Organic foods not healthier, suggests research
Organic foods – including meat – are not necessarily more healthy than conventional foods, according to new research from the US.
Archives for September 6, 2012
GRAS approval will aid commercial push of acrylamide-preventing yeast, says developers
GRAS approval of Functional Technologies' yeast strain should drive the push towards commercialisation and aid bakery and snacks manufacturers in the plight against acrylamide reduction, says developers.
Ben & Jerry’s suing adult film maker over Ben & Cherry’s parallels
US ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the ‘Ben & Cherry’s’ X-rated DVD series, claiming that the films are smearing its reputation.
Processed food clause in Prop 37 would kill off 'natural' category in California, warns NPA
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has come out against California’s Proposition 37 GMO labeling proposal, in part because it would prohibit members from marketing thousands of foods as ‘natural’ - even if they do not contain any genetically...
Fat but fit: Obese people can still be ‘metabolically healthy'
A large subset of people can be obese yet remain but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from heart disease or cancer than normal weight people, according to new research.
B&G Foods: ‘We are very, very good at executing on acquisitions’
Packaged foods specialist B&G Foods is in search of shelf-stable brands or groups of brands with “defensible, niche positions” in their categories and sales of less than $100m, says chief executive Dave Wenner.
US pork producers prepare to tackle 2013 National Pork Board Budget
More than 50 pork producers will meet in Des Moines to draft a 2013 budget for the US National Pork Board (NPB).
The Mondelez Series - New confectionery powerhouse
BRIC markets to drive growth for Kraft’s Mondelez spin-off
The developing markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China will drive sales for Kraft’s global snacks business Mondelez International, according to CEO Irene Rosenfeld.
Hershey sets up Indian subsidiary after ending Godrej joint venture
The Hershey Company has agreed a deal to buy Godrej Industries 49% stake in the two companies’ Indian joint venture and has announced plans to set up its own subsidiary: Hershey India
Don’t write off the US ready-to-eat cereals category, says General Mills
Declining volumes in the $9.51bn US cereals market can be blamed on “cyclical not structural” issues, and do not mean the category has peaked and will carry on going backwards, says Cheerios-maker General Mills.
Argentine beef: changing all the time but with new production and market opportunities
Argentina has a long tradition when it comes to producing high-quality beef, but the internal and external dynamics within the industry are still subject to ongoing change. This presents both challenges and threats to the future development of the sector.