All news articles for October 2016

Hampton Creek was accused of incorrectly classifying people recruited to do instore demos and other activities as independent contractors, rather than employees

Hampton Creek to settle worker classification lawsuit

By Elaine Watson

Just Mayo maker Hampton Creek – one of a growing number of food companies sued for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees – is settling its case in order to avoid the hassle and expense of protracted litigation,...

Brazil launched a major international trade promotion at Sial

Sial Paris 2016

Sial to deliver $840m in meat business for Brazil

By Rod Addy

Brazilian meat firms will net roughly $840m in contracts from trade show Sial Paris 2016, according to the Brazilian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil).

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Is low-FODMAP the new gluten-free?

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Is low-FODMAP the new gluten-free?

By Elizabeth Crawford

For the 45 million Americans who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, identifying food that they can safely eat without triggering a flare up is a source of deep frustration that also could be a sizable market opportunity for innovative food and beverage...

Senomyx CEO John Poyhonen

Pepsi won’t be rolling out Mug Root Beer with Sweetmyx 617 nationwide

Senomyx natural sweetener to move to the development phase

By Elaine Watson

Senomyx is focusing on advancing a new high intensity natural sweetener claimed to more potent than Reb-A into the ‘development phase,’ says its CEO.

Food allergy 101: Are you up to speed?

Food allergy 101: Are you up to speed?

By Elaine Watson

Food allergy is on the rise in many countries, but how many people are impacted in the US? We've collected some facts and figures from Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), the world’s largest private source of funding for food allergy research;...

Nomva expands west coast distribution, unveils new packaging

Nomva expands west coast distribution, unveils new packaging

By Elaine Watson

Probiotic-fueled organic fruit & veggie snack brand Nomva has just picked up distribution in close to 175 Target stores, 200 Ralph’s stores and 150 Sprouts stores on the West Coast, says Los Angeles-based brand owner Phenomenal Foods, which has recently...

Pasta Chips secures $3m cash injection

Pasta Chips secures $3m cash injection

By Elaine Watson

Pasta Chips has secured a $3m investment from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners, LP (ACAP), along with Silas Capital and Emil Capital Partners.

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