UK to begin consultation on food labelling
The UK government today launches fresh talks which could lead to a new universal way to label the nutritional content of food.
Archives for May 13, 2012
Lobbyists predict UK government ‘greenwash’
Pressure group Sustain has reacted with scepticism to the publication of the UK’s Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee’s Sustainable Food report.
EU lifting of Thai raw chicken ban to affect world trade
Brazil and Argentina will face increased competition on the international poultry market now that the EU has announced it would lift its bird flu-related ban on raw chicken from Thailand on 1 July 2012, a report has said.
Stable pork prices expected for second half of 2012
The global pork trade is returning to a more normal situation after months of increased disease-related imports from Asia, according to a Rabobank report.
Imperial Sugar reports $6.5m loss in Q2
Imperial Sugar Company reported a net loss of $6.5m in the second quarter, compared to a net profit of $4.2m in the prior year period, while net sales were up 5.6%.
CEM presents near infrared alternative
A low-cost alternative to near infrared (NIR) analysis systems was on display at the AMI Expo in Dallas recently.
Coles is being bold about allergens
Australian supermarket giant, Coles, has taken the lead in ensuring that its food products are labelled appropriately enough for customers with allergies.
General Mills eyes home-cooked meals with Parampara buy
US-based food giant General Mills has agreed to acquire the food brands of Pune-based ready-to-cook spices and sauces maker Parampara Food Products, the company announced at the end of last week.
Foreign food investments - easier said than done: NZFGC
Tripling foreign capital in New Zealand’s food and beverage sector is too ambitious, says the New Zealand Food and Grocery Council (NZFGC).
General Mills must defend ‘made with real fruit’ claim for Fruit Roll-Ups, court rules
General Mills has lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the company deceived consumers about the fruit content of its Fruit Roll-Ups and Fruit by the Foot.
Dispatches from the 6th Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum, 2012, Chicago
Quote/Unquote: Heinz on rocking the boat, Coca-Cola on backing the right horse in beverages, why we’re really fat and how Jane Fonda helped one brand go viral …
If you didn’t make it to Chicago for the Food Technology and Innovation Forum last week – or were too busy speed-dating with suppliers in the exhibition hall to attend the conference - we’ve rounded up some of the best bits…
Bimbo Bakeries to build $75m factory in US
Bimbo Bakeries USA plans to invest $75m in a new facility in Texas, US, to produce bread and buns.
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil welcomes WWF review
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has lent its backing to the WWF's Palm Oil Investor Review 2012.
US industry denies ‘meat glue’ allegations
The American meat industry has hit back at claims that transglutaminase (TG), dubbed as ‘meat glue’, was used to form fake premium cuts from low-quality cuts, in an attempt to avoid a media scandal similar to the ‘pink slime’ controversy.
USDA predicts record corn harvest
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted a record corn harvest in 2012-13, potentially easing cost pressures on food manufacturers by the end of the calendar year.
US chewing gum packs going pocket-sized, says analyst
Chewing gum packaging in the US is set to go micro as consumers look for lower priced products, according to an analyst.