All news articles for March 2019

FDA to add cross-linked phosphorylated RS4 to dietary fiber definition

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FDA to add cross-linked phosphorylated RS4 to dietary fiber definition

By Mary Ellen Shoup

The FDA has ruled in favor of a citizen petition requesting dietary fiber status for MGP Ingredients' Fibersym RW and FiberRiteRW -- both resistant starches 4 (RS4) -- with the agency stating that it will propose that cross-linked phosphorylated...

Caulipower pizza crust growth to double in 2019, R&D to continue says Gail Becker

Caulipower on track to double revenues amid whirlwind expansion

By Kacey Culliney

Gluten-free frozen pizza brand Caulipower is on track to generate revenues of $100m in 2019, after just two years in business, with a mission to revolutionize America's relationship with vegetables, says founder Gail Becker.

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At Expo West 2019, enduring appeal of protein shows

By Adi Menayang

Not long ago, high protein content call-outs were reserved for ready-to-drink milkshakes and protein bars. Today, everything from snacks to pasta to frozen food boast high protein content on their packaging. What’s sustaining the protein fortification...

New CEO for poultry firm

Pilgrim’s Pride appoints new CEO

By Aidan Fortune

Poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride has announced the appointment of Jayson Penn, current president of its USA division, to succeed Bill Lovette, who is retiring from the position of president and chief executive officer.

The US has issued more warnings about ASF to pig producers

ASF warning repeated in the US

By Aidan Fortune

US pig producers and veterinarians have been reminded about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and the impact it would have on the domestic pig population.

Quaker Oat Beverage has significantly fewer calories than rivals, coupled with a heart health positioning built around oat bran. Picture: Elaine Watson

60-second interview: Koen Burghouts, Global VP, nutrition group at PepsiCo

PepsiCo VP talks oatmilk, fiber, and why Quaker opted for the term 'oat beverage'

By Elaine Watson

While a flurry of brands have piled into the oatmilk category of late, Quaker is seeking to carve a unique position in the category with a product that delivers the creamy texture and performance that consumers have come to expect, but also offers unique...

Brazil US talks make little progress

US inspection offer to Brazil ‘insufficient’

By Michelle Perrett

Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias has said that the US agreement to conduct further inspections on the country’s meatpacking system was an “insufficient gesture”.

New Zealand launches marketing campaign

New Zealand lamb and beef gets US marketing boost

By Michelle Perrett

Levy board Beef + Lamb New Zealand is to launch a multi-million dollar US branding campaign to educate consumers on the benefits of grass-fed meat under the Taste Pure Nature origin brand.

Expo West VIDEO: Mondelēz takes on explicit snack focus with new venture arm

VIDEO: Mondelēz takes on explicit snack focus with new venture arm

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Mondelēz International is already a powerhouse in snacking (parent company to Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit, and allergen-friendly brand, Enjoy Life Foods). In November 2018, however, the company decided to pour more efforts into its snack business strategy...

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