Hain Celestial breaks new ground in dairy-free with almond milk yogurt
Hain Celestial is planning to break new ground in the dairy alternatives sector with the introduction of an almond milk-based yogurt, its chief executive has revealed.
Archives for September 12, 2011
Beauty and the feast: Taking the risk out of beauty-from-within
One of the best-known names in the nutrition/energy bar market is trying its luck in the beauty-from-within market with the launch of a new bar laced with lutein for healthy skin.
Campbell settles lawsuit over low sodium label claims
The Campbell Soup Company has settled a lawsuit for $1.05m, in which four New Jersey women claimed that the company’s ‘less sodium’ claim on tomato soup was misleading.
IFT to lead FDA product tracing pilot studies
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has said it will lead two pilot studies for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to identify the fastest methods for product tracing, as required under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Food type has effect on allergen activity, suggests research
The type of food matrix an allergen is contained in may have important effects on the way it is digested and absorbed by the body, and should be considered when determining allergenicity levels, says new research.
Judge dismisses Hormel lawsuit over ‘natural’ labels
A federal judge has dismissed Hormel Foods’ claim that meat products containing sodium lactate or potassium lactate are misbranded as ‘natural’, because the USDA has not issued a final agency action, according to court papers.
‘Highly confident’ ConAgra to Ralcorp: Our $94/share offer stands until Monday
ConAgra Foods has called on Ralcorp to look again at its $94-a-share takeover offer after talking to shareholders at the private label giant who believe their board acted too hastily in rejecting ConAgra's advances.