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Greek yogurt success expanding beyond the refrigerator
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Judge denies Hostess’ bid to reject Teamsters contracts
Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain has denied Hostess Brands’ bid to scrap labor contracts for members of its largest union, the Teamsters, in a move that leaves Hostess having to rethink its options for exiting bankruptcy.
Grocery spend is increasing but consumers are still cost-conscious: Market research
US consumers are beginning to spend more on groceries – but are still looking for ways to maximize their spending at the supermarket, according to a new research report from MaxPoint Interactive.
Yakult unveils US volume surge as good bacteria message gathers pace
US consumers now drink around 142,000 bottles of Yakult's probiotic fermented dairy drink a day, 24% more than they were gulping down this time last year.*
FoodDrinkEurope tackles trade barriers in US
EU trade group FoodDrinkEurope teamed up with the European Commission (EC) on a delegation to the US at the end of last week aimed at building stronger export links.
Global Industry News
EU article 13 health claims register
222 EU health claims become law; experts predict “tsunami of cheap innovation” from NutraIngredients.com
It’s official. Companies have six months – until December – to comply with the controversial European Union article 13, general function health claims register which today won final approval from the European Commission.
'Sin taxes' must raise food prices by 20% for any effect, argue experts from FoodNavigator.com
In order to have any effect on population health, fat taxes must raise food prices by 20% and should be combined with subsidies on healthy foods, say UK-based experts. However industry leaders have branded the calls as ‘irresponsible.’
Researchers unpick cellular benefits of omega-3 from NutraIngredients.com
The processes behind the widely reported health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has been revealed for the first time by a team of researchers in the USA.
Market for UTZ certified cocoa doubles with Germany leading the way from ConfectioneryNews.com
Twice as much UTZ certified cocoa was sold to producers in 2011 compared to the previous year as demand for sustainable cocoa soared in Germany, according to the recently published UTZ Certified Annual Report 2011.
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 Nutrition and gluten labeling could see shake-up under FDA strategic planThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new strategic plan for food and nutrition over... |
 IOM report recommends changing food environment to tackle obesitySmaller portion sizes, curbing food marketing to children, cutting sugary drink intake and boosting availability of healthy... |
 Consumer group complains to FDA about ‘inconsistent’ NuVal nutrition ratingsThe National Consumers League (NCL) has filed a formal complaint with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... |
 Dispatches from the 6th Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum, 2012, ChicagoQuote/Unquote: Heinz on rocking the boat, Coca-Cola on backing the right horse in beverages, why we’re really fat and how Jane Fonda helped one brand go viral …If you didn’t make it to Chicago for the Food Technology and Innovation Forum last week –... |
 General Mills must defend ‘made with real fruit’ claim for Fruit Roll-Ups, court rulesGeneral Mills has lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the company deceived consumers about... |