Whey can extend shelf-life of protein bars
The notoriously short shelf-life of protein bars may be a thing of the past thanks to a new whey protein that, according to its maker, can keep them soft for at least a year.
Archives for August 29, 2017
FlexXray switches private equity owners
Barton Creek Equity Partners (BCEP) has sold FlexXray to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP).
Clean Chemistry targets F&B with disinfectant tech
Clean Chemistry is in the evaluation stage ahead of plans to enter the food and beverage market next year.
Eagle Foods gobbles up another popped popcorn brand with Popcorn, Indiana acquisition
Newcomer Eagle Foods has snapped up ready-to-eat (RTE) popcorn brand Popcorn, Indiana, strengthening its position in the RTE popcorn and snacking segments.
Umpqua Oats on course to double revenues this year as consumers trade up in the hot cereal aisle
Umpqua Oats is on course to double revenues this year after expanding beyond oatmeal cups – a category it pioneered in the specialty coffee shop market – into multipacks of oatmeal sachets and organic cups as it ramps up its presence in grocery stores.
Australia
Wine industry given $50m to develop exports and local wine tourism
The government will give the wine industry a A$50m (US$40m) grant to support exports and regional development.
Chinese authorities to impose stricter labelling laws on health foods imported via e-commerce?
Supplements and functional food products imported into China via cross-border e-commerce could be subjected to the same labelling laws that apply to food items imported the traditional way, according to a regulations expert.
Food, beverage companies donate millions of dollars and products to Hurricane Harvey relief
As the extent of the damage from Hurricane Harvey in Texas continues to rise with the flood waters, food and beverage manufacturers are stepping forward to help feed displaced people and generate positive public relations at the same time.
Post-Brexit supply chain disruption will lead to ‘gaps on food shelves’, BRC warns
Flexibility and imagination may be in short supply during ongoing Brexit talks but the UK also faces the prospect of ‘gaps on food shelves’ if a deal is not agreed, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warns.
Mixed reaction to Chinese cooked chicken import plans
Plans to allow China to export cooked chicken from poultry slaughtered in the country to the US have prompted strong reactions from both sides of the debate.
Kobe producers welcome EU recognition, but warn of limited supplies
Beef producers in the European Union (EU) could face restrictions on using famous beef names such as Kobe and Tajima to market their home-grown beef once an agreed-in-principle EU-Japan free trade agreement is implemented.
Leaf Brands challenges Mondelēz and Hershey to buy Nestlé's US candy business
Nestlé is currently auctioning off its US candy business mostly to private equity firms, and major confectioners, including Hershey, Mars, Mondelēz and Tootsie Roll, a source familiar with the matter says.
California and Arizona align with produce safety rule
The California and Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreements have updated required food safety practices to align with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule.
Hain Celestial grows natural brands in Europe
Hain Celestial, the US-based natural and organic food manufacturer, insisted that it sees “tremendous opportunities” for the natural and organic food sector as it grows its business in Europe.
Brazil slams rotten meat scandal ‘myths’
Representatives of the Brazilian pork and poultry industry have denounced as “myths” allegations that the country sold rotten meat abroad.
UrthMarket will tempt consumers to buy groceries online by offering curated products, cash back
Even though sales of groceries online are minuscule compared to brick and mortar stores, online snack subscription service UrthBox sees significant potential in ecommerce for food and beverage and hopes to attract more consumers to the channel with...
If FDA permits terms such as almondmilk, its standards of identity are 'meaningless,' says NMPF
If the FDA were to give a formal seal of approval to terms such as ‘almondmilk’ and ‘vegan cheese,’ it would render federal standards of identity “totally meaningless,” argues the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in comments responding to a...
This week Down Under
Details of new Woolworths concept revealed in court
Woolworths’ plans for its new foodservice concept store have been revealed during a recent legal dispute over retail tenancies.
Evolva to axe almost half its workforce in restructuring overhaul
Evolva will cut its workforce by 43% and spin off its Indian R&D laboratory to become a product-based company. "Technology will always be the backbone at Evolva but we've reached the point where we need to be laser focused on commercialising our...
WORLD FOOD SUMMIT 2017
Chr Hansen CEO: Fighting food waste is part of our business plan
Chr Hansen's bioprotective cultures are so effective at extending shelf life, the firm has set itself an ambitious target: to reduce global yoghurt waste by 2% before 2020, its CEO says.
Cookie ‘supplements’ could save healthcare money and boost health
Battling malnutrition in elderly care: Study sets out economic arguments for oral supplementation
Solid oral supplements given to older adults who are at risk of malnutrition helped to improve health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs, according to a new economic analysis of trial data.