US sees rise in pork and beef exports, but a fall for lamb
The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has reported "strong momentum" for US beef and pork exports, but admitted lamb exports "continue to struggle".
Archives for July 9, 2014
Crumbs' closure could spell trouble for the cupcake category
The death of the cupcake?
The struggling retail cupcake chain Crumbs Bake Shop closed its doors for good this week as it mulls filing for bankruptcy. Analysts from market research firm NPD Group weigh in on what went wrong, and whether this signals the end of the cupcake’s reign.
Judge tosses HPP-treated juice lawsuit vs Hain Celestial; says plaintiff derailed his own case
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Hain Celestial over the marketing of its BluePrint high-pressure-processed (HPP) juices on the grounds that the plaintiff derailed his own case by submitting scientific papers to the court which contradicted his...
Legislation to ban BPA could push America backward – NAMPA
Legislation to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from food and beverage containers could ‘push America backward in public health’, according to the North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA).
FDA satisfied with protocols in Chobani’s Greek yogurt plant post moldy yogurt incident
An FDA inspection of Chobani’s yogurt production facility in Twin Falls, Idaho, conducted after it recalled some products last fall, found “minor” deficiencies in good manufacturing practices (GMPs), but nothing to warrant issuing a ‘483’ letter, the...
So Delicious Dairy Free brand grew at a 30% CAGR over past five years
SO Delicious: Dairy-free is one of the biggest growth opportunities in the food market right now
While gluten-free gets all the glory, dairy-free products such as almond and coconut milk are growing at an equally explosive rate, says So Delicious Dairy Free, which has notched up a compound annual growth rate of 30%+ over the past five years, and...
LycoRed: Cardio health is not just about reducing LDL cholesterol
While many cardio health products are still focused on reducing 'bad' LDL cholesterol, the next generation will cover a broader range of benefits from improving endothelial function to protecting LDL cholesterol from oxidation, predicts tomato lycopene...