The proportion of US adults with high cholesterol dropped by about five percentage points over the past decade, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even as waistlines have expanded.
Ferrero has settled a class action lawsuit over its advertising of Nutella for $3m, and has agreed to change the product’s labeling and advertising, according to court documents.
Mizkan Americas has opened a new R&D center at its manufacturing facility in Lake Alfred, Florida, where it intends to work with food companies on developing new products containing its wine reductions, cooking wines, specialty vinegars and denatured...
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) commended the Obama administration for withdrawing a proposed rule that would have prevented young people from working on farms.
While pink slime continued to garner column inches, April also saw the re-opening of Tate & Lyle’s sucralose plant in Alabama, the first hints that Pepsi’s latest attempt to corner the mid-calorie cola market might just have worked - and another deal...
New research from USDA suggests that reformulating products to remove or reduce trans fats has not led to large increases in saturated fat content in foods.
The US pork industry has warned that phasing out sow stalls would increase the price of meat and devastate the industry, with minimum animal welfare benefits.
A suite of novel functional food and beverage concepts containing Hidrox - a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient from olive juice - is being developed by California-based CreAgri as it seeks to build on its success in the dietary supplements arena.
Sales of new mid-calorie cola Pepsi NEXT are ahead of expectations, while early feedback suggests it is attracting new consumers - as well as lapsed cola drinkers - into the cola category, PepsiCo has revealed.
Formulating foods using multiple emulsions may provide a way to produce reduced sodium foods and beverages without impacting on the perception of ‘saltiness’, says a new study.
Kellogg blamed disappointing results in Europe and in some categories in the US, high commodity inflation, and ill-judged supply-chain initiatives for a 6.5% drop in first quarter operating profit.
Higher oil prices, adverse weather, and Asian demand drove global food prices up 8% in the first three months of 2012, impacting most major commodity ingredients, according to a new report from the World Bank.
The Indonesian agriculture ministry has announced the suspension of US beef imports from today, after a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was discovered in a Californian dairy cow.
Workers at Beef Products Inc. (BPI) have launched a Facebook campaign countering attacks on lean finely textured beef (LFTB), saying they hope information about the safety of the ingredient will go viral – as misinformation did last month.
A rare case of mad cow disease in the US is unlikely to have a significant impact on the processing sector, according to the American Meat Institute (AMI).
Dr Pepper Snapple Group's net income fell year-on-year in Q1 2012 with a marked slump in non-carbonate sales, although Dr Pepper TEN drove higher carbonates sales, with the firm hinting at further launches on this platform in 2013.
What’s in a name? Everything, when it comes to ‘cleaning’ up ingredients declarations, says National Starch/Corn Products International, which has launched an online hub at cleanlabelinsights.com to collate the latest research and market data to help...
Horphag Research has parted company with the executives it brought in to run its new functional foods and beverages division Horphag Research Nutrition (HRN) and discontinued Salty-R, the first product to emerge from it.
The Canadian government has said it will no longer allow functional foods and drinks to be marketed under Natural Health Products regulations, requiring manufacturers to revise labels and/or reformulate to keep products on the market.
The number of confectionery launches achieving sales of over $7.5m in the first year has almost tripled compared to historic averages, according to a report from Symphony IRI.
Most Canadians have not heard of food irradiation but after being provided with a definition, two-thirds say they would support its use, according to an opinion poll conducted for the Consumers’ Association of Canada.
Canadian factory farming has had a tremendous impact on human health, the environment, animal welfare and rural communities, according to a report commissioned by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPCA).
An atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been detected in a dairy cow in California, but the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said it presented no food safety risk, as the animal was not presented for slaughter for human consumption.
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced new measures to prevent illegal residues in meat products, including the creation of a compliance guide, and increased testing for violators.
Florida-based ATM Metabolics is in advanced negotiations with some of the biggest food and beverage brands in the US and Europe about incorporating Emulin - the insulin-mimicking active ingredient in GNC’s top-selling glucose control supplement GC7X -...
PepsiCo brand Tropicana has launched two new US Trop50 varieties, including an innovative juice with tea mix and a red orange juice with 50% less sugar and calories.
The US organic market grew 9.5% last year, breaking the $30bn barrier for the first time, and continuing to outpace sales of non-organic food, according to a new report from the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
The Hershey Company has recorded growth in its first quarter (Q1) results driven by pricing, solid Easter performance and growth in international markets.
Four individuals who allegedly conspired to scrape mould off returned imported cheese before resale have been indicted in the US on charges that could see them jailed for up to 20 years.
Sodium intake above the American Heart Association’s recommended 1,500mg daily limit may increase stroke risk, with risk becoming progressively greater with higher sodium consumption, suggests new research published in Stroke.
US and Canadian food safety authorities have laid out plans to ensure the quality and safety of imported foods – publishing mirror-image campaigns within days of each other.
Demand from Asia could boost the Canadian food industry after years of uncertainty, but officials must ensure the country is not left our of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreements because of protective measures, a report has said.
A New Mexico rancher’s application to open the country’s first horse abattoir since lifting a ban on such slaughter has been met with controversy, with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) saying the practice “runs counter to American values”.
The decision by retailers to remove finely textured beef (FTB) - aka ‘pink slime’ - from ground beef products was “disappointing but understandable given the immense volume of misinformation and hyperbole” surrounding the product, according to Cargill.
Plant protein specialist Burcon has failed to reach a deal to commercialize its ‘invisible’ pea protein isolate Peazazz before the exclusivity period with a potential partner lapsed.
Cereal giant Kellogg has lowered its financial guidance for 2012 as declining European sales led it to perform below expectations in its first quarter (Q1) results.
The food industry could promote meat and dairy substitutes ‘like digital technology’ to tackle climate change, suggests former World Bank environmental adviser Robert Goodland.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new draft guidance on the use of nanotechnology in food and cosmetic products, encouraging manufacturers to consult with the agency before taking products using the technology to market.
The global market for foods developed for those with food allergies and intolerances is expected to grow to more than $26.5bn over the next five years, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA).
Seasonings giant McCormick is working on a ’flavor print’ service with MyWebGrocer it claims will replicate Amazon’s recommendation capabilities in the world of flavor, delivering personalized recipes to consumers using McCormick ingredients.
The Reportable Food Registry has helped the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) target its food safety strategy and increase the speed with which it has been able to take action, according to a new FDA report reviewing activity during the online reporting...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “user fee the industry to death” through the proposed implementation of further food firm fees, food safety law specialist FDAImports.com has claimed.
A UK-based sausage manufacturer has given backing to a European Commission (EC)-imposed ban on cattle, sheep and goat desinewed meat (DSM), blasting the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) for their support of the “unsavoury” product.
FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg has reiterated the agency’s decision not to adopt a definition for nanotechnology, although she said its approach “may become more nuanced in light of experience”.
Brazil will be capable of supplying almost half of the world’s beef within 10 years, according to the Brazilian minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Jorge Mendes Ribeiro Filho.
