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Eight most innovative Sweets & Snacks 2013

Eight most innovative Sweets & Snacks 2013

Retailers have voted for the new confectionery products that have the best go-to-market potential in the US.

Published: 23-May-2013

Innovation in action: From stevia to sustainable palm oil… A day at Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ

 Innovation in action: From stevia to sustainable palm oil… A day at Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ

Can you make a perfect zero-calorie cola with stevia? Is the US food industry on track to meet sustainable palm oil targets? Are attitudes towards HFCS changing? What’s next for sodium reduction? FoodNavigator-USA headed to Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ to find out what’s happening at the cutting edge of food innovation.  

Published: 21-May-2013

Plant-powered nutrition: New directions for peanuts, from sports nutrition to weight management, in pictures

We’ve been talking about the health benefits of peanuts for years, so what’s new? Quite a lot, according to experts gathered at a three-day event in Napa Valley hosted by the Peanut Institute on May 4-6. FoodNavigator-USA headed to wine country for a glass (or two) of Pinot Noir and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich…

Published: 13-May-2013

Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2013: Nestlé on GMOs, the added sugar debate and McDonald's oatmeal slam dunk ... DAY TWO

Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2013: Nestlé on GMOs, the added sugar debate and McDonald's oatmeal slam dunk ... DAY TWO

On day two of the 2013 Food Technology & Innovation Forum in Chicago, R&D bosses from the world's biggest food and beverage companies learned how Unilever gains consumer insights online, what Nestlé thinks about biotech crops and how McDonald's scored a slam dunk with its Fruit and Maple Oatmeal.

Published: 25-Apr-2013

Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2013: Natural claims, mindless eating and Hershey's Chinese adventure... DAY ONE

Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2013: Natural claims, mindless eating and Hershey's Chinese adventure... DAY ONE

From PepsiCo to Hershey, Nestlé and Unilever, the food industry's biggest guns headed to Chicago this week to talk about everything from open innovation, to portion sizes, targeting Millennials and personalized nutrition at the 2013 Food Technology & Innovation Forum. FoodNavigator-USA brings you the highlights.

Published: 24-Apr-2013

Innovation, sustainability, nutrition 2.0, and space food: Food Vision 2013 in pictures

Innovation, sustainability, nutrition 2.0, and space food: Food Vision 2013 in pictures

Delegates from 30 countries traveled to the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France for the inaugural Food Vision. The event was heralded a success by delegates and commercial partners alike. Here are the key moments from Food Vision 2013. 

Published: 03-Apr-2013

US dairy industry lobbying 2012: Who spent what and why?

US dairy industry lobbying 2012: Who spent what and why?

Every year US dairy manufacturers and organisations pump millions of dollars into political campaigns in an attempt to influence proposed legislation. In 2012, the industry spent more than $7m. DairyReporter.com spoke to 2012's top five US dairy industry spenders about their priorities last year and in the year ahead.

Published: 27-Mar-2013

Vegetarian nutrition congress in pictures: MyPlate (minus the meat), saving the planet and why we should eat more nuts…

Vegetarian nutrition congress in pictures: MyPlate (minus the meat), saving the planet and why we should eat more nuts…

Back in the 6th century BC, Pythagoras was doing his bit to promote a vegetarian diet (‘what wickedness to swallow flesh into our own flesh…’). These days Paul McCartney is flying the flag. But is a plant-based diet really better for us and the planet? FoodNavigator-USA headed to the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition at Loma Linda, CA, to find out.

Published: 01-Mar-2013

Food jobs: Who’s on the move in 2013? Kraft, Bunge, Hillshire Brands, ConAgra Foods, Vitiva

Food jobs: Who’s on the move in 2013? Kraft, Bunge, Hillshire Brands, ConAgra Foods, Vitiva

New year, new job? Check out who’s moving onwards and upwards in the latest FoodNavigator-USA round-up of movers and shakers in the food industry.

Published: 14-Feb-2013

Trend spotting gallery: What’s hot and what’s not as we head into 2013?

Trend spotting gallery: What’s hot and what’s not as we head into 2013?

From coconut water, to Greek yogurt, gluten-free, veggie proteins, dairy-alternatives, non-GMO and whole grains; what were the biggest trends of 2012, and what’s on the menu for 2013?

Published: 21-Dec-2012

2012 in food science: Is phosphorus the new trans-fat? HFCS, GMOs, organics, gluten sensitivity and measuring calories...

2012 in food science: Is phosphorus the new trans-fat? HFCS, GMOs, organics, gluten sensitivity and measuring calories...

From new research into the relationship between excess dietary phosphorus and the risk of cardiovascular disease to questions over the accuracy of how we currently measure calories, 2012 was an action packed year in the field of food research.  Check out this FoodNavigator-USA picture gallery of highlights.

Published: 21-Dec-2012

Recalls of 2012: A recap

Recalls of 2012: A recap

This year has been quite eventful for recalls of food and beverage products, some due to foodborne contamination and others due to packaging faults.

Published: 20-Dec-2012

2012 in business... Kraft's split, ConAgra's buying spree, Kellogg snaps up Pringles and BPI decimated by 'pink slime' slurs

2012 in business... Kraft's split, ConAgra's buying spree, Kellogg snaps up Pringles and BPI decimated by 'pink slime' slurs

2012 was a roller coaster ride for the food industry, with Kraft and Sara Lee engaging in some serious corporate re-engineering, ConAgra finally getting its hands on Ralcorp, and Kellogg snapping up Pringles after former suitor Diamond Foods' plans were derailed by accounting problems. Check out FoodNavigator-USA's round up of the top business stories of the year.

Published: 20-Dec-2012

2012 in the dock ... From all-natural class action chaos to Prop 37, FSMA and POM vs FTC

2012 in the dock ... From all-natural class action chaos to Prop 37, FSMA and POM vs FTC

With a class action lawsuit filed almost weekly against firms making 'all-natural' claims, growing concerns over energy drinks, the specter of GMO labeling and new developments in the high profile legal spat over the labeling of high fructose corn syrup, 2012 was a bumper year for lawyers...

Published: 20-Dec-2012

Food jobs: Who’s on the move in winter 2012? PepsiCo, Coke, Campbell Soup, Mondelez, Diamond Foods, Bell Flavors, Takasago Flavors

Food jobs: Who’s on the move in winter 2012? PepsiCo, Coke, Campbell Soup, Mondelez, Diamond Foods, Bell Flavors, Takasago Flavors

With changes at the top at PepsiCo, Coke, Mondelez International and Campbell Soup, and new appointments at snacks specialist Diamond Foods, flavors experts Takasago Flavors and Bell Flavors & Fragrances, bakery ingredients giant Puratos and rice ingredients expert RiceBran Technologies, we have an action-packed photo gallery round-up of new hires this winter.

Published: 05-Dec-2012

Prop 37, the end of the Twinkie, and ConAgra gets Ralcorp: November 2012 in pictures

Prop 37, the end of the Twinkie, and ConAgra gets Ralcorp: November 2012 in pictures

It was a fascinating month for the US food and beverage industry, with California rejecting Prop 37, ConAgra Foods finally agreeing a deal to acquire Ralcorp, Hostess Brands throwing in the towel, and FDA exercising its FSMA muscle. 

Published: 30-Nov-2012

Pack Expo 2012 in pictures: it’s showtime!

Pack Expo 2012 in pictures: it’s showtime!

Pack Expo 2012 helped its 45,300 visitors gain a better view of the routes packaging material and machinery firms are taking. Attendees could take in this view of the Chicago freeway from McCormick Place, the venue for the trade show.

Published: 09-Nov-2012

Supply Side West 2012 in pictures: Prop 37, supergrains, protein, brain food and Coca-Cola on disruptive innovation

Supply Side West 2012 in pictures: Prop 37, supergrains, protein, brain food and Coca-Cola on disruptive innovation

As America went to the polls, FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA headed to Las Vegas for a week of partying, gambling (and a spot of networking) at Supply Side West.

Published: 09-Nov-2012

October 2012 in pictures: GMO labeling, FNCE, Pepsi’s protein play… and ‘evaporated cane juice’ (aka sugar)

October 2012 in pictures: GMO labeling, FNCE, Pepsi’s protein play… and ‘evaporated cane juice’ (aka sugar)

The ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns for Californian GMO labeling initiative Prop 37 kicked into overdrive this month ahead of the Nov 6 vote; Pepsi hinted at a big protein-based product launch, Unilever put Skippy on the block and Chobani faced some healthy flak over its use of ‘evaporated cane juice’.

Published: 01-Nov-2012

Showtime in Vegas! InterBev 2012 in Pictures

Showtime in Vegas! InterBev 2012 in Pictures

As Nürnberg Messe USA takes over the running of InterBev, BeverageDaily.com hits Las Vegas to snap the latest action from the 92-year-old show.

Published: 22-Oct-2012

FNCE in pictures: Misunderstood HFCS, DNA diets, soda consumption myths and tackling prediabetes

FNCE in pictures: Misunderstood HFCS, DNA diets, soda consumption myths and tackling prediabetes

Mythbusting was a key theme at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Philadelphia, with a parade of experts wheeled out to tackle misconceptions about everything from low calorie sweeteners and obesity, to kids' soda consumption, high fructose corn syrup and the merits of frozen vs fresh foods.

Published: 15-Oct-2012