Supplement could boost immunity in young pigs
The use of a bacterial supplement could boost the health of young pigs during weaning, according to new research from the US.
Archives for January 25, 2013
Patent Watch
Mondelez flexible gum packaging allows consumer tailoring
Kraft snacks spin-off Mondelez has filed a patent for a flexible gum package that allows consumers to buy and carry the amount of gum they require.
Yogurt-driven NY rule change will risk human health - green coalition
A coalition of environmental groups has slammed New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plans to support the state’s growing yogurt industry by easing regulations on large-scale dairy farming operations.
Kyowa Hakko benefits from Champion Sports' strategic shift
The recent boost in sports nutrition product launches is benefiting functional food ingredient suppliers, among them Kyowa Hakko, whose Sustamine ingredient is featured in a new beverage offering from Champion Nutrition.
Snacking on Super Bowl ideas with Euromonitor
Super Bowl 2013 snackfest: Chips to dip, bigger packs and flavors to pair with hot wings and beer…
With Super Bowl 2013 just a ball’s throw away, beefed up pack sizes, ridged potato chips for easy dipping and well-paired flavors for hot wings, beer and pizza are set to succeed, an analyst says.
Hostess gears up for Feb 28 auction for Wonderbread et al and says Drakes deal is close
Hostess Brands Inc. has won permission from the bankruptcy court to sell most of its bread brands at auction on February 28, and says it will submit plans to sell the Drake’s snack cakes business this week.
Dr Pepper ‘stands by’ Mott’s for Tots immune support claims despite legal action
Dr Pepper Snapple Group says it ‘stands by’ immune support claims made on packaging for its Mott’s for Tots beverage brand, after a US-wide class action was launched against it this week.
Special edition: Protein-rich foods, the next generation
From Chobani to Special K: Are we on the cusp of a protein renaissance?
Protein, so trend watchers - and opportunistic protein suppliers - keep telling us, is red hot right now, for all ages and both sexes, covering weight management, healthy aging, sports nutrition, and general health & wellness. But is this just hot air,...
Danone juice JV with Chiquita dogged by ‘mismanagement’: Industry source
With rumors emerging that Danone is selling its 51% stake in its fruit juice JV with Chuiquita Brands International, one industry source told BeverageDaily.com that the French firm was likely ‘glad to be rid’ of a business blighted by mismanagement.
Special edition: Protein-rich foods, the next generation
Selling protein to boomers (without talking about muscle wastage…)
As any self-respecting baby boomer will tell you, getting old is something that happens to other people, and being told you’re not as sprightly as you once were is not the best way to get you to part with your hard-earned cash.
Coke CEO Muhtar Kent: ‘No I don’t use Facebook, but 57m fans make me proud’
Coke CEO Muhtar Kent admits he doesn’t use Facebook, but is ‘really proud’ that his company has surpassed the 57m fan mark on Facebook.