Urgent action need on food portion sizes: charity
The government should update its advice on food portion sizes urgently, warns a leading charity, after researchers advised smaller food packages could help to cut Britain’s obesity crisis.
Archives for September 17, 2015
Fonterra Australia unveils AU$31m Woolworths private label milk plant
Fonterra has expanded its site in Cobden, adding a AU$31m (US$22.4m) fresh milk plant to supply Australian retailer Woolworths.
Nestlé and Unilever put pressure on EU to ban trans fats
Food giants Unilever and Nestlé have said they support a ban on trans fats in Europe following a Twitter campaign by consumer rights group BEUC.
Food and drink firms to win big at Rugby World Cup
Food and drink manufacturers are set to win big during the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off tonight, from an estimated boom in sales.
European juice industry in ‘grave danger’ say French juicers
Extreme weather conditions and a weak euro have pushed the price of some fruit concentrates up by 400% - putting the juice industry in 'grave danger', says French juice association.
Dairy Farmers of America launches milk-based, caffeine-free energy drink
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has launched a milk-based energy drink that doesn't rely on caffeine or other stimulants.
Spicemode: Indian inspired sauces, but that’s just the beginning
Facing a slew of unsavory Chicago food truck regulations in 2011, Amar Singh opted to park his Curry Cruiser truck for good to pursue a line of Indian-inspired cooking sauces and spices that had flavored his street food eats.
Robert Kral: 'People want to build lean muscle without calories'
Protein water hits the mainstream as Protein2o rolls out at Walmart
Protein2o – a rapidly-growing line of flavored waters infused with electrolytes and 15g of protein – is rolling out to 750 Walmart stores this month, says the firm, which is targeting consumers that are looking for more refreshing beverages that pack in...
Nutreco: new Indonesian premix plant on stream
Nutreco’s new €15m animal nutrition facility in Indonesia has come on stream, with the feed giant saying the move bolsters its position in the region.