Cargill to open multi-million-dollar cooked meat factory
US meatpacker Cargill will officially open a meat factory in Nebraska after investing $111m to convert the fresh beef plant to a cooked meats powerhouse.
Archives for April 11, 2017
‘We have a tremendous opportunity to use our global scale to influence positive change’
PepsiCo launches Nutrition Greenhouse incubator: ‘The latest food innovation is coming from both big & small players’
PepsiCo has launched an incubator programme to help nurture the ‘best and brightest’ entrepreneurs in the nutrition, health and wellness sectors. Eight ‘breakthrough brands’ will benefit from a €25,000 ($26,500) grant each, and access to experts from...
Lack of political will, stereotypes about SNAP beneficiaries hold back legislative efforts to end hunger
Two of the biggest hurdles to ending hunger in the US are the lack of consequences for politicians who vote against programs designed to reduce hunger and food insecurity, and misconceptions about who receives the benefits, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) told...
Snaxpo 2017
Ingredion introduces new texturizers for baked chips
The Illinois-based ingredient supplier has released several texturizer proptotypes that will enhance the taste and texture of baked potato and tortilla chips.
‘Disaster’ law for the meat industry delayed
A controversial rule governing fair trade practices in the US meat industry, set to come into force in April, has been delayed for six months.
News In Brief
Research validates FDA's removal of GRAS status for trans fats
New research confirming the deleterious effect of trans-fatty acids on heart health validates FDA’s decision to revoke partially hydrogenated oils’ status as Generally Recognized as Safe, say the study's authors.
Arctic Zero’s new social media video campaign shows how ‘clean label’ is more than just ‘free-from’
With the launch of four new varieties, Arctic Zero produced a video to tell consumers the story of how the ingredients were sourced.