All news articles for October 2018

The US baked goods market is big business. Pic: ©GettyImages/fotogal

Industry insight into US bakery market

By Gill Hyslop

As consumers increasingly opt to follow a healthy lifestyle, they are demanding more gluten-free, low-carb, whole grain, organic and paleo diet products. However, there will always be a way to find an excuse to give in to indulgence, especially when it...

Marketing CBD is mostly about risk tolerance, legal expert says

Marketing CBD is mostly about risk tolerance, legal expert says

By Hank Schultz

The source of CBD should be of concern for the companies marketing the ingredient, said a legal expert at a recent dietary supplement industry event. But he also said the regulatory landscape for the ingredient is shifting so fast that any opinions he...

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Maple Leaf Foods sales slump amid trade instability

By Ashley Williams

Heightened volatility in hog prices and underlying market conditions contributed to Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods’ net earnings dropping 29.3% in its third quarter (Q3) results, ended 30 September.

Nielsen: How do sales of sustainable products stack up?

Nielsen: How do sales of sustainable products stack up?

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sustainability-related claims on food products are popping up more frequently and while still just a small fraction of market, items mentioning sustainability outperformed the growth rate of total products in their respective category, according to Nielsen.

US sniffer dogs help protect borders against ASF

USDA dogs sniffing out African Swine Fever

By Aidan Fortune

The US avoided a potential case of African Swine Fever (ASF) when one of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) trained detector dog sniffed out a roasted pig head in a passenger’s bag.

Kite Hill seals $40m investment round led by General Mills' 301 Inc

Kite Hill seals $40m investment round led by General Mills' 301 INC

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Plant-based 'chef-inspired' food brand Kite Hill has closed a $40m capital raise led by General Mills' venture arm 301 INC. with participation from CAVU Venture Partners, which according to CEO Rob Leibowitz, will be put towards expanding...

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