General Mills: ‘We are not waiting on industry trends to improve’
General Mills reported lower-than-expected earnings for Q2, fiscal 2014 but said it plans to reinvigorate business in the second half with NPD.
Archives for December 19, 2013
Hershey to acquire iconic Chinese confectionery firm
Hershey Netherlands B.V. has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Chinese confectionery and snack firm Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Company (SGM) - and the remaining 20% in 2015.
Gut reaction: Zero-calorie sweeteners produce same response as water
Consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in a drink may have an identical effect on gut responses as water, according to newly published human data.
A recent Museum of Food and Drink round table debated the merits and shortfalls of the large soda ban.
Delving into Bloomberg’s proposed cap on super-size soda
Earlier this month, New York City’s Museum of Food and Drink hosted a panel discussion at New York City’s CUNY School of Public Health examining New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed cap on super-size sodas, which was rejected by the state...
California 2014 drought could send waves through US commodity markets
A looming water crisis in California has led more than 50 California lawmakers to request the declaration of a state drought emergency. The dire water situation for the upcoming crop year could send ripples through US agricultural supply says the...
Whole Foods to drop Chobani in early 2014
Whole Foods said Wednesday it plans to dump Chobani as a yogurt supplier at the beginning of 2014, citing a number of reasons—primarily that it has become more selective in shelf allocation with the recent explosion of Greek yogurt brands.
Regulation in 2014 PART TWO: The snack food and beverage industries grapple with increased transparency
The debate rages on over whether government should have a say in what consumers eat and drink, as the high-profile proposed cap on soda sizes brought the issue into the limelight in 2013. For the trade associations representing the beverage and snack...
Probiota 2014, February 4-5, Amsterdam
Probiota 2014: The ultimate pre- and probiotic science-business blend
Probiota 2014 – relocated from Brussels to Amsterdam and organised by NutraIngredients – will bring together the finest scientific and commercial minds operating in the pre- and probiotic sector in a 2-day, 2-stream event.