Sara Lee to sell North American refrigerated dough business to Ralcorp
Sara Lee has struck a deal to sell its North American refrigerated dough business to Ralcorp for $545m.
Archives for August 8, 2011
Can industry leverage technology to influence energy intake?
Innovation and technology can be used in food production to help improve health and reduce the calorie content of food. But, solving the obesity epidemic is a complex problem, and there is no single solution, according to a report by the US Institute of...
“Soaring sales” for EHL’s allergen-free curry powder
UK-based food and ingredients company EHL claims to have seen a “sharp increase” in sales of its allergen-free curry powder, which were up 35 per cent over the last year.
Ethical ingredients standards to be revised
A Swiss NGO is calling for input to re-evaluate standards around sourcing that demonstrate ethical trading in natural ingredients.
Enriched arabic gum gains global patent
A natural label, enhanced gum arabic technology, which claims to provide increased shelf life has gained unopposed substance patent.
Nestlé launches omega-3 boosted infant drink in Sri Lanka
Nestlé Sri Lanka has launched an up-market omega-3 fortified infant formula developed at its Swiss-based research centre, as it boosts activity on the south Asian island.
Treatt: Raw material prices weakening more slowly than anticipated
The expected weakening of raw material prices this summer has been slower than expected, making life very unpredictable for buyers in the flavors and fragrances industry, according to one leading supplier.
Russia lifts final restrictions on EU fruit and veg imports
Russia today lifted import requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables from the European Union imposed in the wake of the E.coli outbreak in May that killed 46 people and sickened almost 4,000.
Diamond set to become world’s second biggest snack maker with Pringles buy
The Ukraine has followed US, UK and German authorities by OKing Diamond Foods €1.6bn takeover of the Pringles business from Procter & Gamble that will make it the second biggest snack maker globally after PepsiCo.
China cracks down on food safety
In a major demonstration of its commitment to the safety and quality of food made in China, the country’s regulators have cracked down on law-breaching businesses and people in the food industry.
FDA whole grain study a costly waste of time without revision, warn experts
A study the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is compiling to determine the level of consumer understanding about whole grains is well-intentioned but could prove to be a waste of time and money unless it is substantially revised, experts have warned.