US cattle industry optimistic about herd size
Optimism about the prospects for the expansion of US cattle herds is high, according to cattle and beef member organisation CattleFax.
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‘Instagram trumps Facebook for brand engagement’ – Lipton North America exec suggests
Jaime Crespo, senior brand manager, Lipton North America, says research suggests consumers are 59 times more likely to engage with brands on Instagram than Facebook, while millennials measure wealth more by experiences.
Kraft’s earnings drop as it juggles price increases, higher commodity costs and revitalizing brands
Despite innovations to revitalize iconic brands and tap into emerging consumer desires, Kraft’s turnaround “remains a work in progress” as increased pricing to offset higher commodity costs slowed sales and dragged down earnings 11% in the third quarter,...
DuPont: ‘We will launch 4000 products by 2020’
DuPont’s nutrition & health division will play a big part in the launch of 4000 food-related products in the next six years, its chief said as the company celebrated 50 years at its Brabrand base in Aarhus, Denmark yesterday.
Kamut for the masses!
When the nation’s largest cereal manufacturers and mass merchants say they want to use your ancient wheat as a primary ingredient in a granola line as part of a “better for you” brand collection, you say yes. Even if it’s on very short notice.
Special K global rebrand set for 2015
Kellogg will overhaul Special K next year to pull the failing brand away from its weight management focus, the company CEO says.