Ad block: Smaller confectioners to stop advertising to kids under new scheme
Six US confectionery businesses have pledged not to advertise directly to children below the age of 12 under a new industry initiative.
Archives for March 17, 2016
Glanbia launches OatPure gluten free oats in the US
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched OatPure gluten free oats in the US, containing less than 10 parts per million of gluten, far exceeding US FDA requirements for gluten-free claims.
Whey, pea protein suppliers team up for line of functional proteins aimed at sports nutrition
For sports nutrition blending proteins to achieve customized delivery profiles is the big trend, and two companies, one from the plant world and the other from the animal kingdom, have joined forces to bring new ingredients to market.
Are US chicken labels confusing?
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are left scratching their heads over the perceived ambiguity of poultry labelling, according to a new UK survey.
Chicago-based Café Racer makes small-batch carbonated cold brew
A young Chicago chef jumps into the ready-to-drink scene in a category that is still mostly uncharted territory: carbonated coffee.
Expo West 2016
New line of Ridges, packaging refresh gives popchips a leg up on conventional competition
Ruffles may have ridges, but now so too do popchips – and with significantly less fat and fewer calories than the conventional competitor the better-for-you brand is in a strong position to capture today’s more health-conscious consumer.
Mintel GNPD data: 15.7% of new US food/bev products made non-GMO claims in 2015 vs 2.8% in 2012
Organic and Non-GMO claims are both gaining strong traction on US food and beverage labels, while there has been a slight decline in the percentage of new launches featuring 'natural' claims, according to Mintel.