HSBC report forecasts 17% rise in meat production
Meat production is expected to grow by 17% over the coming decade, with Brazil remaining a key supplier, according to the recently released HSBC Forward Planning 2016.
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Tyson Foods plant closures affect 880 jobs
Tyson Foods, the US food company, is to close two of its prepared food plants, affecting the jobs of 880 people.
Union Kitchen: Inside a food and beverage incubator
’Chups wants to take on Heinz by elevating ketchup beyond tomato
Heinz Tomato Ketchup has been an iconic staple in American diners and homes for more than 130 years, but Washington, DC-area startup ’Chups believes the condiment is long overdue for an update and that it is just the company to do it.
US retail sales of diet soda remain in freefall, reveals latest Nielsen data
Unit sales of diet soda are still falling at an alarming rate in the US retail market, with the latest Nielsen data (all channels including grocery, drug, mass, and c-stores) showing an 8.2% decline in the four weeks to October 31 vs the same period a...
Meat groups reassure consumers about antibiotics
Meat trade associations in the US have moved to reassure consumers about the use of antibiotics.
Sweet Green Fields CEO: We are finally getting close to solving the stevia taste challenge
Not so long ago, pundits were predicting that the high-purity stevia extracts market would be worth a billion dollars as manufacturers ditched artificial sweeteners and embraced ‘all-natural’ alternatives.
Union Kitchen: Inside a food and beverage incubator
5 strategies to drive initial trial, create a new category from startup Element [Shrub]
Transparent advertising is essential for reaching modern consumers, but as the maker of Element [Shrub] discovered – knowing which facts to emphasize first is key to driving initial trial.
Holland & Barrett results a bright spot for NBTY as it posts razor-thin overall sales gain in 2015
NBTY recorded $3.23 billion in net sales in its fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2015. That total represented a razor-thin gain from the previous, disappointing year but nevertheless was a result that management said it was “generally pleased” with.