Obama ‘appalling’ say US cattlemen
Barack Obama’s decision to veto a resolution of disapproval on a clean water bill has been met with condemnation from American beef farmers.
Archives for January 21, 2016
Health & Wellness 2020
Health & wellness concerns color consumers’ view of meat and poultry, Packaged Facts finds
Sales of meat and poultry in the US are shifting, but still growing as consumers’ changing views of health and wellness color their opinions of the category and their purchase decisions, according to new research from Packaged Facts.
Consumers want to hear from food producer after recall, finds survey
More than half of consumers want to hear the food producer's side of a story when they are the subject of negative publicity, according to an advertising and marketing agency.
Mongolia pumps money into meat export development
Mongolia intends to increase the volume of meat exports to Russia, Vietnam, South Korea and China in the next few years, according to a recent statement from the country’s Agricultural Minister Radnaa Burmaa.
Morinaga expands in SE Asia through new Singapore subsidiary
Morinaga Milk will establish a subsidiary in Singapore to capitalise on southeast Asian demand for infant nutrition.
Don't ignore different flavour preferences of older consumers: Study
Certain flavours, such as ginger or mint, appeal to older consumers more than younger ones, and should be considered along with texture when targetting seniors in new product development (NPD).
Zambeef shares double in price
Share prices in Zambeef Products, one of Zambia’s most prominent agribusinesses, have doubled in two months on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Nestlé KitKat shape trademark fails as Cadbury appeal allowed
A UK high court has ruled Nestlé’s KitKat lacks the distinctiveness to be registered as a 3D shape trademark. Nestlé plans to appeal the judgment.
Nestlé nutrition expert talks ‘difficult’ task of cutting sugar in confectionery
KitKat maker Nestlé reports progress in reducing sugar across its confectionery portfolio but won’t reformulate to a lower threshold until sugar’s link to obesity and type 2 diabetes is substantiated.
Nobó moving into UK market
Dairy-free Irish food company Nobó will have its award-winning ‘Frozen Goodness’ ice-cream alternative range stocked in 310 Co-operative stores across the UK.
EPIC Provisions co-founder: Why not start your day with bone broth instead of coffee?
Does bone broth have mass market appeal, and if so, what’s the best format to package it in, and where is the best place to put it in store? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with EPIC Provisions co-founder Taylor Collins to get his take on this emerging...
Seven sick from Listeria in Canada
Canada is investigating seven cases of Listeria monocytogenes with a link to pre-packaged leafy greens, salad blends and kits.
Cult Candy: Hershey refreshes Take5 brand after sales soar without marketing support
Hershey has re-branded and relaunched its candy brand Take5 after sales grew 10% in the last three years without any marketing support.
Vermont AG office announces authorized companies to verify GMO-free claims
There will be two companies authorized to verify GMO-free claims in Vermont. Some experts worry about application backlog to meet the July 1 deadline, while others say it’s a step in the right direction.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Mamma mia! Thai insect company puts s-bug-hetti on the pasta menu
Thai edible insect processor Bugsolutely is taking on the pasta market with a product made with flour from ground crickets.
Flavour profiler promises tastier and healthier kiwifruit
The secrets of flavour and reduced-sugar kiwifruits are being unravelled thanks to a new flavour profile tool that helps food manufacturers meet consumer demands for specific health and taste benefits.
Torn & Glasser buys RF Biocidics machine
Torn & Glasser has bought an system from RF Biocidics that uses radio frequency technology to eliminate possible contaminants from foods.
Great Indian Ice Cream Contest sees more contestants
DuPont Nutrition & Health, which provides food ingredient solutions to the global dairy industry, has launched the fifth season of The Great Indian Ice Cream Contest for ice cream manufacturers across India.
CSPI urges FDA to ban artificial colors, or at minimum encourage companies not to use them
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is taking FDA to task for “failing to protect children” from artificial dyes that it says cause behavior problems, but which FDA defends as safe.
Mangosteen rind ups 'cheap chocolate' polyphenols by 50%: Research
Adding a mangosteen fruit by-product to cheaper low cocoa chocolates could improve their nutritional content without compromising flavour, researchers have discovered.