Downsized baked goods spell sweet profits: Packaged Facts
Bakery manufacturers can drive growth of packaged sweet baked goods by downsizing to smaller and single-serve packs for higher per unit profits, says the research director of Packaged Facts.
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LIVE FROM DAIRY FORUM 2014
‘It’s always better to push on an open door’: Ex US trade rep
Rather than pine over the export potential of inaccessible India, the US dairy industry should focus on the opportunities that lie in South East Asia, former US Trade Representative, Ron Kirk, told sector stakeholders last week.
ABC Research gets chemistry testing boost
ABC Research Laboratories has been chosen to do chemistry testing of food products for Alliant Food Safety Labs.
Hungary unveils US$7m pig breeding programme
The Hungarian government has earmarked HUF1.6bn (US$7m) for its flagship programme, designed to boost pig breeding and consumption of pork in Hungary this year, said Deputy Minister of Rural Development György Czerván.
Warburtons’ ad banned after Premier Foods complains
A national press advert from Warburtons – stating ‘No.1 Now London's biggest bakers’ – has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after complaints from Premier Foods and Allied Bakeries.
Russia 'trying to resolve’ Chobani Olympics shipment fiasco
A shipment of Chobani Greek yogurt that was initially refused entry into Russia may still reach US athletes in Sochi before the Winter Olympics begin on Friday, says a leading Russian food safety official.
Sugar consumption linked to heart disease death risk
Excessive consumption of added sugars in drinks, snacks and sweets is associated with an increased risk of dying from heart disease, according to a major US review published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Wrigley grows in morose French gum market
Wrigley has gained market share in the declining French chewing gum market.
AAK fattened by 12% profit increase
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK), the Sweden-based oils and fat producer, has reported a 12% increase in operating profit in the fourth quarter (Q2), driven by recovery in its chocolate and confectionery fats division.
Low-income Australians cannot afford healthy foods
A healthy diet is for now out of reach for low-income Australians, with climate change affecting the ability of food systems to provide sufficient nutritious and affordable foods at all times new research has revealed.
European Commission attacks Russia pork import ban as overreaction
The European Commission has called a Russian “ban” on pork imports “disproportionate”, and has appealed to Russian authorities to end it as soon as possible. Russia stopped a number of exports from European Union (EU) member states when two wild boars...
What makes whole grains whole? Researchers target Europe-wide definition
A group of researchers has published a definition of ‘whole grain’ stemming from the HealthGrain EU project, in an effort to harmonise labelling and nutrition guidelines across Europe.
Carrot slicing method impacts E.coli contamination depth
Cutting carrots with sharp blades instead of blunt ones can reduce the depth of potential contamination by E.coli O157:H7.
Live from Probiota 2014
IPA calls for fresh global alliance in probiotics
The founder of the International Probiotics Association (IPA) has called on the Global Alliance for Probiotics (GAP) to work with it to develop the science and dossiers that can win health claims in Europe and elsewhere.
Subway removing controversial dough conditioner, baking expert deems ingredient 'unnecessary'
There are plenty of viable alternatives to azodicarbonamide from ginger to citric acid, one baking expert told FoodNavigator-USA as Subway said it would phase out the controversial dough conditioner after a petition calling on its removal received more...
American cattle herds smallest since 1951, says USDA
The USA continues to face drought and declining cattle herds, according to recent US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, although the industry says ranchers could begin rebuilding herds soon.
Is Powerbar in for a face lift?
This week Nestlé announced the sale of its sports nutrition business under the Powerbar and Musashi brands to Post Holdings. As the aging brand assumes new ownership, industry experts to weigh in on whether Powerbar will get an update to stay relevant in...
Project K: Kellogg to shut US cookie plant
The Kellogg Company will close a cookie plant in Charlotte, North Carolina as part of its global cost-cutting plan Project K.
PepsiCo and Goya Foods targeted in lawsuit over 4-MEI
First the report, now the class action lawsuits: PepsiCo and Goya Foods - who were both cited in a recent report from product testing firm Consumer Reports about allegedly “concerning” 4-MEI levels in soft drinks - have been targeted in lawsuits filed in...
Drinkable veggies, smart packaging, ‘gamified’ products: Datamonitor’s 10 CPG trends
Packaged goods companies will make their products greener, healthier, tastier, and faster in the New Year, says market researcher Datamonitor Consumer.
India’s milk prices hiked again, though much of it is adulterated
As milk prices go up by a further Rs2 per litre, India’s Supreme Court has gone on record to acknowledge milk adulteration as “serious”, and has demanded that individual states sentence those convicted of it to a maximum of life in jail.
‘We’ll be the No.1 can player in China!’ Crown Holdings
Crown Holdings expects to become the leading beverage can producer in China this year and is bullish on the nation’s growth prospects despite low prices for its products.