Mars to source 100% of its rice sustainably
Food giant Mars has said it will sustainably source 100% of its rice by 2020.
Archives for October 27, 2015
If you survive, you thrive: Guayaki yerba mate’s slow-burning success
In the hyper-competitive beverage world, it’s hard to imagine a brand pioneering a new beverage category using a mission-driven business model aimed at restoring the rainforest would still be around 20 years later, let alone growing at an average rate of...
True Drinks teams up with Niagara Bottling to make AquaBall preservative-free
True Drinks Holdings has struck a deal with Niagara Bottling under which the latter will produce a preservative-free formulation of True Drinks’ flagship sugar- and calorie-free kids’ beverage AquaBall.
Judge tosses most claims in Whole Foods evaporated cane juice lawsuit
A judge has tossed most of the claims in a class action lawsuit alleging Whole Foods is trying to disguise the use of added sugar in its 365 store brand products by using the term ‘evaporated cane juice’.
LabCorp identifies food safety as ‘exciting growth opportunity’
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) has acquired Safe Foods International Holdings (SFIH) to expand capabilities in food and beverage.
Savoury ice cream flavours tipped to be big
Olive oil, black pepper, bread and cheese - restaurants and artisan ice cream makers are finding success with savoury flavours but will European manufacturers and retailers follow?
Era of negative claims over? Colored with fruit and veg claim can replace no artificials label, says GNT
Candy makers using natural coloring foods should dump negative no artificial colors on-pack claims, says supplier GNT.
Target teams up with MIT Media Lab and IDEO to explore the future of food
Target has embarked on a multi-year collaboration with MIT’s Media Lab and design firm IDEO that will explore areas such as urban farming, food transparency and authenticity, supply chain and health.
Anchor has 'place to play' in mature and emerging markets: Fonterra
The Anchor dairy brand has a “place to play” in mature as well as emerging markets, says New Zealand dairy Fonterra.
'RTD is a fast-growing, key category' Nestlé boosts RTD Milo and Nescafé with Malaysia factory
Traditional versions of products like Nescafé and Milo still account for the lion’s share of the business: but ready-to-drink (RTD) varieties are a fast-growing category, especially in Malaysia, says Nestlé as it dedicates a factory in the country to...
Emerging health concerns could cast shadow on protein, but for now ingredient shines
The health halo around protein continues to shine brightly, but a shadow could be cast on the ingredient as some consumers start asking if it is possible to have too much protein, according to a market research expert.
Researchers tip new dietary fibres for battle against obesity
Resistant glucan and hydrogenated resistant glucan with low digestibility may offer a promising new strategy against obesity-related diseases, Japanese research in rats has suggested.
Processed meat and cancer: Let's cut the nonsense
After reviewing years of research that had suggested a link, yesterday the WHO classified processed meat as carcinogenic. Cue sensationalist headlines and huge industry backlash against these ‘obviously biased claims’. Can both sides please cut the nonsense?
Romanian meat processors eye higher sales and exports
Two Romanian meat processors, Marcel and Morandi, are planning to significantly increase their revenues this year, with higher export sales driving improved results, according to senior company representatives.
Centre to help food industry reduce costs and environmental footprint
Food and drink manufacturers could reduce costs and improve their environmental footprint by developing new sustainable technologies as a result of the UK’s first big data centre of excellence for Agrimetrics at Rothamstead, Hertfordshire.
E. coli found in Russian Metro store
The Russian veterinary service Rosselkhoznadzor has fined German retailer Metro Cash & Carry following the discovery of meat products contaminated with E. coli in the Adygea Republic.
International beef alliance grows
A group of five nations that formed an alliance to collaborate on beef trade has now become seven, after Paraguay and Mato Grosso in Brazil became the latest members.
Fruit d'Or launches organic cranberry powders featuring nutrient-preserving drying technique
Canadian cranberry supplier Fruit d’Or has further differentiated its product offerings with the launch of a range of organic cranberry juice powders, the company announced recently.
Yum! separates China business
The $31 billion company behind KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell has announced plans to divide its business into two publicly traded companies, with its business in China run as a separate entity from its franchises in the rest of the world.