J & J Snack Foods snaps up small ‘prestigious’ pretzel firm
US snack corporation, J&J Snack Foods, has bulked up its portfolio with its latest acquisition of a small Chicago-based pretzel firm.
Archives for June 11, 2012
General Mills’ Greek yogurt is ‘not yogurt at all’, lawsuit claims
A class action lawsuit filed in California claims that General Mills’ Yoplait-brand fat-free Greek yogurt is misbranded because it contains milk protein concentrate (MPC), which is not listed as a permitted yogurt ingredient under FDA regulation.
Canadian government invests in controls for gluten-free foods
The Canadian Celiac Association has received a C$245,000 investment from the Canadian government to help enhance food safety systems and develop specific controls for gluten-free foods, in an effort to boost supply of gluten-free foods.
The fastest growing label claims of 2011: From ‘economy’ to ‘gluten-free’
While ‘all-natural’ and ’no additives & preservatives’ were still among the most popular food and drink label claims in the US last year, the fastest growth was in economy, low/no/reduced allergen, high-protein and low/no/reduced saturated fat claims,...
Tate & Lyle provoked into cracking egg crisis in bakery
European ingredients hulk, Tate & Lyle, is investing heavily in its egg replacement solutions for the bakery sector, provoked by soaring customer demands amid price hikes and supply constraints.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Solbar ready to power up for growth post acquisition
Solbar is preparing for strong global growth in the wake of its acquisition by farmer agri-cooperative CHS, according to Todd Watson, CHS global protein sales and development manager for food and food ingredients.