Avian flu costs US poultry and egg industry $390m
The avian flu virus has cost the US egg and poultry industry nearly $390 million because of a 14% drop in exports during the first half of 2015 compared to 2014.
Archives for August 17, 2015
‘Omega-3s: Always a Good Idea’ posts positive results but did not fully return the market to growth
An integrated marketing campaign to change the conversation on omega-3s and reverse declining sales has contributed to a 3% improvement in year-over-year monthly unit sales in the food/drug/mass channel, says GOED.
Flavor Trends
Consumers are demanding more sophisticated blends of hot spice and flavor, Kalsec study finds
As consumer demand for spicy food increases, it also is evolving beyond that for just eye-watering and mouth-burning heat to include a desire for more complex blends of pungent flavors, a recent survey by Kalsec reveals.
Baobab poised to become the “queen of superfruits,” supplier says
Antioxidant- and fiber-rich baobab is on the verge of stealing the crown from acai, goji berries and pomegranate as the “queen of superfruits,” thanks to awareness raised by recent and upcoming product launches featuring the ingredient, according to a...