Yoplait processing reverts to France after Glanbia deal
Processing of Yoplait yoghurts for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will revert back to France after dairy giant Glanbia’s sale of the franchise back to Yoplait.
Archives for May 17, 2012
Could it be second time lucky for low-cal bulk sweetener Tagatose?
Belgian firm Nutrilab NV is preparing to introduce low-calorie, low glycemic bulk sweetener Tagatose to North and South America later this year, six years after dairy giant Arla Foods pulled the plug on the ingredient claiming it was not commercially viable.
Men think meat is virile, says study
Men associate meat with masculinity, making them less inclined to try vegetarian products such as soy, according to a new US study.
General Mills looks to tap cereal and snacks potential in BRIC countries and beyond
General Mills sees great potential for its snacks and cereals segments outside North America as population growth in emerging markets looks set to soar.
General Mills 2013 focus on ‘still developing’ US yogurt market
Food processing giant General Mills has outlined plans to expand its presence to meet the demands of the “still developing” US yogurt category.
LycoRed to target Eastern Europe
LycoRed plans to target Eastern Europe for sales growth, according to newly appointed global vice president of marketing and sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa Frederic Nanquette.
China officials back ‘throw out the window’ food safety site
Food safety officials in the Chinese city of Shanghai have given their backing to a private food safety website that collates and spreads knowledge about food safety issues in the country.
Local or imports? Time for Australians to choose, asks Coke chief
Australian consumers and retailers will have to decide whether to support local food producers or watch the sector diminish, the head of beverages supplier Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) said.
Researchers develop new beta glucan-rich oats
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin claim to have developed a new oat variety that is richer in beta glucan, a compound that has been linked to heart health.
Soda tax heads for November ballot in Richmond, CA
On November 6, voters in Richmond, California will decide whether to apply a penny-per-ounce tax to sugar-sweetened beverages after city council members voted 5-2 this week to include the measure on the ballot, despite strong opposition from the beverage...
Focus on food security intensifies as politicians gather
Government should not rely on industry to fix the food chain, according to global charity Oxfam, speaking ahead of the G8 and Rio+20 Summits.
Game, set and match for Coke in bitter Minute Maid juice dust-up?
A US federal appeal court has dismissed an appeal by a Coca-Cola rival alleging that a Minute Maid product containing ‘pomegranate and blueberry’ juice in small amounts by volume was falsely labeled and advertised.
Sugar makes you dumber, fish oil can help - research
High consumption of sugar-rich foods could slow learning and memory, whilst intake of omega-3 fatty acids could help offset such problems, according to new research.
BSE case could boost US beef exports to Russia
The re-emergence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the US could lead to a short-term increase in US beef exports to Russia, Russian analysts have said.
European alliance targets 75% food waste cut with sustainable A&I packaging project
An industry-driven collaboration is aiming to develop groundbreaking sustainable food packaging materials with built in active and intelligent technology to extend shelf life.
Bread and noodle demands outstretch Japan's wheat capabilities: Ministry report
Demand for bread and ramen noodle products made with domestic wheat varieties is growing in Japan but the country needs to invest in its weak local production of the grain, government institute says.
Cattle production greener when grass-based
Extensive, grass-fed cattle systems are more environmentally friendly than intensive, grain-based systems, according to a new study from the UK National Trust (NT).
Thai food giant to tap West African noodles market
In a first, a Thai food major is taking its operations across the Indian Ocean to Africa, hoping to capitalise both on available resources and rising consumption in the region.
New Zealand’s seafood sector must adopt sustainable practices: Minister
New Zealand’s top minister for the food sector has called for more environmentally sustainable harvesting practices if New Zealand is to continue producing high-quality seafood products.
Survey reveals food policy attitudes divided along party lines
A new survey from FoodMinds suggests that US attitudes to food policies are largely divided along party lines, with 75% of Democrats saying that government should dedicate more time to food policy issues, compared to just 39% of Republicans.