Kellogg CEO: We need to get Kashi back on track
Kashi has lost some distribution in the past 12-18 months, but brand owner Kellogg says it will prove to consumers that Kashi is still a pioneer in the field of ‘progressive nutrition’.
Archives for May 1, 2014
Headwall inks deal with USDA on poultry inspection
Machine vision provider Headwall Photonics has formed a partnership with the USDA on technology for high-speed, in-line inspection of poultry.
3M scoops prize at Edison Awards
3M has received an award for its Salmonella detection technology which gives results in 44 hours.
UK firm seeks clubmoss extract EU novel foods approval
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a draft EU novel foods approval to UK company Sporomex for shells derived from the clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum) plant.
Key Insights from Food Vision
Food brands need personalities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: Do you have one?
Food companies need to develop online personalities to successfully connect with savvy consumers who expect a human connection, according to nutritionist and social media guru Jenny Westerkamp.
Bloomberg’s proposed soda cap gets new life
Two amicus (friend of the court) legal briefs have been filed in support of New York City’s proposed cap on sugary drink portions, saying the rule is a sensible step toward stemming the tide of obesity, diabetes and other diet-related chronic illnesses.
EU traceback system for imported berries needs improving
Traceback systems for berries into Europe need to be improved, according to the authors of a report in Eurosurveillance.
Bittersweet victory for plaintiffs in Twinings antioxidant lawsuit: Judge certifies class, but says no to monetary damages
A judge has certified a class of consumers accusing Twinings North America of misbranding its teas as a ‘natural source of antioxidants’, but said they cannot seek monetary damages because they have not come up with a viable legal theory for how to...
Focus on New Zealand - NZ lamb in the UK
Despite fewer promotions and price rises driven by market forces, New Zealand lamb bucked the downward trend on imports in 2013.
European meat union forecasts drop in exports
The European Livestock and Meat Trading Union (UECBV) has said lamb and beef exports will drop significantly by 2023, due to a lack of supply and competition with the Chinese market.
Dutch business charged over horse meat scandal
Dutch businessman Jan Fasen has been charged and held in France, following his involved in the horse meat scandal last year, Agence France Presse (AFP) has reported.
Vitafoods Live! debates to take aim at key industry issues
From infant formula, to additives, protein, medical foods and omega-3 issues, our team of expert journalists will be taking aim at the most important and topical issues for the global food and nutrition industry at the Vitafoods Live! debate theatre next...
MEPs endorse new animal health laws
European Union (EU) ministers are now considering a new EU animal health law, which has been approved by the European Parliament, and which would unite 40 pieces of existing EU legislation, easing implementation by meat and livestock businesses.
Napier Brown confirms ABF sugar dispute hit
The Real Good Food Company’s (RGFC’s) annual profits were hit by its dispute with British Sugar, part of Associated British Foods (ABF), over sugar supply, it has confirmed.
Danone Nutricia set to acquire NZ infant formula operations
Danone subsidiary Nutricia looks set to add additional infant formula manufacturing and packing capacity to its existing operations in New Zealand through the acquisition of two firms.