Organizers confident Washington state non-GMO initiative will hit signature goal
A Washington state ballot initiative that seeks to require GMO labeling is nearing its goal of 320,000 signatures, a goal organizers are confident that it will reach.
Archives for December 17, 2012
What's on the regulatory radar in 2013? From yogurt standards to energy drinks… PART TWO
In the second part of this FoodNavigator-USA special on what’s on the regulatory radar for the food sector’s key trade associations in 2013, we look at sugar, corn, dairy, and natural products & supplements.
Chobani opens ‘world’s largest yogurt plant’ in Twin Falls, Idaho
Greek yogurt giant Chobani has opened what it claims is the world’s largest yogurt factory - a one million square foot plant in Twin Falls Idaho and its second domestic manufacturing facility - following a $450m investment.
Tate & Lyle starts making powdered as well as liquid sucralose at its Alabama plant
Tate & Lyle has started producing micronized powdered sucralose in addition to liquid sucralose at its recently-re-opened Splenda sucralose facility in McIntosh, Alabama.
PEPSICO BOOSTS DISTRIBUTION & MERCHANDISING EFFICIENCY
PepsiCo embraces Apple’s ‘game changing’ iPad and iPhone tech
PepsiCo says that its merchandising and distribution efficiency has improved radically since it began using the Apple iPhone and iPad alongside custom software apps specially developed in house.
Companies fined after worker injuries
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has fined a paper and board manufacturer and a plastics company after two separate worker accidents.
Russia refutes link between ractopamine and US human rights bill
Russia has hit back against media reports that its decision to tighten controls on ractopamine in meat products was a reaction to the Magnitsky human rights bill, passed recently by US Congress.
Non-detectable aromas may be key to driving mood and behaviours: Study
Low levels of aroma compounds in foods could be driving important consumer behaviours and may even play a role in moods and activity levels, say researchers.
Around India
Dikshit defends diet comments, back to the FDI battlefield
A round-up of the big new stories to come from India over the last week.
European economic woes have led to less ‘real innovation’, says Mintel
Major food and drink brands are producing fewer truly innovative new products as recessionary mindsets and behaviours continue throughout Europe, according to Mintel director of innovation and insight David Jago.
Meat industry calls for rapid TPP agreement
New Zealand’s red meat sector has called for a speedy resolution to Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, pointing out that a deal would generate jobs and create new opportunities for exporters.
Ghirardelli faces ‘fake’ white chocolate claims
Lindt & Sprüngli's US subsidiary Ghirardelli Chocolate is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that five of its products purported to contain white chocolate mislead consumers by containing none.
Aspartame must share US Diet Pepsi sweetness spoils with Ace-K in new system
PepsiCo has tweaked its US sweetening formula for Diet Pepsi to include acesulfame potassium as well as aspartame, a combination that Ajinomoto admitted today would boost the cola's sweetness potency.
Stevia in Europe: PureCircle highlights emerging trends
Regulatory restrictions and lessons learned from other markets are shaping the way food manufacturers are using stevia-derived sweeteners in Europe, according to supplier PureCircle.
FDA facing court over failure to respond to raw milk petition
Raw milk dairy Organic Pastures has filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alleging that the agency repeatedly failed to respond to its petition to amend a law that forbids the sale of raw milk-based dairy products across state...
Big plans for Chinese berry in Australia
New varieties of the Chinese red bayberry fruit are nearing production after successful trials were held by growers, while a deal to market the produce is in the offing.
EU opens doors to Russian poultry imports
The European Union has opened its market to poultry imports from Russia, just weeks after a similar agreement was signed with the Ukraine.
EC’s pension proposals would be ‘disaster’ for UK business
The European Commission (EC) wants to impose pension changes that would cost UK businesses £350bn (€440bn) and 180,000 jobs, according to research commissioned by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
What's on the regulatory radar in 2013? From sugar reform to advertising to kids… PART ONE
What will 2013 hold in store for the food industry on the regulatory front? More changes to the school meals program? Action on energy drinks? Sugar reform?