canola protein pioneer BioExx aims to sell to highest bidder by end of 2013
Canola protein specialist BioExx says it hopes to close a deal to sell the business by the end of this year.
Monster is driving growth in the energy drinks category, says CEO, with new launches exceeding expectations
Monster continues to outperform rivals in the energy drink sector; while recent launches Muscle Monster energy shakes, zero calorie Monster Ultra Blue, and the latest variant of 10-calorie line Monster Rehab (tea + pink lemonade + energy), have “exceeded...
Process Expo 2013
Robotics driving processing innovation, claims Weber
Automation and hygiene are driving innovation in meat processing equipment, according to Karin Janse, head of marketing communication at Weber.
Complex and niche: Fragmentation in the global ingredients market
The ingredients market is becoming increasingly fragmented – offering opportunities for those looking to take advantage of a niche, according to RTS research director Jamie Rice.
LycoRed to boost beta-carotene capacity on growing natural colour demand
LycoRed has said it will expand production capacity for its beta-carotene colourings in response to growing global demand.
New USDA rule will not let Chinese poultry into America
The US Department of Agriculture will not allow the import of Chinese poultry into the country, having determined the country’s slaughter system not equivalent of its system and standards.