Eased wheat and corn prices set to stir again in Q1 2013, says Rabobank
Wheat and corn prices have eased over the fourth quarter but will spike again at the beginning of 2013 as impacts from demand rationing take hold, Rabobank says.
Archives for November 14, 2012
Children face high exposure to foodborne toxins
Cancer benchmark levels for a number of chemicals in food were exceeded by children in self-reported dietary data, according to a study.
Coca-Cola on thinking like a start-up, open innovation and avoiding ‘Kodak moments’
Coca-Cola has to "think and act like a lean start-up company" if it wants to stay ahead of the pack, using its Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) arm to make "more, earlier bets" to find the next big thing in beverages, says its procurement boss.
Supergrains! Why quinoa, farro, chia and amaranth should be in every formulator's toolkit
'Super grains' - from farro, spelt, kamut, millet, quinoa and amaranth to chia, freekeh and teff - are high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. They also come with a great backstory, a wholesome, whole grain image and in many cases, gluten-free...
Kalsec draws a bead on fish oil oxidation
Dealing with oxidation-prone fish oil emulsions in sensitive dairy applications will be a little less problematic with a new system solution from Kalsec.
JBS buys up Brazilian chicken firm
JBS SA has announced the acquisition of Brazilian specialist chicken processor Agroveneto. The company said the deal was valued at approximately R$128m and was subject to approval by the authorities and the company’s board of directors.
Hostess to union: If strikes continue we’ll liquidate company 'in a matter of days, not weeks'
Twinkie maker Hostess Brands says that if strike action at its bakeries does not end soon, it will move to “liquidate the company in a matter of days, not weeks”.
Is having kids bad for your health?
Parents with kids under 18* are very focused on the diet and lifestyle of their offspring but have a tendency to neglect their own health, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC).