Del Monte and Sysco Imperial Fresh brand cantaloupes recalled
Del Monte and Sysco Imperial Fresh brand cantaloupes are being recalled in Canada due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Archives for February 19, 2016
USDA expands insurance for farmers transitioning to organic production
The financially daunting three-year transition to certified organic production just became a little less risky for farmers thanks the USDA expanding crop insurance to better reflect the product’s actual value.
Consumers more likely to trust iconic brands, but are open to innovative startups, survey shows
Consumers are more likely to trust iconic brands from large corporations with long track records of consistent performance, but younger, smaller companies can edge out Big Food with meaningful innovation and positive, direct consumer engagement online,...
Sugary drink obesity claims slammed by industry
The soft drink industry has slammed claims that a 20% tax on sugary drinks would cut UK obesity rates by 5% within nine years – resulting in 3.7M fewer obese people.
Marr Russia responds to McDonald’s demand
By 2018 Russian-Italian firm Marr Russia plans to invest RUB1.5 billion (US$20m) in the construction of a new production and logistics centre in Moscow Oblast, increasing its existing production capacity, according to a statement from deputy head of the...
B vitamins may boost cognitive ability in older adults: Study
Supplementation with vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid may improve cognitive function in older people with mild cognitive impairment, says a new study from Korea.
'Health driven consumers are passionate, conflicted and disrupting your business': The Hartman Group
Consumers are in conflict – they want food that is indulgent, healthy and convenient. But this conflict also opens up big opportunities to companies who know where to look for the next trend, says one consumer analyst.
Mamma Mia! Mamma Tia? Italy wants to stamp out fake 'Italian-sounding' names
Food firms are making billions off the back of rip-off, Italian-sounding names to the detriment of genuine Italian manufacturers – an 'odious and unfair' practice that should be stopped under EU law, an MEP has said.
Nestlé sees food sales decrease as it misses sales forecast
Net profit at Nestlé fell by more than a third in 2015 as the Swiss food giant missed sales forecasts making price rises difficult in a tough economic climate.
Chapul cricket protein bars should be in 3-4,000 stores by end of year, predicts founder
Cricket bar pioneer Chapul is poised for significant growth in 2016 after securing national distribution agreements with UNFI and Nature’s Best (KeHE) that will see it boost its footprint from 500 stores today to 3-4,000 stores by the year end, CEO Pat...
Nestlé CEO: Consumers are coming back to our US frozen food brands in a ‘remarkable way’
Investment in Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's, Hot Pockets and DiGiorno paid off for Nestlé in 2015 as the struggling frozen food business generated real internal growth (a sales measure which excludes M&A, price increases and currency movements) in the...
Green tea compound may form basis for future arthritis therapy
A compound found in green tea, may prove effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, as its anti-inflammatory action is expressed without blocking other critical cellular functions, US researchers have shown.
Nestlé results show Maggi incident still hurts
Nestlé’s still suffering from its Indian Maggi noodle recall and has lost touch with the Chinese consumer, hitting growth for the global food and drink manufacturer, according to market analysts.
Packaging system stops defects
Nordson Corporation has claimed its co-extrusion die system can alleviate packaging instability, resulting in increased layer uniformity and less risk of product defects.
F Cubed to begin beta-testing pathogen tech device
F Cubed will soon start beta-testing trails of its pathogen detection system which it claims will speed up time to result.
Fera Science enters into partnership with Malaysia on halal proficiency
UK-based research company Fera Science has signed a deal with Malaysia which sees it become a world leader in halal proficiency testing.