Ralcorp ups the ante in row with PepsiCo over Frito-Lay Tostitos Scoops
Branded snacks giant Frito-Lay and store-brand specialist Ralcorp have become embroiled in a legal battle over corn chips designed to scoop up salsa and dips.
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McDonald’s US pledges to phase out sow stalls
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has announced its decision to ask US pork suppliers to eliminate gestation crates for sows.
Self-affirmed GRAS under fire as AHA steps up sodium reduction campaign
There are serious weaknesses in the system that allows firms to self-affirm the safety of foods without the approval or knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
Cereal based yogurt-like product offers prospect of extended vegetarian range
A fermented yogurt-like product formulated from cereal, soy flour and grape may have a texture and sensory profile like its dairy equivalent, but offer a vegan option for consumers, suggests new research.
Cantaloupe listeria scare still affecting US recalls - ExpertRECALL
The 2011 cantaloupe-related Listeria outbreak has continued to effect food recalls across the US, with a 50% increase in the number of recalls in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with Q3.
Kellogg becomes #2 global snacks firm with Pringles buy; analysts react
Kellogg’s $2.7bn deal to acquire Procter & Gamble’s Pringles will significantly boost its global snacks presence and open existing products up to new markets, according to analysts.