Production costs change US meat consumption habits
The increasing cost of production is changing the face of US consumption patterns, farming leaders have highlighted.
Archives for February 4, 2013
Timing weight loss: It’s not just what we eat but when we eat, say researchers
The regulation of weight loss is not simply dictated by the balance between energy intake and expenditure, but rather requires correctly timed food delivery, according to new research.
Big Interview: Sean Kelly, CEO, H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending
H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending CEO: 'In 5-10 years, healthy vending will be the norm'
Can schools and offices make money selling healthy food - instead of soda, candy and chips - from vending machines?
Meat-eating in Russia reaches record high
Meat consumption in Russia has reached a record level, according to analysts.
The evolution of energy drinks: What next for Monster, Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy?
While the growth of the US energy drinks and shots market has been nothing short of explosive - last year it was worth $12.5bn, up 60% since 2008 - manufacturers will need to attract new users if they are to sustain such meteoric levels of growth, says a...
Out-of-the-box logistics thinking helps Ocean Spray cut 40% transportation costs & 20% in greenhouse gases
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and its transportation costs by 40% on a major distribution route by bringing supply closer to demand with a new distribution center and partnering with a competitor.
USDA proposes strict new nutrition standards for foods sold in school vending machines, cafes and snack bars
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released new proposals restricting calories, saturated fat and sodium in foods sold in school vending machines, cafes and snack bars as part of its commitment to improve child nutrition under The Healthy,...
Don’t take yer guns to town AB InBev, the Sheriff he’s a-waitin’…
With the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gunning to takedown AB InBev’s $20bn takeover of Grupo Modelo, the firm likely prefers peace talks in the Sheriff’s office to a High Noon-style shootout.
Hillshire Brands CEO: ‘Everybody knows with the old Sara Lee business, spending on marketing, ads and promotions was light’
Increased spending on marketing, advertising and promotions (MAP) is paying off for Jimmy Dean sausage maker Hillshire Brands, which has raised its outlook for the full year on the back of strong second quarter results.