McDonald's to offer growth hormone-wary US consumers rBST-free milk
McDonald's USA is to begin sourcing milk for some products from cows not treated with growth hormone, recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST).
Archives for March 9, 2015
Gut bacteria could predict food allergies
Levels and variety of infant gut bacteria may be used to predict food allergies or asthma, say researchers from the University of Alberta.
CES reveals new spiral conveyor belt
Cambridge Engineered Solutions (CES) has unveiled a new spiral conveyor belt to be debuted at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne.
Jelly Belly president Simpson to retire; enter the fifth generation
Lisa Rowland Brasher will become the fifth generation of the Goeltiz Rowland family to lead Jelly Belly as president Bob Simpson announces his retirement.
Sales growth from lower-calorie products inspires companies to promote healthier options
Research showing that 99% of sales growth from packaged food from 2008 to 2012 came from lower calorie foods is inspiring major manufacturers to more aggressively promote and launch healthier options, according to company executives and a health policy...
Provisur to open Ingenuity Center
Provisur Technologies is to open a state-of-the-art Ingenuity Centre in Illinois, dedicated to the "ever-evolving demands of the industry".
JBS USA secures approval for Australian acquisition
JBS USA’s proposal to acquire Australian Consolidated Food Holdings Pty Ltd (Primo), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, JBS Smallgoods HoldCo Australia Pty Ltd, has been approved by the Hon Joe Jockey MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Atkins directs new shoppers to struggling frozen pizza category
Atkins Nutritionals enters the competitive frozen pizza category with the launch of a high-protein, low-carb option that it says will expand the sluggish category by bringing in consumers who do not currently shop the segment.
Fusion Jerky CEO: 'I wanted a more modern take on jerky that would appeal to women and children'
The meat snacks market has become considerably more dynamic lately, with new entrants piling in and existing players revamping their offer, but there’s still room for new players that can bring a fresh twist to the category, says the boss of a brand that...
FDA food recalls down in Q4 but affected units rockets 142%
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food recalls were down in Q4 2014 but the amount of product involved grew by 142% from the previous quarter, according to the Stericycle Quarterly Recall Index.