Australia faces beef competition from South America
South American meat exporters took advantage of favourable exchange rates to boost beef exports by 12% last year, according to analysts at Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Archives for January 18, 2013
Food industry to Congress: We're still paying over the odds for sugar...
While US refined sugar prices have dropped since last summer and sugar producers claim the nation is “swimming in sugar”, food manufacturers say prices are still “far above historical norms and about 30% higher than the world market”.
Phosphorus footprint? Shifting dietary habits are complicating a sustainable supply, warn researchers.
Increased use of phosphorus in food products since the 1960s is now putting pressure on the sustainable supply of the essential mineral, warn researchers.
Wondering about Wonder Bread? ‘Brand equity is the best thing going for it by a long shot’, says analyst
Brand equity is the best thing Wonder Bread has going for it by a long shot and future business strategies should hinge on this, an analyst says.
Yoplait targets tweens with Pro-Force Greek yogurt
Yoplait is expanding its portfolio in the fast-growing Greek yogurt sector with a new product targeting tweens.
Canadian milk supplier in the dark over delayed Chobani construction plans
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) has been offered no “further details” of Chobani’s Canadian manufacturing plant construction plans - despite being lined-up to supply the Greek yogurt giant’s proposed new facility.
Wendy’s reports Q4 sales dip
US burger chain Wendy’s has reported a small drop in same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2012, bringing sales growth for the year down to a modest 1.6%.
Legislators seek info from energy drink manufacturers
Two US senators and a member of the House of Representatives have sent letters to 14 energy drink companies seeking information about their products. The letters ask the companies to respond to detailed questions about their products’ ingredients and...
Big interview: Scott Lerner, founder and CEO Solixir
Solixir CEO: The secret to a successful start-up, slapping consumers in the face, and the rule of six…
If you’ve trudged around any industry trade shows recently, you’ve probably seen your fair share of prototype product concepts targeting the key ‘need states’ created by ‘modern life’: Wake up! (in energizing oranges and reds), Focus! (in royal purple),...
Chobani confirms then denies Canada pull-out
Greek yogurt giant Chobani has confirmed, then denied, that it is pulling out of Canada “for the time being” following the postponement of its nationwide launch in the country.
BPA ban close for baby food containers in Maine
The US state of Maine is a step away from banning the use of food contact material bisphenol-A (BPA) in infant formula cans and baby food jars and lids.