Maple Leaf reports strong 2011 earnings despite weak Q4
Canadian manufacturer Maple Leaf Foods has announced a 21% growth in 2011 adjusted operated earnings, reaching $259m despite an 18% drop in the fourth quarter.
Archives for March 1, 2012
Kikkoman natural flavor enhancer may cut sodium levels in Frankfurters
A modified form of soy sauce may act as a natural flavor enhancer in frankfurters and help food formulators reduce sodium levels by 20% without affecting taste, says a new study from Kikkoman.
PepsiCo/Frito-Lay looks to exploit premium and value snacks growth
PepsiCo has announced plans to consolidate its position at the top of the global snacks market by investing in the rapidly growing premium and value snack segments.
Start-up ‘surprised and pleased’ by reaction to novel natural sweetener from oats
Industry reaction to a novel natural sweetener from oats has been extremely encouraging, says a start-up firm dedicated to bringing it to market.
General Mills boosts natural foods portfolio with gluten free snacks deal
General Mills has boosted its presence in the natural foods market with the acquisition of Massachusetts-based gluten free snack foods firm Food Should Taste Good for an undisclosed sum.
Canada improves meat inspection complaints mechanism
Canadian food safety chiefs have launched a new mechanism to provide businesses with an easier way to register complaints or appeals related to meat inspection decisions.
Jensen Farms Listeria monocytogenes contamination: Lesson learned?
US authorities are yet to establish regulations relating to third-party food plant auditors – six months after the start of an outbreak later attributed to lacklustre third-party inspection practices.
Just Label It GMO labeling campaign attracts record number of comments
A petition calling for food manufacturers to state on labels whether their products contain genetically engineered ingredients has attracted more than 850,000 comments, claim organizers of the Just Label It campaign.
Brazil OJ exporters accept US carbendazim defeat
The Brazilian orange juice and concentrate industry has admitted carbendazim-related defeat, after efforts to increase allowable levels of the fungicide in orange juice product shipments were shot down by US food safety officials.