Canada launches WTO action over US COOL
Canada’s meat industry has welcomed the government’s decision to launch World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute proceedings against US country-of-origin labelling (COOL).
Archives for August 21, 2013
Trimming the trans fat: Kraft-backed research proposes novel cellulosic gel replacer
A novel food-grade oleogel made of cellulosic polymer, surfactant and oil could be used to substitute trans fats in foods, according to new research backed by Kraft Foods.
Hybrid algae producer Heliae quietly approaches full scale production
Early stage algae company Heliae has taken a quiet approach to business development. While the Arizona-based company is close to coming to market with a range of nutraceutical ingredients, not much has been said about them in the marketplace or the...
This warning letter headline 'contains' a word sure to get FDA’s attention
A recent Food and Drug Administration warning letter issued to Australian snack foods manufacturer Waterwheel Premium Foods points out the fine line that separates acceptable label language from violation territory. The firm made numerous errors, in...
Diamond Foods settles lawsuit over accounting errors, denies wrongdoing, liability
Premium nuts and snacks maker Diamond Foods has agreed to settle a private securities class action against the firm and two of its former executives over accounting errors that forced it to restate its 2010 and 2011 earnings and scuppered its plan to buy...
Russell Stover Candies handed $44,005 fine for chemical hazard exposure
US confectioner Russell Stover Candies has been fined $44,005 for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals.
JM Smucker ‘excited’ by growth potential of Enray Inc after acquisition
It’s been a good week for JM Smucker: The company just announced the ‘small but important’ acquisition of Enray Inc., reported its ‘strongest first quarter earnings ever’, and continued to see stellar growth for the Uncrustables brand.
Canada invests millions behind beef industry
Canada’s government has announced a multimillion dollar investment into research to improve the competitiveness of the country’s beef sector.
Editor's Blog
Analysis: Where is confectionery production moving?
We’ve delved into the ConfectioneryNews archives to chart newly built factories and major investments on existing plants by the industry’s major players over the past five years to discover where capacity is moving.