Grupo Bimbo strengthens Canada footprint with Saputo Bakery buy
Grupo Bimbo has bought Saputo Bakery via its Canadian subsidiary Canada Bread for C$120m ($103m).
Archives for December 19, 2014
5 GMO food myths dispelled
All the rhetoric for and against genetically modified organisms voiced leading up to November when several states voted on GMO labeling initiatives can make it difficult to understand exactly what genetic engineering is, let alone the benefits and...
USP talks food fraud with Chinese Ministry of Agriculture
US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) laboratories has held a workshop with scientists from the China’s Ministry of Agriculture to highlight efforts on risk assessment and food quality.
News in brief
Horner departs Cargill Meat Solutions to head Midland University
Jody Horner, president of Cargill Meat Solutions, is leaving the company to become president of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.
Breaking News
Unilever drops 'Just Mayo' lawsuit: 'We share a vision with Hampton Creek Foods of a more sustainable world'
Unilever has withdrawn its false advertising lawsuit against plant-based foods pioneer Hampton Creek Foods and issued a statement applauding its commitment to innovation and noting that it shares the company's "vision of a more sustainable world".
Researchers poke holes in modern ‘paleo' diet
There was more than one Palaeolithic diet, and none of them may have been that healthy - but barely any of the foods eaten are available anymore anyway, say researchers.
Looking back on 2014: How did we do with last year’s predictions?
As 2014 draws to a close, let’s take a minute to look back and ask, how accurate was our forecast for the year? FoodNavigator looks back at its trend predictions for 2014.
Ryder makes food safety plans for 2015
Food safety initiatives are going to top the agenda with upcoming legislation so the firm can take the lead in the area, according to Ryder System.
McDonald’s to change Swedish advertising after watchdog censure
McDonald’s has earned a censure from the Swedish advertising ombudsman, Reklamombudsmannen, which found fault with aspects of its advertising that suggested beef sold in its outlets is largely sourced in Sweden.
Milling & Grains bite-size science
Phytic acid in Indian sorghum, Australian crop sensitivity to climate change, durum wheat dry mass, water and protein composition
Phytic acid concentration in Indian sorghum, field pea more sensitive to climate change than other Australian broadacre crops, and durum wheat dry mass, water and protein composition.
Australian cattle deal spurs Chinese interest
A recent deal between China and Australia, which could see one million cattle from Australia headed to China each year, has plenty of takers on the Chinese side.
Restaurants will balance local and global in 2015
Restaurants in 2015 will act locally when it comes to sourcing ingredients, but think globally when incorporating flavors into new dishes, the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast reveals.
Suppliers must meet new guidelines by mid-2016
Walmart leads the charge toward improved poultry safety (Part 1)
To better protect its customers against foodborne illnesses, Walmart announced it is beefing up its poultry safety guidelines for US suppliers.
Wild blueberries may counter obesity, inflammation and hypertension: Mice study
Wild blueberries may help alleviate low level inflammation and hypertension associated with the development of obesity, according to a study on mice.
ABP secures Japanese beef deal
Irish meat giant ABP Food Group has secured what it claims is the first beef deal with Japan for an Irish producer since 2000.
The 10 key events of 2014… Our editors' selections
As we enter the twilight days of 2014 the editors of NutraIngredients-USA become a reflective bunch. A lot of things happened this year, and here is our top 10 of most important events of 2014…
General Mills net profit plummets 37% amid continued cereal woes
General Mills has reported a significant slump in profits for its second quarter, pulled down by a tough environment in North America, particularly across breakfast cereals.