Grass-fed meat label approved in Canada
Canadian food safety officials have approved the country’s first ever certification label for 100% grass-fed meat.
Archives for July 25, 2013
Palm oil genome map will boost yields and protect environment, say researchers
Mapping of the oil palm tree genome has revealed a single gene responsible regulating its yield, offering the possibility to breed new variants for increased production, say scientists behind the project.
Japan remains undecided on lifting US wheat ban after GMO scare
There are no clear plans yet to lift Japan's ban on US western white wheat, a Japanese government official says following a meeting between its ministry and the USDA last week.
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Dr Pepper ‘very concerned’ by US diet soft drinks sales decline
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) CEO Larry Young says the firm is very concerned by US sales declines in diet sodas and the company’s below average performance in that category.
Dannon Oikos still fastest-growing brand in Greek yogurt segment, with sales topping $400m in 2012
While many new products generate impressive year-one sales after blasting out of the starting blocks bolstered by great distribution and piles of promotional cash, few sustain this momentum. But Dannon’s Oikos Greek yogurt brand is a notable exception.
Bunge: Our PhytoBake ingredient adds nutritionally beneficial phytosterols to bakery, and it can also delay staling in microwave pizza – who knew?
Bunge’s award-winning functional shortening has allowed manufacturers of bakery products to boost the nutritional profile of formulations, but a surprise discovery has led to a new application: Microwave pizza.
9bn pounds of high oleic soybean oil will be available by 2023, say soybean farmers
The United Soybean Board (USB) has pledged $60m over the next five years to expand production of high oleic soybean varieties and market their oils to food companies.
Brazilian chicken gains green light to Mexico
Mexico has opened its market to chicken and eggs from Brazil, according to the Brazilian authorities.
Turnaround strategy putting Campbell on solid growth track, CEO says
A strategy of rationalizing production, refocusing brands, key acquisitions and expanding into higher growth segments and markets is succeeding in reinvigorating Campbell Soup Company’s growth potential, CEO Denise M. Morrison told a meeting of analysts...