Findus UK frozen out of Nomad Foods deal
Nomad Foods is to buy the European businesses of Findus Group for £500M, in a deal that excludes Findus’s UK operations.
Archives for August 13, 2015
Kids with poor diets score poorly on cognitive tests: Finnish researchers
The worse the diet quality of children, the worse they score on cognitive tests - especially boys, research finds.
Kashi develops 'overnight oats' cup and sweet potato cereal
Kashi's muesli to soak overnight and sweet potato cereal hit on important consumer trends and could take off, says one innovation expert.
Pork shines in US foodservice
Pork continues to be the fastest-growing protein in foodservice in the US since 2011, according to Technomic’s 2015 Volumetric Assessment of Pork in Foodservice.
US meat exports drop for first half in 2015
US exports of pork, beef and lamb declined in the first half (H1) of 2015, data from the US Department of Agriculture, compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has revealed.
60-second interview: Dave's Killer Bread CEO John Tucker
Will Dave's Killer Bread retain its edgy appeal without its co-founder and namesake? FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up with CEO John Tucker after bakery giant Flowers Foods coughed up a cool $275m in cash to buy the organic baker from the founding Dahl...
Asia-Pacific forms the largest market followed by Europe
Insulated packaging market to reach $14.2bn by 2020
The global insulated packaging market saw a rapid growth from 2013, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.12% from 2015 to 2020, to $14.2bn by 2020, according to market research company MarketsandMarkets (M&M).
Oldways Whole Grains Council begins crafting standards for sprouted grains
Oldways Whole Grains Council is spearheading an effort to set standards for increasingly popular sprouted grains, which are popping up exponentially in more products as manufacturers try to catch consumers’ attention with better-for-you claims.
PHAC investigating 67 illnesses linked to raw oysters
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating 67 Canadian cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to raw shellfish.
Miyoko’s Kitchen founder: ‘Artisanal vegan cheese will go mainstream in 5-10 years’
How about a glass of red wine, crackers… and some vegan cheese? If the prospect fills you with horror, says Miyoko’s Kitchen founder and TV chef Miyoko Schinner, you’re not alone. But try some of hers, and you’ll never look back, she insists.
Healthy ready meals founder fights scepticism
The founder of a healthy ready meal start-up has spoken of her fight against scepticism from some sectors of the food manufacturing industry.
Low-fat diet better than low-carb diet for trimming body fat
The ‘most precise human data to date’ has suggested that when it comes to losing excess body fat, following a low-fat diet is better than cutting out carbs.
Dicentra licenced under SQFI as certification body
Dicentra has become licenced under SQFI to perform certification audits for food manufacturing facilities.
Labplas: New approach to conventional blender bag packaging
Labplas claims it has developed a new approach to conventional blender bag packaging.
Bakkavor sees international sales boost
Bakkavor has boosted turnover and profits for the half-year to June 27, with its international business making up for a decline in UK sales in the second quarter.
Refined grains, added sugars increase depression risk in postmenopausal women, study finds
Consumption of refined carbohydrates, like refined grains and added sugars, significantly increases the odds of depression among postmenopausal women, researchers claim.
Outbreaks of anthrax raise concerns in post-Soviet Union space
Armenia will temporarily block any imports of beef from Georgia for personal consumption, following a recently detected outbreak of anthrax in the country, according to a report from Armenia’s veterinary services.
Protein-packed breakfast prevents body fat gain in overweight teens
A high-protein breakfast could help prevent further gains in body fat and might also reduce calorie intakes and improve blood sugar management, according to research in overweight teenagers.