‘Significant’ decline in snack cake demand prompts Canada Bread closure
A significant decline in snack cakes over recent years has prompted Canada Bread Company to shut down a Quebec facility, its CEO says.
Archives for April 16, 2013
Runa Tea launches energy drink based on guayusa leaf
Runa Tea, a Brooklyn, NY-based company that introduced line of beverages based on an Amazonian leaf to the US market, has launched an energy drink with an ultra clean label.
Americans still wary of ‘greenwashing’, including organic labels: Harris Poll
Concern for the environment may be increasing among Americans, but suspicion of corporate ‘greenwashing’ may be slowing their willingness to pay extra for ‘green’ products, including organic, suggests a new survey of 2,276 adults.
Dow AgroSciences unveils new R&D facility at Indianapolis HQ
Dow AgroSciences has opened a new biotechnology research center at its Indianapolis headquarters.
Kraft explores potential of crude caffeine in neuroprotective foods, supplements, as new research reveals its ‘unique functional benefits’
A patent application from Kraft shows it is exploring ways to incorporate ‘crude caffeine’ from coffee beans into functional or medical foods, building on a growing body of research that suggests it has neuro-protective effects.
Coca-Cola: Gold Peak tea ‘rapidly on its way to becoming a $1bn brand’
Coca-Cola’s ready-to-drink iced tea brand Gold Peak is “rapidly on its way to becoming a $1bn brand”, revealed CEO Muhtar Kent in an earnings call yesterday.