Vitamin Shoppe rolls out Protein Pantry, devotes increasing shelf space to functional foods
The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its protein-infused foods assortment with its new Protein Pantry product category to meet growing consumer demand.
Archives for October 15, 2015
IPA chief: "Regulators are starting to turn the corner on probiotics"
A new-look International Probiotics Association is creating dialogue with key regulators around the world, and the regulators are starting to turn the corner on how they regulate the friendly bugs, says the association’s executive director.
Transparency only way to communicate EverSweet's benefits, Cargill says
Cargill conquered the technical challenges of bringing a fermented Reb D/Reb M stevia ingredient to market. Clearing the consumer acceptance hurdle was best handled by being as transparent as possible about the ingredient, a company executive said.
USDA-NIFA grants establish regional centers for food safety
Two US-based regional centers supporting food safety training and education will be created thanks to a $2m grant.
Salmonella sickens 34 but source yet to be identified
Salmonella has sickened 34 people in Canada but agencies are yet to identify a source.
That's it enjoys explosive growth as snackers seek simplicity
When Dr Lior Lewensztain first started pitching That’s it fruit bars to retailers, pretty much everyone he talked to wanted in. Three and a half years later he is in tens of thousands of locations nationwide from Starbucks to 7-Eleven, and sales are...
60-second interview: Robert Cruz, director marketing, Dr Schär USA Inc
Where next for gluten-free, and what’s the real size of the prize?
The #1 gluten-free brand in Europe, Schär entered the US market in 2007 and set up a manufacturing facility in New Jersey in 2012, and is now the #2 player in the US gluten-free bread market behind Udi’s Gluten-Free. FoodNavigator-USA (FNU) caught up...
Surveillance systems to detect CFP ‘essential’ after diagnosis failure
Food recalls are likely to be inefficient in response to Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) outbreaks, according to researchers.
live from EFSA's 2nd scientific conference
‘Starving Africa’ cliché used to push GM: Harvard Professor
An over-simplistic image of impoverished, malnutritioned Africa is being used to push the case for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a senior Harvard professor has warned.
KPMG highlights 'misconceptions' about offshore interest in NZ dairy land
KPMG has published a report that highlights "misconceptions" about Chinese investment in New Zealand dairy farm land.
Shanghai Maling pushes forward with Silver Ferns Farms deal
China’s leading meat processor Shanghai Maling Aquarius Group is one step closer to taking a 50% stake in New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms, after shareholders voted with an 82% majority in favour of the deal.
Local players gain ground on global brands in Asia’s cooling market
Kantar Worldpanel has released what it claims to be the first report to chart the shift in the competitive landscape of Asia’s FMCG market, where local brands are asserting their dominance over their global rivals.
Nestlé cuts full year outlook as Maggi noodle scare hits sales
The worlds biggest packaged food manufacturer, Nestlé, has revised its growth target for the year to 4.5%, after the Maggi noodle recall in India knocked sales and under-calculated U.S. Skin Health rebates weighed down profits.
RSPCA discusses slaughtering methods
A poultry processing conference in Canada has heard from a leading animal welfare scientist on the use of carbon monoxide as a slaughtering method.
Industry must boost social protection for rural farmers: FAO
Rural poverty is the theme of this year’s World Food Day but agriculture in itself is not enough to end hunger, says the FAO – social protection is vital to protecting farmers which means industry can get involved.
US benefits of TPP revealed
Documents describing the specific financial benefits to US meat traders of the trans-pacific partnership (TPP) have been published by the department of agriculture (USDA).
Far East digest
Taiwan to begin process to define chocolate standards
Taiwan’s food regulator expects to begin a process whereby it will form a clear-cut definition of chocolate in a bid to weed out fake versions.
Simplistic health labels may not lead to healthy food choices
Thinking of food in black and white terms such as ‘health’ and ‘unhealthy’ can hinder weight management by encouraging an 'all or nothing' approach to eating - so what does this mean for food labels?
World Steak Challenge winner unveiled
The winner of the inaugural World Steak Challenge has been unveiled, with the World's Best Steak Producer crowned.