China sales boost Blackmores' profits, but firm calls time on Bega Cheese infant nutrition JV
Blackmores' profits increased by 28% to $15.4 million in the first quarter, with China sales increasing by almost one-third.
Archives for October 25, 2017
Annie's unveils ‘Your House. Your Snacks’ social media campaign
Annie’s enjoys explosive growth in household penetration, unveils new snacks campaign
While General Mills’ group sales have been pretty lackluster of late, its natural and organic brand Annie’s – which notched up double-digit growth in measured channels in the latest quarter – continues to attract new consumers, with household penetration...
Judge sets Feb 2018 deadline to conduct settlement conference in Hint ‘all natural’ case
Fruit infused water brand Hint has until February 2, 2018, to conduct a settlement conference* to resolve a legal dispute with plaintiffs who have accused it of misleading shoppers with its ‘all natural’ claims.
‘Confusing’ false ad lawsuit over KeVita kombucha reflects split in industry over production methods, say attorneys
A lawsuit taking issue with the way KeVita (now owned by PepsiCo) makes its kombucha makes some “confusing” arguments over 41 pages, but also reflects some of the conversations taking place in the industry over what ‘authentic’ kombucha is, and how it is...
Chr Hansen CEO on full-year results: ‘What helps us to outgrow the industry? We can convert the big players’
We talked to Chr Hansen CEO about selling dairy cultures to the biggest cheese makers in the US, how to double profitability in colours by 'ditching complexities' and why he is sceptical of (but still investing in) plant-based ingredients.
Noosa co-founder: ‘We continue to be the darling of grocery stores with such explosive growth’
Honey-infused Aussie-style yogurt Noosa has expanded into the snacking category with its new Mates line, and is on course to generate revenues of $220m this year, says co-founder Koel Thomae.
EU: No decision taken on glyphosate
The decisive vote due today on the reauthorization of the EU license for the controversial herbicide, glyphosate, did not take place - it was postponed.
Most people have heard of Salmonella, but not Campylobacter
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has carried out a survey on health risks consumers are aware of?
Soy emulsifier will respond to Europe's 'negative sentiment' over palm oil: Palsgaard
Danish supplier Palsgaard has launched a soy-based emulsifier for cakes to meet growing European demand for palm-free foods. But certified sustainable palm oil is still the most environmentally-friendly oil crop, it says.
Turkey announces launch of halal accreditation authority
Turkey has established a Halal Accreditation Authority (HAK) as it seeks to drive food sector sales, which is expected to be worth $2.55 trillion by 2024.
Alt-protein industry facing a ‘sea change’ in the midst of an ever-changing current
A “sea change” is occurring in the plant-based and cultured protein industry although which way the current is flowing is yet to be determined, a panel of experts conclude.
New Zealand expansion for meat firm Hilton Food Group to serve Countdown supermarkets
Hilton Food Group PLC, a UK-based meat processing and packing firm, is set to expand into New Zealand with an investment worth NZ$54 million.
Bakery innovations drive satisfying performance for Novozymes
Biotechnology company Novozymes has reported ‘better than expected’ growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2017.
‘300 million’ deaths likely if we ignore antibiotic resistance - former Belgian PM
Failure to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could destabilise the global economy and lead to millions of deaths, the former Prime Minister of Belgium said in a letter to this site.
NACS Show 2017
Jack Link’s enters refrigerated meat snacks and pork skin categories
Jerky producer Jack Link’s has unveiled its first lines of refrigerated meat snacks and pork skin products at the NACS Show, hoping to expand its footprint in the convenience channel.
Divine Chocolate NPD focused on ‘high cocoa trends’
Social enterprise Divine Chocolate is pushing NPD innovation to capitalize on the growing higher cocoa trend evident in the popularity of its 85% chocolate bar.
IFST launches Food Science Fact Sheets
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has launched what will become a series of Food Science Fact Sheets providing information on food science topics.
Third-quarter sales rise for McDonald’s
Promotional strategies have helped global fast food chain McDonald’s to a quarter of sales growth.
Gold kiwi 'novel prebiotic' could reduce risk of gastrointestinal disorders: New Zealand trial
Gold kiwi fruit supplementation increases the abundance of bacteria associated with a lower risk of gastrointestinal disorders, leading researchers to conclude it offers a potential strategy for improving gut microbiota composition.