Danone settles Canadian Activia health claims lawsuit
Danone has settled a class action lawsuit in Canada relating to claims made on labels, packaging and advertisements for its Activia yogurt and DanActive probiotic drinks products.
Archives for September 24, 2012
Sodium reduction: Scientists produce cheddar with ‘large reductions in sodium’
Potassium chloride can successfully reduce the use of sodium chloride in cheddar cheese, with taste profiles similar to full-sodium versions, says a new study from the University of Minnesota.
German meat trade robust
Despite reports of weak industrial farming and poor animal protection, consumption of meat and meat products remain stable in Germany, according to the latest figures.
Australian bottled water industry slowing to a trickle
Volatile economic conditions, environmental concerns and low consumer sentiment have hurt Australian packaged water producers, a new report by research firm IbisWorld has revealed.
Indian brands gaining most social following
India’s domestic food and beverage brands have been growing their fan bases at a much faster rate than their global counterparts over the last year, according to research by Ketchum Sampark.
CFIA expands beef recall for seventh time
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the recall of beef products potentially infected with E.coli for the seventh time to include more than 250 products.
Special edition: Life stages 2012…
How to sell more products using, totally, like, mind-blowing arcade games and you know, facebook…
What do teenagers want? Kraft, which has just launched a gum targeting this demographic, believes it has the answer.
Functional Technologies’ acrylamide-prevention yeast set for pilot scale production
Functional Technologies has received a letter of commitment from a global yeast production and technology specialist for initial production and supply of its acrylamide-preventing strains.
Special edition: Life stages 2012…
Datamonitor: Millennials have a love-hate relationship with private labels…
Do consumers in their early 20s care as much about brands as their parents and grandparents? And if not, can retailers do more with private label ranges to attract young people?
Medic: I have never seen any of my patients become ill due to arsenic in food
The recent report from consumer watchdog Consumer Reports about arsenic levels in rice is” troubling and worrisome, but not for the reasons you may think”, says a leading dietitian.
Kellogg-Wilmar JV should target China's $13bn snack sector, not cereal: Analysts
Kelloggs’ 50:50 joint venture with agribusiness giant Wilmar must target the lucrative snacks sector as Western breakfast cereals remain unpopular in China and local competition is strong, say analysts.
UK food industry upbeat as sales expected to rise
The UK food and drink industry is optimistic about sales prospects in the third quarter (Q3), according to a survey conducted by the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF’s)
Tate & Lyle Sugars take legal fight to European Commission over sugar rules
Tate & Lyle Sugars is seeking 75 million euros in damages from the European Commission after what it claims to be the ‘mismanagement’ of the European sugar market.
US bodies develop healthier meat product for soldiers
A tastier, healthier and cheaper meat alternative is being designed for American soldiers to eat in combat, its developers claim. Three parties – the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, the Department of Defense’s Combat...
Rumour: India readying for single-brand FDI?
Bullish policymaking by the Indian government appears to be continuing with reports suggesting that it will now open up the food industry to single-brand foreign buy-ins.
Fast food outlets grow presence in Vietnam
A fashion for eating in branded fast food outlets, such as America’s KFC, is helping to drive increased meat consumption in Vietnam, where pork remains king but chicken dominates menus in quick meal chains.