Heinz Ketchup isn’t ketchup, Israel rules
Israel’s Health Ministry has ruled that Heinz Ketchup can no longer be called ketchup in Israel after local brand Osem argued it doesn’t contain enough tomato paste, according to Israeli news service Ynet.
Archives for August 19, 2015
US poultry firms wait for South Africa to admit AGOA-deal exports
The extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) may have occurred over a month ago, but US poultry and pork exporters say they have yet to receive a break under the agreement. And at least one trade group has called for limits on the...
Front-of-pack labels boost purchase intent – regardless of nutrition
Consumers are significantly more likely to buy foods that carry front-of-pack nutrition labels irrespective of their nutritional value, according to a study published in Public Health Nutrition.
New Australian abattoir on the search for cattle
The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is searching for available cattle to be processed at its new abattoir near Darwin.
Hormel Foods’ balanced business model helps it overcome hit from avian flu
Hormel Foods “balanced business model” allowed it to raise its profit outlook by taking advantage of lower pork prices to offset sales losses in its turkey operation related to the avian flu, executives said Aug. 19.
“Channel agnostic” strategy helps Hain Celestial’s sales grow double-digits
Natural and organic food manufacturer Hain Celestial Group continued its five year streak of earning double-digit quarterly sales growth thanks in part to a “channel agnostic go-to-market strategy,” according to the firm’s president and CEO.
FDA calls out Frito-Lay for possible safety breaches in Tennessee
The US Food and Drug Administration has censured Frito-Lay for a leaky roof, dirty facility and possible cross contamination of manufactured food at a Tennessee snack food facility.
Croatian control system on transiting food backed
The official control system of Croatia on food passing through the country has been backed during an audit by the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
Romania sees processed meat sales rise after VAT cut
Following a decision made by the Romanian government to reduce the VAT on meat and processed meat products from the rate of 24% to 9% this year, the country’s retail chains posted a solid increase in meat sales.
Tate & Lyle Ventures invests in Evolve BioSystems for newborn probiotics & prebiotics
Evolve BioSystems is receiving a $2 million investment from Tate & Lyle Ventures to support Evolve’s ongoing clinical activities and preparations for commercial launch of its novel probiotic and prebiotic products.
Target to provide more ‘locally relevant’ food & beverage brands
A key part of Target’s strategy to ‘reinvent’ its food offering will involve offering more local products, from specialty foods to craft beer, chairman and CEO Brian Cornell told analysts yesterday.
Jerky is the ultimate high protein, low fat, low carb, healthy snack, says Oberto
Most Americans eat meat. But only a small percentage eats meat snacks. So does this disconnect simply reflect the fact that beef doesn’t pair too well with a mid-morning mocha-latte, or is it proof of a huge, still largely untapped, market opportunity?
Sustainers and curtailers: Which type of sustainable foodie are you?
Sustainability isn't one size fits all. Some consumers buy sustainable products while others curb consumption of less sustainable foods, say researchers.
Decrease in Chinese pork production benefits competitors
Pork exporters in the EU, the US and Canada are all well positioned to benefit from a drop in Chinese pork production throughout 2015 and into 2016.