Breakfast in America: Goodbye cold cereal, hello hot cereal, breakfast sandwiches
As we head into the weekend, here are some facts and figures on what Americans eat for breakfast compiled by Nielsen:
Archives for August 21, 2014
Swiss sidestep: Efforts to evade Russian sanctions by labelling products as Swiss blocked
Industry efforts to sidestep Russian sanctions against Western food exports by labelling foods as being of Swiss origin have been rebuffed by the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture, according to reports.
Soil Association launches the ‘Organic September’ campaign
The Soil Association calls UK public to switch to organic food through their ‘Organic September’ campaign, as it is healthier, better for the environment, nutritionally richer and sustainable, according to an expert.
Nestlé steps up commitment to farm animal welfare
The world's largest food manufacturer, Nestlé, has pledged to improve the welfare of the farm animals in its supply chain after agreeing a new a partnership agreement with NGO World Animal Protection.
Cargill and Copersucar finalise new joint sugar venture
Cargill and Copersucar have successfully completed all required regulatory clearances to form Alvean, their new 50/50 sugar trading joint venture.
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Vitafoods Asia launches new Market Insights Hub
Making its debut at Vitafoods Asia, the Market Insights Hub will offer independent micro-presentations from industry leaders with the aim of helping visitors and exhibitors better understand the business landscape and optimise opportunities in the region.
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ADM brings its functional ingredients capabilities to Hong Kong
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) will be showcase Textura, a new line of protein crisps that can be customised to individual formulation needs, at Vitafoods Asia.
Rice Bran Technologies' revenue grows despite production gaps caused by plant expansion, World Cup
Rice Bran Technologies posted strong earnings growth in its second quarter of 2014 despite having to shut down a major production plant for three weeks as part of a planned expansion and having to absorb the effect on productivity of the World Cup on its...
UK meat industry accuses documentary of ‘scaremongering’
A UK documentary series has been criticised by the meat industry for scaremongering consumers into not eating meat.
Serbia vows not to support Russia export boost despite cheese talks
Despite reports it is preparing to up the amount of cheese it ships to Russia, Serbia has vowed not to support an increase in food exports to the country.
Listeria prompts recall of more than 90k pounds worth of products
APPA Fine Foods is recalling 92,657 pounds of chicken Caesar salad kit products due to Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination, said the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).
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Natural Wellbeing targets Asia
Natural Wellbeing, one of the UK’s biggest suppliers and manufacturers of vitamins, minerals and dietary food supplements, has singled out Asia as a target market.
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AstaReal brings new cold water dispersible astaxanthin beadlets
AstaReal will introduce an innovative new form of astaxanthin at Vitafoods Asia 2014. The EL25 product features cold water-dispersible beadlets with 2.5% astaxanthin content and is optimised for use in powder formulations.
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Nutri Action eyeing worldwide distributors for Collagen Jelly Stick
Malaysia’s Nutri Action comes to Vitafoods looking for worldwide distributors for its Collagen Jelly Stick.
Treasury Wine Estates hints at possible US acquisitions
Troubled Australian wine group and takeover target Treasury Wine Estates wants to accelerate its high-value US business and is exploring possible acquisitions or takeovers there.
Cocoa could mitigate effects of high fat diet, but is it too soon to draw links with chocolate?
Research on mice has added to a growing body of evidence that cocoa improves metabolism, but it is too soon to suggest that chocolate fights obesity, according to the lead researcher.
MSU professor to battle viral food pathogens
Next generation genomic tools are being used in a project to reduce foodborne outbreaks associated with fresh produce.
Food waste remains a costly problem
Food manufacturers could increase their profits by over 10%, simply by more effectively using the waste they generate, claims a specialist food recycling organisation.
Noble Foods egg deal gets green light
Competition authorities have cleared Noble Foods’s acquisition of two egg processing factories in Gainsborough and Harrogate from Manton’s.
Saudi poultry production is on the up
The Saudi Arabian poultry sector has experienced major production growth in recent years, according to a recent report from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Portman Group panel tight-lipped after Diageo criticism
The UK’s Portman Group has declined to comment after Diageo criticized a decision by the alcohol-funded body’s Independent Complaints Panel stating that a display used to drive impulse C-store sales of Smirnoff, Gordon’s and Bell’s spirits encouraged...
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New features for this year's event
Following on from last year's Nutrition Innovation Award, this year Vitafoods will see two more industry accolades: Innovative Ingredient and Best New Finished Product.
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Conferences to cover halal, lipids, unique ingredients and regulation
Nutraceutical experts from around the world will lead the new Vitafoods Asia Conference, which takes place alongside Vitafoods Asia.
Analyst savages Coca-Cola Amatil for ‘really poor company culture’
Merrill Lynch analyst David Errington has savaged Coca-Cola Amatil’s former management – insisting that they ‘compromised the business to meet short-term earnings targets’ in 2013.
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Probiotic drops, shots and combos from Chr. Hansen
Dietary supplements industry professionals will have the opportunity to discuss current probiotic trends and business opportunities with Chr. Hansen’s probiotic experts.