Blue Diamond prepares to breaks ground on monster almond processing site no. 3
Almond giant Blue Diamond will break ground next month on a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art monster almond processing facility in Turlock, California.
Archives for March 25, 2012
Meat industry impact unknown as retailers drop ‘pink slime’ – American Meat Institute
A number of US retail chains have announced an end to their purchase of ground beef containing ‘pink slime’ – leaving the meat processing sector in dismay and unable to forecast the long-term impact on the industry.
JM Smucker enters Chinese market with oat products investment
Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee maker JM Smucker has taken an “exciting first step” in its bid to develop a meaningful presence in China with the acquisition of a $35m stake in oat products maker Seamild.
Pulses: Healthy potential – but still challenging for the American palate
Pulses could be used in a wide range of products to answer demands for healthier and gluten-free foods, but their flavor and texture is still challenging for many Americans, experts at the Research Chefs Association annual conference said on Saturday.
National Consumer League urges FDA crackdown on US lemon juice swindle
The National Consumers League (NCL) has urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to come down hard on some lemon juice producers for alleged ‘adulteration and misbranding’ of ‘100%’ lemon juice diluted with water.
US lawmaker seeks to use chemical industry proposal to leverage wider bisphenol A ban
A leading US lawmaker has petitioned federal authorities to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all canned products and reusable food and beverage packaging on the grounds that many manufacturers have stopped using the chemical.
Are all-natural claims worth the risk?
The threat of civil litigation is now so great that food manufacturers using any ingredients not found in ‘Grandma’s kitchen cupboard’ should think twice about making ‘all-natural’ claims on pack, according to one firm specializing in food label compliance.
US halal market opportunities largely untapped
Halal consumers spend $20bn on food in the United States each year but few manufacturers are tapping into this affluent market segment, according to director of halal market development at IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) Asma Ahad.