All news articles for March 2017

Jar Goods sees marketing potential in mid-tier sauce category

Jar Goods sees marketing potential in mid-tier sauce category

By Elizabeth Crawford

In the highly-saturated pasta and pizza sauce categories, startup Jar Goods still see significant opportunity not in the polarized ends of the spectrum that promise either mass market convenience or premium specialty goods, but in the middle where quality...

A higher intake of legumes - and in particular lentils - has been linked to a 35% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk.

Higher consumption slashes risk by 35%

Legumes linked to lower diabetes risk

By Nathan Gray

A higher total intake of legumes is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a third, the long-term PREDIMED trial had concluded.

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The big debate: Can sugar survive a public health crisis?

By Niamh Michail

The world is getting fatter and unhealthier - are smaller portions and diet drinks really going to help when they sit next to full-sugar, supersized products? Is it time to tax or is industry doing enough? Catch the highlights from our live debate.

The spread of bird flu represents a financial risk to poultry processors

Bird flu reaches fourth US state

By Oscar Rousseau

The US state of Georgia reported its first-ever outbreak of bird flu this week, bringing the total number of US states affected by the disease this month to four.

Cattlemen will get a chance to raise policy issues with US government officials

US cattle ranchers praise Beef Caucus start

By Oscar Rousseau

US cattlemen have applauded the re-establishment of the Congressional Beef Caucus, set up to educate politicians on policy issues affecting cattle and beef producers.

Which beverages will rise to fill void left by declining soda sales?

Which beverages will rise to fill void left by declining soda sales?

By Elizabeth Crawford

As carbonated soft drinks’ long supreme reign over the beverage industry continues to slip amid fears of consuming too much sugar, sales and distribution of healthy, better-for-you and functional alternatives are gaining traction to fill the void.

Sealed Air will use sale proceeds to repay debt and fund growth plans

Sealed Air to sell key divisions to equity firm

By Aidan Fortune

Packaging and hygiene solutions provider Sealed Air has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Diversey Care food hygiene and cleaning businesses from its food care division to private investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity.

Cissé Cocoa Co. leverages purchasing power for social good

Cissé Cocoa Co. leverages purchasing power for social good

By Elizabeth Crawford

For Cissé Cocoa Co. selling baking mixes, hot chocolate and crunchy bites of super thin brownies is about more than just helping consumers satisfy their chocolate cravings, it is about making life sweeter for farmers, too. 

Meat bodies call the GIPSA rules 'draconian' and warn of a 'cascade of litigation'

US meatpackers denounce controversial fair play rules

By Oscar Rousseau

Government litigation set up to protect farmers from “egregious retaliatory practices” have been criticised by American meat boards, which suggest regulation could inflict billions of dollars of financial damage.

Facial expressions show Mars the adverts that will drive sales

'This is the largest emotional dataset linked to real business outcomes in existence'

Facial expressions show Mars the adverts that will drive sales

By David Burrows

It’s a claim that will raise a few eyebrows: researchers working for Mars can identify with 75% accuracy whether or not an advert will deliver a big sales uplift by studying facial expressions.

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