Health meets yum: Tasty and healthy must become synonymous, says BASF VP
Opportunities abound in the snacking sector, but tasty and health must become synonymous as consumers increasingly seek out healthy alternatives, says BASF’s Samy Jandali.
Archives for July 22, 2013
Keep it real! Chobani urged to phase-out use of milk from GMO-fed cows
Chobani has vowed to “explore the complexities” of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) following the launch of a petition in the US that claims it is reliant on milk from cows fed a diet full of genetically-altered produce.
UPDATE: High protein ‘super’ cereal targets global obesity epidemic, says developer
A newly developed cereal high in protein and fiber but low in fat, salt and sugar has hit the market to tackle the global obesity epidemic, its developer ViSalus says.
Is sustainability a priority for stevia users?
Stevia supplier PureCircle has released sustainability goals for 2020 - but is sustainability really top-of-mind for stevia users? And why does the company define calorie reduction as part of sustainability? FoodNavigator speaks with PureCircle's...
Maple Leaf sells Ontario turkey farms
Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods has announced plans to sell its turkey growing operations in southern Ontario.
Special edition: Sustainable sourcing
Cargill on sustainable palm oil: The low hanging fruit has been captured, now the hard work begins
As the pressure to source sustainable palm oil has intensified, several big names in the US from Kroger and Walmart to McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts have said that by 2015, they will only use RSPO (Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil) certified products.