All news articles for January 27, 2014

GAIN gains NGO status from WHO after it severs big business ties (or does it?)

27-Jan-2014 By Shane STARLING

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) NGO status after it disbanded an alliance with food and pharma firms including Coca-Cola, Cargill and GlaxoSmithKline.

'HONORED AND AMAZED' VIRUN CEO SCOOPS 42% OF INDUSTRY VOTE

BeverageDaily.com Personality of the Year 2013! Philip Bromley, VIRUN

27-Jan-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

The hustings are over, the votes have been counted and we have a runaway winner – Philip Bromley from VIRUN is the first ever BeverageDaily.com Personality of the Year!

Packaging Corporation of America cited for repeat hazards

27-Jan-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

Packaging Corporation of America faces $66,000 in fines after two repeat violations of workplace safety standards were found during an inspection.

ARO Pistachios hit by FDA warning letter

27-Jan-2014 By Joseph James Whitworth

ARO Pistachios Inc. has been hit with a warning letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Special edition: Plant-based diets

Quorn USA boss: We’re in the healthy proteins market, not the ‘lesser versions of meat’ market

27-Jan-2014 By Elaine WATSON

Quorn is a household name in the UK and Australia, where it is the biggest player in the meat-free segment. 

Quinoa safe for celiacs, UK study says

27-Jan-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Regular consumption of quinoa appears to be safe for people with celiac disease, according to research published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 

10 food and beverage entrepreneurs to watch in 2014: From savory yogurt to seaweed chips

27-Jan-2014 By Elaine WATSON

From savory yogurt and seaweed chips to healthy vending and protein-packed frozen yogurt, here's FoodNavigator-USA's pick of 10 entrepreneurs and CEOs to watch in food and beverage in 2014.