GoodBelly re-ups with Probi because its probiotic 'just works'
NextFoods, maker of the GoodBelly line of probiotic drinks, and Swedish supplier Probi have extended a supply agreement, the companies announced.
Archives for February 22, 2013
US outrage over farmer data leak
Worry has been struck up amongst US pig, cattle and poultry farmers as a result of the actions carried out by an environment protection agency, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has said.
Pringles transforming Kellogg into global snack player, CEO says
The Pringles acquisition is helping Kellogg become a global player in snacks, CEO John Bryant said in presentation at the CAGNY meeting recently.
Natural antifungals from sourdough have food potential: Researchers
Powerful antifungal compounds produced from linoleic acid found in bread flour are the key reason for sourdough bread’s mould resistant properties, and have potential to be used in a host of food and agricultural applications, say researchers.
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Euromonitor: Boundaries between ‘diet’ foods and ‘regular’ foods are blurring
As food marketers focus more on positive nutrition than ‘food minus’ concepts, the boundaries between ‘diet’ foods and ‘regular’ foods are becoming increasingly blurred, says Euromonitor International.
Netherlands blocks E.coli-tainted beef from Brazil
The Netherlands has turned away a shipment of E.coli-contaminated beef from Brazil just days after an unconnected major beef-related E.coli scare began in Canada.
Packaged Facts on the hottest food trends of 2013: Pulses, popped whole grains, quinoa, almonds and high-protein breakfasts
Expect more products containing beans and lentils, new quinoa-packed soups and entrees, high-protein nut and seed-based spreads, and more popped whole grains in US grocery stores this year, predicts market researcher Packaged Facts.
Treehouse Foods: 'The premium segment of retail grocery has been our fastest growing'
Private label expert Treehouse Foods says the premium segment of the US grocery retail market “has been our fastest growing over the last two quarters at least”, echoing a recent report from Hartman Strategy claiming that firms most attuned to the tastes...
Grupo Bimbo Q4 net profit plunges 81%
Increased financing costs and higher tax rates caused a plunge in net profit for Mexican bread titan Grupo Bimbo in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2012.
Resistant starch may aid in IBD and cancer resistance: Study
A diet packed with resistant starch may help to prevent both inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, say researchers.
Sweetener approval would stem US school milk consumption decline: IDFA
Permitting the use “any safe and suitable” sweeteners - including aspartame - in milk flavouring ingredients would help to stem the current milk consumption decline in US schools, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has claimed.
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Sweet PepsiCo impasse delays beverage review until 2014
PepsiCo CFO Hugh Johnston tells analysts the firm believes its new sweetener innovations will be 'more evolutionary than revolutionary' and that work in this direction has delayed a beverage business review until 2014.