USDA leads Russia trade mission
US meat and livestock companies have joined other food businesses and officials on a trade mission in Russia this week (3-7 December).
Archives for December 5, 2012
NASA food science: We’re 20 years away from foods with extended shelf-lives
The quest to have food to survive a five-year mission to Mars is at least two decades away, but ‘we’ll get there’, says Dr Michele Perchonok, advanced food technology project scientist at NASA in Houston.
Veggie proteins, mini-meals and Millennials: ConAgra unveils Phil Lempert's top trends for 2013
Snackable mini-meals, veggie protein, healthier breakfasts and portion-controlled frozen foods will all gain momentum in 2013, according to ‘Supermarket Guru’ and TV personality Phil Lempert.
Leading global food manufacturer seeks novel anti-obesity agent
A leading global food manufacturer is looking for potential partners to pitch novel food ingredients with an anti-obesity effect, in order to create supplements or food additives that enable weight loss.
HACCP measures must be reassessed due to salmonella outbreaks, says USDA
Producers of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) ground chicken and turkey must reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) due to recent salmonella outbreaks, said the USDA.
Can the almond-based dairy alternatives market maintain its 50% growth level?
The market for almond-based dairy alternatives, just one section of the ever growing free-from market, is growing at an impressive 50%, with strong brands maintaining a stranglehold on the business.
Coke makes first direct investment in US dairy brands
The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with US-based Select Milk Producers to invest in the Core Power high protein milk shake brand and create a complementary value-added nutritional dairy portfolio.
Special edition: Free-from foods (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
Gluten-free baking the next generation: Whole grains, ancient grains and clean labels
The quality of gluten-free baked goods has improved by “leaps and bounds” in recent years, but firms are finding new challenges as they try to clean up labels and improve the nutritional profile as well as the taste and texture of products, says...
Saputo heralds Morningstar deal as 'big' US growth opportunity
Saputo hopes to increase its share of the US dairy market while reducing its reliance on the stagnated Canadian market through its proposed acquisition of Dean Foods’ Morningstar division.