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Retailers have voted for the new confectionery products that have the best go-to-market potential in the US. Published: 23-May-2013 |
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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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |