Bonduelle acquisitions mark North American strategy shift
Bonduelle said its acquisition of three processing plants and one repacking centre in the US would boost the volume of its frozen vegetable offerings in the country by around 150%.
Archives for March 13, 2012
Snacks provide one-third of ‘empty calories’ in US diets: USDA research
Snacks provide about one-third of all ‘empty’ calories for both men and women in the United States, according to new research from the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Red meat linked with increased risk of mortality, suggests study
Consumption of high amounts of red meat could be linked with an increased risk of all-cause death, including death from heart disease and cancer, warn researchers.
Caramel color suppliers rise to the low-4-MEI challenge – but question California decision
Caramel color suppliers have been working on low-4-MEI versions ever since California first started considering the compound’s inclusion on its Proposition 65 list four years ago – well before PepsiCo and Coca-Cola asked them to reduce 4-MEI levels late...
Study linking red meat to high mortality under fire
A study asserting that red meat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular and cancer mortality has raised fierce criticism among the meat industry.
FDA guidance urges food firm Salmonella test caution
US food safety authorities have urged food manufacturers, processors, packager and distributors to “be aware” of the potential for false results when testing for Salmonella species (Salmonella spp.).
Baker Perkins makes senior North American bread appointment
Baker Perkins has appointed Gary Seiffer as business development manager for its bread equipment business in North America.
Social media has changed how Americans eat, says Hartman report
Increased communication via social media has changed the way Americans relate to food, including what they buy and cook, and how they plan their meals, according to a report from market research firm The Hartman Group.
Hershey outlook ‘stable’ for 2012 with international expansion afoot, says rating agency
Chocolate giant Hershey will experience improved sales and flat profit margins in 2012 and will seek out acquisitions in international markets, according to credit agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P).