Food industry to FTC/FDA: Ditch ‘misguided’ kids proposals now
Government proposals designed to protect children from junk food marketing are unscientific and counterproductive and should be withdrawn immediately, food manufacturers have argued.
Archives for May 26, 2011
Hershey’s and Mars drop trademark infringement case
Hershey’s has dropped a trademark infringement case against Mars, in which it had accused the rival candy maker of using packaging for Dove peanut butter Promises similar to that of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Americans embracing global premium bakery
Convenience, global flavors, and premium products are leading new trends in the bakery sector, according to a new report from the Center for Culinary Development (CCD) and market research organization Packaged Facts.
Reduced fat intake may cut diabetes risk without weight loss
Reducing the proportion of fat in the diet could significantly reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, even without weight loss, according to a new study.
USDA ups forecast for dairy retail prices
The USDA has once again increased its yearly forecast for dairy retail prices but economists believe an end to price hikes is in sight.
Tate & Lyle to resume sucralose production in US as demand soars
Tate & Lyle is planning to re-start production at its mothballed sucralose plant in the US, as hot demand for the sweetener means it needs more capacity from two global sites.
ADM cocoa powder cuts bakers’ costs with “less is more” approach
A new dark cocoa powder aims to deliver an indulgent rich taste for bakery goods, but also cut costs by reducing the product’s overall cocoa content, claims ADM.
Low-cost, fat-free fish protein facility gets go ahead
Bluewave Marine Ingredients’ new food-grade facility in Peru will soon start production of its fat-free, membrane-refined fish protein and fish peptide products, offering the food industry ‘new opportunities and applications’.