Graze CEO: We have to better localize our US portfolio
Graze underestimated the level of localization needed with snacks for the US market but will evolve its portfolio rapidly in the coming months, its CEO says.
Archives for December 4, 2014
Unilever to split off spreads division, but denies it's preparing for an exit
Unilever is planning to set up a standalone business unit for its North American and European spreads, prompting speculation that it is planning a spin off - something bosses have denied.
SPECIAL EDITION 2014, BEVERAGE SWEETENER INNOVATION
BioVittoria CEO cites Zevia, claims a ‘lot of interest’ in monk fruit, stevia blends
David Thorrold, CEO of the world’s largest monk fruit extract supplier BioVittoria insists the sweetener can complement rival stevia to achieve a better-tasting product – as the experience of successful zero-calorie US soft drinks brand Zevia shows.
Annatto Tocotrienols are more potent vitamin E antioxidant for fish oil, says study
Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may be better antioxidants than tocopherol-tocotrienol mixtures or alpha-tocopherol alone, suggests a recent study testing infant formula containing omega-3 fatty acids.
Dairy free frozen desserts bright spot in category
Who is winning in the US retail frozen desserts market?
While frozen yogurt franchises might be appearing on every street corner, US retail sales of frozen yogurt/tofu have slumped over the past year, with multi-outlet* data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI revealing an 8.23% drop in dollar sales...
African markets are complex – but could bring big rewards
African markets present huge opportunities for companies that understand their complexity, according to Nielsen.
Bird flu detected at Canadian poultry farms
An H5 strain of avian influenza has been discovered on two farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, with two additional farms also quarantined.
Cargill partners Kennedy and Coe on cattle sustainability
The cattle supply arm of Cargill’s US beef business has teamed up with consultancy Kennedy and Coe to develop a beef cattle sustainability assessment for its feed yards.
SPECIAL EDITION 2014, BEVERAGE SWEETENER INNOVATION
PureCircle claims ‘huge step forward’ with first category specific stevia launch for dairy
PureCircle has launched a new stevia blend called Sigma-D to target non-fermented, sweetened dairy drinks and other dairy products in what it says is a breakthrough category specific launch.
Mediterra’s savory nutrition bars carve out space in crowded category
Mediterra Nutrition’s recently launched savory bars seek to tap into one of the increasingly rare white spaces remaining in the crowded nutritional bar category, which is laden with sweets.
Hershey may answer consumer calls to ditch corn syrup
Hershey is considering replacing high fructose corn syrup with sugar in its product range in response to consumer demands.
Barrel-aging takes tea to the next level, says Tea of the People founder: ‘Not all teas are created equal’
Shopping for coffee and chocolate is becoming almost as interesting - and at times as intimidating - as buying wine. So why not inject some of that excitement into the tea category, says Toronto-based start-up Tea of the People, which has just launched a...