All news articles for August 2017

Kane Beef was impacted by Hurricane Harvey which hit Texas

Storm Harvey-hit Kane Beef plant reopens

By Oscar Rousseau

Texas-based meat processor Kane Beef has reopened its plant, which was closed temporarily after sustaining “damage” caused by the catastrophic flooding from tropical storm Harvey. 

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Dr William Dietz, director, the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, George Washington University

60-second interview: Are kids' diets getting better?

By Elaine Watson

First, some sobering statistics* from the CDC: Almost one in five (17%) of Americans aged 2-19 are dealing with obesity, which affects 8.9% of 2-5-year-olds, 17.5% of 6-11-year-olds and 20.5% of 12-19-year-olds, and continues to disproportionately impact...

General Mills hit with new natural lawsuit over xanthan gum

Is it safe to make 'natural' claims on products containing xanthan gum?

By Elaine Watson

General Mills has been hit with a second putative class action lawsuit alleging that shoppers are being misled by ‘natural’ claims on Annie’s salad dressings containing xanthan gum – a widely used thickener and stabilizer produced via microbial fermentation.

Sen. Roberts outlines 3 must-haves for agriculture in 2018 Farm Bill

Sen. Roberts outlines three must-haves for agriculture in 2018 Farm Bill

By Elizabeth Crawford

As negotiations for the 2018 Farm Bill continue, legislators across the aisle need to work together to ensure “small differences do not get in the way of the larger goal” of passing a bill that will spur agricultural growth and ensure the competitive...

Memphis Meats has received significant investment from Cargill

Cargill invests in lab-grown meat outfit

By Oscar Rousseau

Meat giant Cargill has joined business tycoons Bill Gates and Richard Branson by investing millions of dollars in lab-grown meat start-up Memphis Meats. 

FDA promises menu labeling guidance as NYC agrees to delay enforcement

FDA promises menu labeling guidance as NYC agrees to delay enforcement

By Elizabeth Crawford

Two weeks after FDA filed a court document siding with industry’s effort to block New York’s controversial menu labeling law, the agency’s new head said the administration will soon issue compliance guidance for a similar federal law set to go into effect...

Amara Organic Foods: We’re creating a new category in baby food

Amara Organic Foods: We’re pioneering a new category in baby food

By Elaine Watson

Innovation in the baby food aisle has come in waves. First came jars, then shelf stable pouches, and most recently a new generation of HPP (high pressure processed) refrigerated brands carving out a premium niche in the category. But could freeze-drying...

Whole Pay Check? Not any more, says Amazon

Whole Pay Check? Not any more, says Amazon

By Elaine Watson

Amazon’s decision to tackle Whole Foods ‘whole paycheck’ moniker from day one with a wave of price cuts sends an immediate signal to rivals that “they are now dealing with a competitor that is not afraid to damage profits and margins if it creates long...

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GUEST ARTICLE: The surprising ingredients linked to foods people love

By Eric Taylor, senior data scientist, CircleUp

When it comes to food and nutrition, there are some ideas that we’ve accepted as common sense: Water is good. MSG is probably bad. Sodium in general isn’t great, but sea salt is a plus. Garlic is tasty. And what the heck is lecithin?

Carrington Farms unveils coconut protein blend

Carrington Farms unveils coconut protein blend

By Elaine Watson

Carrington Farms has introduced a new vegan protein powder featuring organic coconut powder as the #1 ingredient, as consumers continue to embrace coconut-fueled products despite ongoing confusion about whether the saturated fat-packed fruits are as healthy...

TerraVia auction set for September 11

TerraVia auction set for September 11

By Elaine Watson

Assuming that there are suitors willing to top Corbion’s $20m stalking horse bid for the algae-fueled company, an auction for some or all of TerraVia's assets will take place on September 11 in New York at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell...

Blue Apron hit with avalanche of stock-drop lawsuits

Blue Apron hit with avalanche of shareholder lawsuits

By Elaine Watson

Meal kit market leader Blue Apron has been hit with an avalanche of ‘stock drop’ lawsuits from a series of law firms alleging that shareholders were duped into paying over the odds to buy the firm’s stock – which has lost almost half of its value since...

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