ADM purchases specialty pasta maker Caterina Foods
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has purchased the assets of Caterina Foods, a toll manufacturer of specialty gluten-free and high-protein pastas.
Archives for September 29, 2016
IBIE 2016 PREVIEW
Clean label: Small but growing part of bakery products mix, says DuPont
Clean-label products represent a small but growing part of the bakery market, according to ingredients supplier DuPont Health and Nutrition.
Slovakia has compromised on standards since joining EU - officials
Slovakia has had to compromise on or lower food safety standards post accession to comply with EU regulations, according to officials.
Pedon pulse pasta rides Europe's protein wave
Dutch consumers' first impression of Pedon's red lentil pasta may have been lacklustre but the Italian pulse processor is unworried as it rides Europe's triple trend wave for healthy protein, flavoured pasta and sustainable pulses.
Zambeef expecting higher profits following sales spike
Africa’s Zambeef expects full-year profits to be “materially higher” than previous estimates after beef, pork, dairy and feed operations enjoyed a spike in volume growth.
ConAgra defends move away from deals as volumes drop: ‘We've been overly reliant on deep discounting as our chief demand driver’
Is ConAgra’s strategy of cutting back on deep discounts on brands such as Banquet, Chef Boyardee, and Snack Pack – a move that has improved margins but dented revenues – a savvy one, or is it a dangerous gamble that could see it losing distribution in...
OSI agrees poultry deal for US$45m
The government in central China is reporting that OSI has agreed to buy out full control of the joint venture poultry breeding and processing firm it runs in Henan province.
Hidden lobbying could go unchecked under poor EU transparency proposals, says watchdog
Industry lobbying activities could continue to go “unchecked” with insufficient Commission proposals for a new mandatory transparency register, according to transparency watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory.
Instinctif Partners help firms get ‘recall ready’
Instinctif Partners has launched two tools to measure a business’ ability to respond to a product recall or operational crisis.
Expo East
Fage’s Crossovers line advances the evolution of yogurt in the US from sweet to savory
The slow evolution of yogurt in the US from primarily sweet options concentrated on breakfast to more savory choices that can be eaten all day continues with the current roll-out of Fage’s new Crossovers.
‘Garden produce’ drives innovation in retail, says Packaged Facts
Specialty greens in the pre-packaged salad section and a touch of mint in savory snacks, entrees, and desserts are some trends noted by the latest Packaged Facts Culinary Trend Tracking Series report.
IBIE 2016 PREVIEW
Trends shaping NPD and consumer behavior in the US bakery market
Analysts identify the trends shaping product development and consumer behavior in the baked goods market ahead of the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas this week.
Oceana finds support for seafood traceability requirements
Oceana has found 83% of Americans support new requirements to eliminate seafood fraud.
Thai chicken farmers stamp out slavery and abuse
Over 400 poultry farmers supplying Thai chicken exporter CP Foods have pledged to stamp out abuse and exploitation of workers through the implementation of an anti-forced labour programme.
Magic move? Tesco targets wintery Brits with vitamin D mushrooms
Tesco has launched vitamin D2-enriched mushrooms in the UK, a move that could help Britons deficient in the nutrient, dieticians say.
Switzerland and Canada expand organic trade deal
The Swiss and Canadian governments have recognised the equivalency of their organic standards for multi-ingredient processed products.
EU agriculture chief plans major beef drive
The European commissioner for agriculture and rural development, Phil Hogan, has confirmed Brussels wants to place a “bigger emphasis” on beef over the next three years.
Edible crickets can be reared on food by-products, study says
Concerns over using crickets as a sustainable alternative to meat may be eased as a study has shown that weeds and food by-products could work as single ingredients to successfully rear this insect.
Meridian expands technology license to animal, food and water testing
Meridian Bioscience has amended a license agreement with Eiken Chemical Co. to expand to animal, food and water testing.
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: 5 trends driving growth in natural & organic
As US consumers embrace a healthier lifestyle focused on prevention rather than treatment, they increasingly are turning to the natural and organic channel for products that are clean, natural and have added health benefits.