Heinz to pump $28m into frozen food plant in Massillon OH
Heinz has announced plans to pump $28m into expanding its frozen foods plant in Massillon, OH, creating 249 new jobs.
Archives for November 19, 2013
US meat industry welcomes lower biofuels mandate
US meat and livestock groups have welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) decision to lower the biofuels mandate for the first time since it was introduced under the Bush administration.
DuPont affirms GRAS status of its Bifidobacterium lactis range with FDA letter
The US Food and Drug Administration has no questions for DuPont (Danisco) and the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status of its Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis strains HN019, Bi-07, B1-04, and B420 (B. animalis subsp. lactis strains).
Beneo chief: ‘It is the duty of the food industry to offer healthy solutions'
With the World Health Organization just last week calling on the food industry to do more to improve global nutrition levels, the new(ish) chief of European ingredients giant Beneo says better nutrition will always be front and centre at his company. But...
Best of British? Mintel says patriotic purchasing is a myth
‘Patriotic purchasing’ is a myth in the UK, with nearly half of all consumers (48%) saying that price is more important to them than whether a product is British, according to a trend report from market research organisation Mintel.
Mondelez pumps $100m into new Czech biscuit factory
Mondelez International will invest $100m in a new Oreo and belVita biscuit factory in the Czech Republic that will supply Europe.
NZ PM sees Thailand as ‘launching pad’ for better SE Asia relations
New Zealand’s prime minister is looking to put his country’s relationship back on track with Thailand after the damaging botulism crisis in August by embarking on a trade visit of the Southeast Asian country over three days.
Trans fats: The good, the bad, the global
The FDA’s move to consider GRAS status of trans fats should be applauded – it’s a clever move that should spark change, an expert says.
Increased omega-3 levels may boost behavior, attention, and literacy in ADHD children: Study
Increasing the levels of DHA and EPA omega-3s in red blood cells by dietary supplementation may improve attention, literacy, and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study from Australia.
AND dismisses report alleging junk food corporate sponsors exert 'vice grip' over FNCE
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has rejected claims in a new report that corporate sponsors such as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola exert such a “vice grip” over its annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) that its integrity could be...
Campbell Soup CEO: I'm disappointed by our performance
Campbell Soup has posted a 30% slide in first quarter profits to $172m and downgraded its guidance for the full year. Revenue declined 1.8% to $2.17bn.
True Source Honey considers manufacturer-specific verification system
True Source Honey, formed by a group of US honey companies to prevent illegally sourced honey from entering the US market, has focused its efforts over the past five years primarily on retailers, because they sell direct to consumers. But as consumer...
BRAND CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF COKE INVESTMENT
‘We're selling the sex appeal of vitality’: Coke-backed dairy drinks brand Core Power
The CEO of Core Power – the first US dairy brand Coke invested in directly – says his firm is selling the ‘sex appeal of vitality’ with its high protein shakes, and plans further product launches.
EFSA infographic explains antimicrobial resistance
EFSA infographic: The fight against antimicrobial resistance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has produced an infographic on how it fights the ever-growing problem of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain.
Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horsemeat furore
Scotland is to strengthen its food safety laws in response to the findings of two reports focussing on the horsemeat fraud.
Thanksgiving: The perfect day to order takeout?
While Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for family meals (and arguments), it’s also a time for, well, ordering takeout; especially if you’re spending the week in Vegas…
US agri-food coalition demands action on trade deals
A coalition of US agricultural and food organisations has written to Congress demanding action over tariff-free access for developing countries that discriminate against US products.
Chicken and beef boost Tyson’s Q4 results
US meat processor Tyson foods has reported a solid fourth-quarter performance, boosted by strong chicken and beef sales.
Analysis
If Indians can’t afford onions, let them eat chicken
A press release arrived last week from India with the headline “Chicken becomes cheaper than onions”. Needless to say, it raised a few eyebrows at the FoodNavigator head office in Montpellier, France.
Tetra Pak sends milk supplies to typhoon victims
Tetra Pak has donated $1.5m to the victims of typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines, and sent 500,000 packs of UHT milk.
Food and drink with longer oral transit time may reduce calorie intake: Study
Designing foods and beverages to be consumed with small sips or bites, and a longer oral transit time, may be effective in reducing energy intake in consumers, say researchers.