Nestlé, Unilever pledge to halve food waste by 2025
Members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have committed to halving food waste over the next ten years at an event in New York this week.
Archives for June 25, 2015
‘Easy to think, “That could never happen at my company,”’ - DOJ official
It is easy to hear allegations such as those in the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) Salmonella outbreak and dismiss them as an anomaly but even a tiny minority can cause grave harm, according to a US Department of Justice (DOJ) official.
A medicated patch & hypoallergenic peanuts reduce the nut’s allergy threat
Two new treatments – one for people and one for peanuts – could significantly reduce the potentially life-threatening risk the legumes pose to the 2.8 million Americans who are allergic to them.
Sports nutrition expert's advice: Sample the sweat and don't skip the stomach
Exercise physiologist Allen Lim, PhD, the founder of sports nutrition brand Skratch Labs, learned what works to fuel athletes in the crucible of one of the most challenging endurance events the world has to offer—the Tour de France. What he took away...
DSM unveils 'next generation' Greek Legends yogurt cultures
DSM has launched a range of yogurt cultures for thick and creamy products its has called ‘Greek Legends’.
Grupo Bimbo to sweeten Spanish hold with Panrico acquisition
Grupo Bimbo is clearly looking to stretch into sweet bakery with the acquisition of local bakery Panrico SAU in Spain and Portugal, says Mintel.
Temple Turmeric CEO: Turmeric is super-hot right now; we doubled revenues last year and expect to do the same this year
While turmeric is still a novel ingredient to many Americans, it’s only a matter of time before it moves from the niche to the mainstream of US food culture, predicts Temple Turmeric founder Daniel Sullivan, who has set his sights on conquering the...