US government announces plan to tackle antibiotic resistance
The White House has announced it will be putting in place a National Strategy to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
Archives for September 21, 2014
Kellogg and J.M. Smucker top NPD likeability charts with carbs
Kellogg and J.M. Smucker have topped the consumer likeability charts in the US with Eggo waffles and Pillsbury bread mix – indicating a love of carbs, according to insights specialist Instant.ly.
Peanut Corporation of America officials found guilty
A federal jury has returned guilty verdicts against three former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) employees in relation to a Salmonella outbreak which sickened almost 700.
IMS workshop programme announced for Florida
Meat industry leaders will come together at the 2014 International Meat Secretariat (IMS) Marketing Workshop, to be held from 27-29 October, in Florida.
Ex-vitaminwater execs prepare for national rollout at Target for agua enerviva: ‘Energy water is a new category and we’re leading the charge’
While sales of vitaminwater and SoBe Lifewater have been pretty lackluster of late, US consumers are still looking for functionality along with hydration and refreshment in the enhanced waters category, and energy is the one trend that refuses to go...
Organic/natural acquisitions allow the food industry to align CSR messages with product portfolio: Euromonitor
Desires to align product portfolios with messages of corporate social responsibility are driving some of the M&A activity regarding organic and natural companies, says Euromonitor International.