Nearly half of US consumers are trying to reduce the sugar they eat, according to survey
Nearly half of US consumers (48%) said they are trying to eat less sugar, according to a survey by Leatherhead Food Research.
Archives for July 2, 2017
China and US celebrate reopening of beef market
US beef is back in China after a 14-year hiatus and senior meat figures including agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue marked the occasion in quintessentially American style: by eating a giant steak.
Lactalis buying Stonyfield from Danone for $875m
French dairy company Danone has entered into a binding agreement with fellow-French company Lactalis to sell Stonyfield, one of its US dairy subsidiaries, for a purchase price of $875m.
Odwalla under fire: Is it safe to make 'no added sugar' claims on 100% juice products?
Can you make 'no added sugar' claims on 100% juice products? It all depends on how you interpret a line in the FDA regulations, says a California court, which has denied attempts by Odwalla to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers with...
US chilled prepared food market is about to take off, says Bakkavor USA as it unveils the Yaas! brand
The UK fresh prepared food market – in which Bakkavor is a leading player - is dominated by private label products, but there is a clear opportunity for national brands to carve out a significant slice of the rapidly-growing chilled food pie in the US,...
New Zealand opens FTA talks with South America
New Zealand has launched talks with four South American countries and red meat exporters to create a free trade agreement (FTA) in the wake of Donald Trump’s Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) exit.
Amazon helps startups find their footing and get in the door with brick & mortar retailers
Amazon.com offers startups a way to test their products' proof of concept and gain an early, loyal following before approaching large physical retailers. But the website also leaves brands vulnerable to public consumer reviews and can be difficult to...