Top beverage firms want 100% sustainable juice and puree by 2030
Döhler, FrieslandCampina Riedel, Refresco and Verbruggen Juice Trading Sustainable Products have signed an agreement to supply 100% sustainable juice and puree by 2030.
Archives for March 26, 2017
Strategic plan outlines how FDA, CDC and USDA will tackle foodborne illness in next 5 years
A trio of government agencies will work together in the next five years to improve methods for pinpointing the source of foodborne illness outbreaks as part of ongoing analytic efforts to improve food safety, according to a new strategic plan released...
Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
USP seeks comments on non-targeted analytical methods guidance
USP is seeking feedback on a guidance document that covers how to develop and validate non-targeted analytical methods for authentication of food ingredients.
Millennials are ‘the most health-conscious generation ever,’ says report by The Halo Group
From certification seals to romance text to website blog posts, many packaged food and beverage brands put a lot of thought (and resources) into creating convincing nutrition-related arguments to persuade buyers. But among Millennials, only 26% of them...
Snackworthy wants to make better-for-you snacks affordable and approachable
Snack brand Snackworthy is the result of a comprehensive survey of 300 Millennial-aged consumers. “That data validated that we were on the right track, it resonates with the Millennial consumer,” Jacque Taylor, director of marketing for Lehi Valley...
Roha launches Natracol Ultra Cran Red as an alternative to carmine in dairy products
Indian food company Roha Dyechem Pvt Ltd has created Natracol Ultra Cran Red (UCR), which it says capitalizes on the trend to move from synthetic dairy food colorants to natural ones.
US meatpackers denounce controversial fair play rules
Government litigation set up to protect farmers from “egregious retaliatory practices” have been criticised by American meat boards, which suggest regulation could inflict billions of dollars of financial damage.
Meat snack segment shows ‘no signs of stopping,’ says Chops Snacks cofounder
Despite increasing competition in the meat snacks category, startup and recent graduate of the Chobani incubator Chops Snacks sees significant potential for its soft-chew jerky and future products, according to the co-founder.
New Zealand’s ‘big win’ for exporters with chilled China meat deal
New Zealand has struck a six-month agreement with China to supply top restaurants and retailers with chilled meat, in a deal potentially worth millions of dollars to the economy.