Cocozia goes global with Amazon partnership
Epicurex has expanded the availability of its organic coconut water Cocozia to France, Germany and the UK, via a partnership with Amazon.
Archives for September 30, 2014
Natural & Clean Label forum highlights, part I
CSPI: ‘A ‘natural’ definition would not be perfect, but we shouldn’t let perfect be the enemy of the good’
The notion that defining ‘natural’ is just too hard - either for the FDA or for the food industry - and that we therefore shouldn’t even bother to attempt it, is defeatist and “disingenuous”, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Convenience and health driving growth in $25 billion branded refrigerated meals and meat market: Packaged Facts
The US market for market for refrigerated meats and meals is predicted to hit a mouth-watering $31 billion in 2018, up from today’s $25 billion, says a new report from Packaged Facts.
Tetra Pak urges 'world view' to address dairy supply and demand imbalance
The "traditionally domestic focused" dairy industry must adopt a "world view" to ensure increasing global consumer demand does not outstrip milk supply, says Tetra Pak.
Natural & Clean Label forum highlights, part II:
If GMOs were involved in any way in the production of your product and you’re calling it ‘natural’, be prepared for a lawsuit
In part one of our coverage of FoodNavigator-USA’s natural & clean label panel debate we looked at whether the FDA - or industry stakeholders - should define ‘natural’. In part two, we look at all-natural lawsuits, and whether consumers understand the...
Experts lined up to speak at sustainable beef conference
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has announced “an impressive array” of sustainability experts to speak at its global conference on 2-5 November in São Paulo, Brazil.
Tata Global Beverages, Taylors of Harrogate, and Typhoo support Assam programme
Tea giants join partnership to tackle child exploitation in Indian tea communities
Tea companies have partnered with UNICEF and the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) to tackle child exploitation in Indian tea communities.
Analyst: ‘I guess Pepsi Next is now Pepsi Past’… PepsiCo takes on Coca-Cola Life with stevia-sweetened Pepsi True
Just weeks after the US launch of Coca-Cola Life, PepsiCo has unveiled plans to launch its own mid-calorie soda sweetened with a combination of sugar and stevia under the Pepsi True brand.