Report highlights 'disconnect' between serving sizes and reality
New research from the NPD Group appears to support claims that there is a growing discrepancy between serving sizes listed on food labels and what consumers are actually eating.
Archives for August 17, 2011
Coca-Cola and Nestlé Waters on board for US recycling laws
Beverage giants Coca‐Cola and Nestlé Waters will take responsibility for collection and recycling of post‐consumer beverage packaging if the US passes new laws requiring them to do so, according to industry research.
Can we expect more M&A in bakery? ‘Absolutely yes’, says Flowers Foods
Punishing rises in input costs, cautious consumers and a predicted rise in capital gains tax will drive further consolidation in the US bakery sector this year and next, packaged bakery giant Flowers Foods has predicted.
Salt alternatives, advertising may aid reduced sodium dairy acceptance
Consumers are capable of noticing small reductions in salt in dairy foods, and gaining acceptance of reformulated dairy products like cheese may be advanced to advertising the benefits of sodium reduction.