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Archives for February 6, 2012
Ralcorp completes Post cereals spin-off
Ralcorp Holdings has completed the separation of its Post Holdings cereals business, through a tax-free spin-off to Ralcorp shareholders, the company has said.
Brazil trade body questions carbendazim double standards after US OJ breaches import limit
A Brazilian orange juice trade body has called for a stop to ‘double standard’ carbendazim measures after US officials declined to take action against US-manufactured orange juice containing the banned fungicide.
Spam manufacturer improves sow welfare
US pork processor Hormel Foods has announced it will eliminate gestation crates from all its production plants by 2018.
IFT and FAO agree to form food safety partnership
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have agreed to form a food safety partnership, with the aim of cooperating toward achieving a safe, sufficient, and accessible food supply, according...
Frito-Lay accused of deception in second lawsuit on all-natural claims
PepsiCo’s snacks business Frito-Lay has again been accused of deceiving consumers in a second lawsuit by making all-natural claims on its products which also contain genetically modified corn and vegetable oils.
US eating patterns see growing Hispanic influence, says NPD
Hispanic influence on overall American eating habits is growing – and marketers should pay attention to US Hispanics’ dining traditions to stay ahead of the curve, according to market research organization The NPD Group.
Mexico doubles beef exports
Mexican beef exports almost doubled in 2011, going from 56,278t to 95,759t, the Mexican association of beef producers (AMEG) has announced.
Dietary salt intake linked to gastric cancer risk
A new study investigating a link between high salt intake and risk of gastric cancers could add to increasing pressure for industry-wide sodium reduction, researchers have said.