US brings in new livestock traceability ruling
The US has passed new regulations in a bid to improve the traceability of livestock moving between states.
Archives for January 3, 2013
Couple of players: Hugh Heffner-powered Playboy sues PlayBev over energy drinks
Playboy Enterprises is suing former US licensee Play Beverages for alleged trademark infringement and claims the firm and co-defendant CirTran are ‘irreparably harming the energy drink category itself’.
Gazpacho could help to lower blood pressure, says study
Regular consumption of cold gazpacho soup can help to battle high blood pressure and cut heart disease risk, say researchers.
News round-up
E.coli investigation concluded and Sunland food facility registration restored
An E.coli investigation in Canada has ended with no identified source and Sunland Inc., has had its food facility registration restored after its peanuts were linked to salmonella, in this news round-up.
Big interview: Ryan Black, founder and CEO, Sambazon
Surfing, super fruits and social justice: Sambazon and the genesis of an Amazonian super food empire
Want a dictionary definition of 'high-achiever'? Meet Ryan Black, a former NFL player and surfer who went on holiday to Brazil in his early 20s in search of waves and came back with the germ of a business idea that is now worth more than $100m in retail...
Hormel Foods to acquire Skippy peanut butter from Unilever
Unilever has struck a deal to sell its Skippy peanut butter business to Hormel Foods for approximately $700m.
Innophos expands nutraceutical footprint with Triarco acquisition
Innophos Holdings has expanded its nutraceutical capabilities with the acquisition of privately held ingredient manufacturer Triaco Industries, the company announced Wednesday.
Energy drinks, coffee and bottled water: The top performers in the center of the store
While volumes (unit sales) of all the other core ‘center of store’ categories declined in 2012, volumes of energy drinks, bottled water and coffee climbed strongly, according to Symphony IRI Group.
beveragedaily.com predictions for 2013: part one
Killer chords that could rock the beverage industry in 2013: Part 1
If the beverage world were a band poised on the brink of super stardom, here are some of the killer chords and rollickin’ riffs that could shake up the scene in 2013, as we solo on everything from carbonates to beauty drinks and beyond...
Budweiser takes Black Crown…to US drinkers
AB InBev plans to breathe new life into Budweiser by releasing a stronger version of the beer in 2013, which it claims will offer US drinkers a more distinct flavor and taste.
Canada beef and pork gain access to Nicaragua
Nicaragua has opened its markets to Canadian beef and pork, Canada’s agriculture ministry announced yesterday (2 January).
New Canadian caffeine limits part of growing pressure on energy drink sector
The energy beverage sector had a lively 2012, marked by a high-profile wrongful death suit against Monster Beverage Co., some high-profile negative press and even higher-profile attacks from a pair of US Senators. 2013 is shaping up, if anything, to be...
Too much food can kill you? Overeating and obesity now a bigger global problem than lack of food
Chronic diseases linked to obesity and overconsumption of food are now a bigger global healthcare burden than illness and disease caused by malnutrition, according to the most comprehensive disease report ever produced on global health issues.