JBT buys X-ray food inspection company
Chicago-based company JBT Corporation has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Novus X-Ray, a provider of advanced X-ray food inspection systems, for an undisclosed fee.
Archives for February 23, 2016
Canadian restaurant company announces cage-free poultry policy
Canadian restaurant company SIR Corp has announced a commitment to move to a completely cage-free model for its poultry supply chain by September 2016.
Sprouted watermelon seeds fuel a novel range of protein bars from Go Raw
Is ‘raw’ still a hot trend in food marketing?
Is ‘raw’ still a hot trend in food marketing, or is the lack of clarity over what it means diluting its value? A pioneer in the raw foods movement, Go Raw founder Rob Freeland says he is less hung up on semantics these days, and more concerned about...
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Teff shines in new skinnypasta products as high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional noodles
Between the rise of low- and no-carb diets in the early 2000s and the more recent explosive growth of the gluten-free movement, pasta-lovers and sales have suffered in the last two decades.But Gabriella’s Kitchen hopes to save both with the expansion of...
Heinz prevails in IP dispute over 'dip & squeeze' packs
A Chicago-based inventor who claims Heinz ripped off his patented idea for a flexible condiment package dubbed the ‘CondiCup’ in its ‘Dip & Squeeze’ product has lost his latest legal battle against the CPG giant (now called Kraft Heinz).
Parents’ anxiety, depression correlates with fussy eating in kids, study finds
Putting on a happy face could help children have happy plates, suggests new research that links parents’ anxiety and depression with an increased risk of children becoming “fussy eaters.”
Ahold USA announces goal of 100% cage-free eggs by 2022
The US operation of retailing giant Ahold Group has set a goal to sell exclusively cage-free eggs by 2022.
Milk volumes decline but profits up at Dean Foods
US company Dean Foods, which covers more than 50 local and regional dairy brands, has released its fourth quarter and annual results for 2015.
A new era of sports drinks: health-conscious consumers, functional beverages & entrepreneurial brands
While functional sports drinks have been used by athletes for decades, a wider range of consumers are now turning to the beverages, according to a report from MyDrink Beverages.