German grocery giant Lidl’s baby steps into the US so far
Lidl's scouts are eyeing locations along the East Coast for its first US stores, but other than that, the retailer's US expansion plans have been mostly under wraps.
Archives for July 5, 2016
Meat Market Cooperative receives $3m grant
New York City councillors have awarded Meat Market Cooperative (Co-Op) a cheque for $3.45m to help the world’s largest meat distribution centre install emergency power generators.
Vita Ice is a ‘blatant and deceptive knock-off of Sparkling Ice,’ claims Talking Rain
Vita Ice – a sparkling flavored water brand that first hit stores in 2013 – is a “blatant and deceptive knock-off” of Sparkling Ice, claims Sparkling Ice brand owner Talking Rain in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Vita Ice brand owner Klarbrunn Inc.
USDA addresses concerns about the narrow definition of 'bioengineered'
Federal GMO labeling bill a step closer after 65-32 cloture vote in Senate
The US Senate has voted to proceed to final debate on a federal GMO labeling bill in a cloture vote of 65-32, with the Senate set to vote on final passage as early as Thursday (July 7).
Heliae boosts astaxanthin production, nears entry into algal omega-3s space
EF Hutton, a one-time stock brokerage, used to bill itself as “the quiet company.” Arizona-based Heliae could be said to have filled that role in the algal ingredients space, though that stance may be changing.
Consumer survey suggests Vermont GMO labels ‘strongly mislead consumers,’ claims CRA
An industry-backed survey of 1,665 online primary shoppers suggests that Vermont’s mandatory GMO labels “strongly mislead consumers,” claims the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).
trimino co-founder: ‘Our aim is to completely dominate the protein water market’
Many protein-packed shakes have a loyal following, but they can also pack a hefty caloric punch if you’re sipping them at your desk rather than after a grueling workout, observes Casey Hoban, who says growing numbers of consumers are seeking beverages...
Twinkies go public: Hostess sets out growth vision under new owner Gores Holdings
Frozen goods, in-store bakery and foodservice have been flagged up as key growth areas for Hostess in the wake of its acquisition by a division of private equity firm The Gores Group.
More consumers understand prebiotics, survey shows
Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics—what do consumers understand about these concepts? Preliminary results from a new survey indicate the word is starting to get out, at least among habitual supplement users.
Phantom fullness: It’s not the calories that count, it’s consistency
A thick, low-calorie milkshake will leave you feeling fuller than one that is high in calories but thin – a finding that could have the potential to help people lower their energy intake, according to new research.
Vermont GMO-labeling law went into effect, what comes next?
When Vermont’s GMO-labeling law became effective last Friday on July 1, some companies were prepared, while others weren’t.