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Fictional food proves surprisingly popular in the real world, says Hartman Group

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:58:07 +0200

Foods inspired by fiction - from Harry Potter and Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, Mad Men and Lord of the Rings - are starting to gain traction in the real world, according to food trends expert Hartman Group.

Kalsec: In Europe, natural food colors are now ‘standard operating procedure’; in the US, some companies are still just starting to look at them

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:33:06 +0200

As part of FoodNavigator-USA’s probe into clean labels ahead of our June 26 Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013 online event, Elaine Watson caught up with Carol Locey, colors product director, and Gary Augustine, market development director, at Kalsec, to talk natural colors…

It’s a powder, but not as we know it Jim… PLT breaks new ground with wholefood ingredient launch

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:26:04 +0200

PL Thomas claims to be taking the wholefood concept to a completely new level with the launch of whole food powders made using a novel process that can turn “pretty much anything that is a food into a powder”, from salmon to pumpkin.

Dean Foods' Shenandoah’s Pride dairy brand terminated through plant closure

Fiona.BARRY@wrbm.com (Fiona BARRY) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:22 +0200

Dean Foods has announced plans to close its Springfield, Virginia dairy plant within the next two months - a move which will see the end of its Shenandoah’s Pride brand and eliminate 110 jobs.

Women want indulgence and health in snacks… Scrap that stereotype, says Canadean

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:51:26 +0200

There is a strong stereotype that women want indulgence and health when snacking, but in the US and Europe health comes eleventh in snack motivations, according to new research from Canadean.

Cargill to buy and boost Northstar Grain assets

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:01:41 +0200

Cargill will acquire grain storage and crop inputs assets from Northstar Grain LLC and inject $3m into upgrades.

Mars Drinks eyes ‘huge potential’ in single-serve beverages after new functional coffee launch

Ben.BOUCKLEY@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:46 +0200

Mars Drinks says it sees huge global potential for single-serve hot drinks machines and consumables in the high-growth office environment, and predicts ‘tremendous growth’ in emerging markets.

Red Bull won’t give runners wings, small-scale study suggests

Ben.BOUCKLEY@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:54:55 +0200

Red Bull energy shots failed to improve the time in which experienced runners completed a 5km run versus a placebo, according to a new, but small-scale US/Australian study claiming to be the first to examine the efficacy of shots rather than energy drinks on exercise performance.

‘Stronger anti-monopoly laws’ could help craft brewers in Mexico: USDA report

Ben.BOUCKLEY@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:47:28 +0200

US and native microbrewers could profit if Mexico’s antitrust regulator rules that controversial exclusivity deals, which benefit local giants Grupo Modelo and Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, owned by AB InBev and Heineken respectively, are illegal.

Chr. Hansen: The gap between synthetic and natural colors is closing all the time

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:14 +0200

Not so long ago the gap between the performance - and price - of natural vs synthetic colors was huge, but more efficient supply chains, advances in extraction technology and more sophisticated microencapsulation techniques have closed the gap considerably in recent years, says Chr. Hansen.

Judge: ‘There is a gaping hole in the current regulatory landscape for ‘natural’ claims and GMOs’

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:04 +0200

A federal judge handling a lawsuit filed in California over ‘all-natural’ claims on Mission tortilla chips has recommended that the case be put on hold for six months to give the FDA time to determine whether products containing GMOs should be labeled ‘natural’.

Nanosensor with potential food safety use comes step closer

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:43:49 +0200

A nanosensor that can detect airborne toxins in the food supply chain is to be further refined in a bid for commercial launch.

What do ‘natural’ and ‘clean label’ mean anyway?

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:50 +0200

Market researchers tell us that consumers are seeking ‘natural’ products more than ever – and ingredient suppliers have responded by providing ways to ‘clean up’ product labels – but what do these terms really mean?

Enzyme blend sweetens up shelf-life: Caravan Ingredients

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:08:52 +0200

Superior eating quality in donuts, cakes, pastries and muffins can be extended to 45 days or more with a new enzyme blend, according to Caravan Ingredients.

High sugar consumption directly linked to heart failure, data suggests

Caroline.SCOTT-THOMAS@wrbm.com (Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:16:23 +0200

Metabolic changes brought on by a high intake of dietary sugars may set us on 'a pathway to heart failure', according to new research in rats and human cell lines.

Campbell Soup seeks to boost footprint in China with deal to buy Danish baked snacks maker Kelsen Group

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:43:03 +0200

A month after announcing a deal to buy baby food firm Plum Organics, Campbell Soup has unveiled plans to acquire Kelsen Group A/S, a Danish producer of baked snacks that has developed a significant presence in China.

Edrington sees ‘significant opportunities’ in premium US spirits

Ben.BOUCKLEY@wrbm.com (Ben BOUCKLEY) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:10:28 +0200

Edrington says it sees ‘significant opportunities’ in the US for brands such as The Macallan and Brugal Extra Dry rum, as it takes over distribution of its brands from Remy Cointreau USA from 2014.

Pizza: The biggest single contributor of sodium to the American diet?

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:57:17 +0200

Pizza was the single biggest contributor of sodium to the diet of young Americans in the period 2003-2008 according to a new analysis of dietary intake data from the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Embassy Flavors CEO: ‘We’re closing the taste gap between regular and gluten-free products’

Stephen.DANIELLS@wrbm.com (Stephen DANIELLS) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:30:29 +0200

The enormous potential of the gluten-free bakery sector will grow even more when the gap between regular and gluten-free products is closed for taste and freshness, says the CEO of Embassy Flavors.

Arway Confections snaps up Long Grove Confectionery

Oliver.NIEBURG@wrbm.com (Oliver NIEBURG) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:13:01 +0200

Arway Confections has acquired fellow Illinois based company Long Grove Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.