All news articles for October 2011

Hershey is king of the swingers in c-store segment

Hershey is king of the swingers in c-store segment

By Elaine Watson

The king-size candy bar has emerged as the fastest growing pack type in convenience stores this year and was a key driver of sales for Hershey in the third quarter, bosses have revealed.

Burcon boss Johann Tergesen rang the NASDAQ stock market opening bell as his firm's shares started trading on the exchange last week

Big Interview: Johann Tergesen, president, Burcon NutraScience

Plant protein, the final frontier: From canola to flax, hemp and pea

If there’s a plant with protein in it, Burcon NutraScience has probably had a good shot at extracting it. But is the market ready for flax protein isolate? Elaine Watson caught up with president and chief operating officer Johann Tergesen to find out.

Not great for the waistline... but it's 'all-natural'...

Poll: Do we need a clearer definition of ‘natural’?

By Elaine Watson

In the world of food marketing, perception is everything. Consumers want foods that sound wholesome, friendly, and above all “natural” – although they are rarely able to articulate what this means.

Food price inflation rises again: USDA

Food price inflation rises again: USDA

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its forecast for food price inflation in 2011, citing the influence of higher food commodity and energy prices, and stronger global food demand.

Salt: It may be public enemy number one, but it's cheap

60-second interview: Mariano Gascon, VP research & development, Wixon

Sodium reduction: To boldly go... lower and lower

Food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce sodium, but surveys suggest many shoppers are, well, not that bothered. So where does this leave firms plugging sodium reduction solutions? Elaine Watson asks Mariano Gascon, R&D chief at...

Vilsack calls for innovation and more diversity in US food supply

Vilsack calls for innovation and more diversity in US food supply

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

There is a need for greater diversification of the American food supply and US diets need to change, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in his keynote speech at the launch of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) in the United States.

Court dismisses ‘processed’ fiber case

Court dismisses ‘processed’ fiber case

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A Chicago district court has dismissed a complaint alleging that General Mills and Kellogg Company should have specified on-pack that their Fiber One, Fiber Plus and other bars contained “processed” fiber.

Consumer groups file complaint over ‘stealth’ PepsiCo ads

Consumer groups file complaint over ‘stealth’ PepsiCo ads

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Consumer groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against PepsiCo and its subsidiary Frito-Lay, claiming that it uses deceptive and unfair marketing techniques to attract teenage customers.

Evolving Canadian habits reflect Asian influence

Evolving Canadian habits reflect Asian influence

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A growing Asian population in Canada is having a strong influence on Canadian eating patterns, according to a new report from market research organization The NPD Group.

Potency of Stevia sweetener in spotlight

Study shows stevia-derived rebiana has greater potency when cold

By Jane Byrne

Stevia plant derived Rebiana is significantly more potent in cold water, finds a US based team who flag up their findings as critical for developers of low-calorie products to get the right sweetness level when replacing sugar with the natural sweetener.

Industry welcomes new US free trade agreements

Industry welcomes new US free trade agreements

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Free trade agreements signed last week with Colombia, Panama and South Korea will be critically important for increasing US food exports to these markets and create a level playing field for US manufacturers, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)...

USB temperature monitor gives food safety boost

USB temperature monitor gives food safety boost

By Mark Astley

A new USB cost-effective and easy to use temperature monitoring label could help determine the quality and safety of food during and after transit, said the company behind the development.

Emulsions structure may affect sensory qualities of foods: Study

Emulsions structure may affect sensory qualities of foods: Study

By Nathan Gray

Changes in type or fat content of emulsion can have a significant impact on the structural properties and sensory properties of foods, according to researchers from Unilever R&D and the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).

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