US company vows to serve antibiotic-free chicken
US fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has announced its decision to start serving antibiotic-free chicken to its customers within the next five years.
Archives for February 13, 2014
Kind Snacks sues Clif Bar over alleged copycatting
Kind Snacks has filed a lawsuit against Clif Bar for allegedly infringing its packaging trademarks.
Nutrition, health and wellness drive Nestlé forward despite 'challenging' year
Shares in the world's biggest food company were down by around 2% this morning as Nestlé announced its slowest sales growth in four years and missed profit expectations for 2013.
The 2.6 second sales window and the rise of on-the-go products: Marketing guru gives insights for food marketing in the mobile era
Food product marketers have less than three seconds to grab consumer attention, and need think back to the old days of products in supermarket circulars to connect with consumers in the mobile era, says a leading marketing guru.
Power to the Plants! Tree waters tipped to corner $2bn market by 2025
Plant-based waters derived from maple and birch trees can corner a $2bn market by 2025 according to industry expert Julian Mellentin.
Soda fizz or fizzle out? Stevia-sweetened Dr Pepper a US ‘litmus test’
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) will trial stevia sweetened versions of flag sodas Dr Pepper, 7-UP and Canada Dry in the US this year in a bold move one analyst says is a ‘litmus test’ for the future success of all-natural sodas.
Mondelēz sales crumble after Chinese biscuit slowdown
Mondelēz International said it is “disappointed” with its first full year results as a global snack company.
Seasonal focus: 2014’s candy love-in
Money buys love in segmented US Valentine’s market
US Valentine’s candy consumers are expected to spend more than last year, but many will seek products on offer, while the rich will buy richer with more premium offerings.
Tate & Lyle renews sucralose partnership with McNeil Nutritionals
Tate & Lyle PLC has renewed its partnership with McNeil Nutritionals, LLC to develop the global market for sucralose and the Splenda brand.
Big interview: David Janow, co-founder and CEO, Axiom Foods
In conversation with plant-protein pioneer Axiom Foods: Rice, peas, and injecting ‘sanity’ into the heavy metals debate
Protein is undergoing a renaissance in food marketing, with high-protein claims appearing on everything from snack foods and sports beverages to soups and frozen yogurt. And plant proteins - particularly pea and rice - are gaining momentum.
Glut of unsold Chinese sucralose impacts outlook at Tate & Lyle: 2015 sucralose prices 15% lower
Tate & Lyle says it predicts a substantial deterioration in sucralose pricing owing to a glut of unsold Chinese sucralose which has forced it to reduce pricing in recently renewed contracts.
PepsiCo: New non-cola beverages with stevia and sugar launching in US this year; colas in other markets
New non-cola products sweetened with stevia and sugar will hit the US market this year, while cola products combining stevia and sugar will be tested in other markets, says PepsiCo.
Canada first to approve flax cholesterol claim
The Flax Council of Canada has received approval for a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to lower cholesterol from Health Canada’s Food Directorate, paving the way for more development and potential demand for food and beverage products...