Junk food linked to 40% rise in childhood asthma and eczema, say scientists
Eating more than three portions of junk food each week could lead to an increased risk of childhood asthma and eczema, say researchers.
Archives for January 15, 2013
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Dairy prices down, but US market looking 'healthy'
US dairy commodity prices dropped in December 2012, but low inventories and high exports have left the market still looking "healthy." US commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger John Geuss gave DairyReporter.com a breakdown of US dairy commodity price...
Post Foods snaps up natural cereal specialist Attune Foods
Post Foods has acquired natural and organic cereal maker Attune Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Energy drink sales: Pre-Christmas boost for Red Bull, while Monster loses momentum
While sales of energy drinks in US convenience stores surged in 2012, the pace of growth has been slowing, says Morgan Stanley.
Multiple Organics grew at home by connecting to farmers across globe, exec says
Ingredient wholesaler Multiple Organics has announced an expansion into its first company-owned warehouse and headquarters facility in Hercules, CA, not far from its previous home base in San Rafael. But the expansion was made possible by paying...
Pharrell Williams: Diageo’s ‘critical and avoidable mistakes’ killed Q Qream dream
Pharrell Williams claims he created Q Qream liqueur “to celebrate the beautiful, independent and sophisticated women of today”. However, the dream went sour after partner Diageo did not keep to its part of the bargain to make the product a success,...
Fear of the new: The importance of storytelling in the meat-free market
It’s not enough to have a great-tasting product – manufacturers of meat alternatives must tell a positive production story, according to the maker of an award-winning product taking the Dutch meat-free market by storm.
Canadian beef plants approved for export to China
Canada has significantly expanded its capacity for beef exports to China, with four more plants added to the list of approved facilities.
Chobani’s Canadian launch on hold as external ‘circumstances’ delay plant build
Greek yogurt giant Chobani has been forced to postpone its nationwide launch plans in Canada after external “circumstances” led to a delay in its plans to build a manufacturing facility in the country.