Unilever beats expectations, but warns of ‘negligible’ market growth
Unilever has reported better than expected second quarter results but warned of slow demand in emerging and developed markets alike.
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Arla Foods Ingredients’ Nutrilac helps turn acid whey from waste to value-added ingredient
Arla Foods Ingredients’ Nutrilac whey protein can help dairy manufacturers turn acid whey, a by-product of Greek yogurt and cream cheese production, from a hard-to-handle waste to a raw ingredient that can add value to a range of products.
MegaFood supplements to carry Lundberg rice branding in supply deal
FoodState, the makers of the MegaFood line of dietary supplements, has entered into a new supply deal that will allow it to cobrand some of its supplements with the name of Lundberg Family Farms, the California rice grower.
Coca-Cola sees success with small pack sizes, celebrating ‘a tremendous amount of positive growth’
Smaller pack sizes are fuelling growth and winning the approval of customers, says Coca-Cola, with sales of such formats up 17%.
House to vote on Pompeo voluntary GMO labeling bill today
The US House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 1599 – The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act 2015 – at approximately 1 p.m eastern time today.
Lights, camera, action! Edible insects in focus at IFT 2015
No self-respecting food conference would be complete these days without a session on edible insects. But are they a gimmick or a serious source of alternative protein? FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson headed to the 2015 IFT show in Chicago to find...
US poultry industry starts nervous recovery
The US poultry industry seems to be recovering, but avian influenza (AI) could rear its head again, Jim Sumner, president of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), has told GlobalMeatNews.
UNPA report shows organic and natural products sales surging in Arizona despite state's sizable couch potato segment
Arizona is emerging as a hotbed for sales of organic and natural foods and beverages, dietary supplements and other natural products, according to a new analysis by the United Natural Products Alliance. According to the report, the first of its kind...
GMA: 'HR 1599 protects the consumer from a costly and confusing 50 state patchwork of labeling laws'
House passes Pompeo bill that would prevent state-mandated GMO labeling
The US House of Representatives has passed the industry-backed voluntary GMO labeling bill - The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act 2015 - by 275 votes to 150, and rejected all four amendments it was asked to consider.