Beverage giant seeks natural solution to yeast and mold spoilage in acidic beverages
A leading food and beverage manufacturer is looking for new natural ingredients that can prevent yeast and mold spoilage in acidic shelf-stable beverages.
Archives for November 8, 2012
Mondelēz takes tumble in developing markets
Mondelēz International was weighed down by operational issues in Brazil and Russia in the third quarter (Q3) which harmed overall performance in its first results since it split from Kraft Foods in October.
DSM buys Fortitech for €495m; “We are done for awhile”
Rampant nutrition business acquirer, Royal DSM, has splashed the cash for the ninth time in two years – this time to the tune of €495m ($634m) on US-based multinational nutrient blending giant, Fortitech (€212m/$270m annual turnover).
Open innovation in action: Tate and Lyle creates ventures fund
Tate & Lyle will pump up to £30m ($48m/€36.5m) over eight-years in a new venture capital fund that will invest in start-ups and expansion-stage companies in food sciences and enabling technologies.
Who has self-affirmed GRAS? New database addresses transparency concerns
A new database of self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) determinations has been launched to tackle concerns about a lack of transparency in the process.
Strong Q3 fuelled by product growth and innovation, says Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods have reported strong third quarter 2012 results with growth fuelled by new products and gains in productivity, says the newly independent business.
Organic sales up 12.2% says SPINS; but be careful what you attach label to, says Hartman Group
Sales of organic foods and beverages rose 12.2% in the year to September 29 in the US retail market, significantly outpacing growth in the overall grocery market, according to data from SPINS.
Canada food safety revamp approved by agriculture committee
A dramatic overhaul of Canada’s food safety system is nearing final approval by policy-makers. The Safe Foods for Canada Act has been passed by the country’s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Foods and will now be passed back to the House of...
US commercial bakery sector pulls in $30bn a year
The US commercial bakery industry generates annual revenues of around $30bn each year and is a highly concentrated sector, a new report shows.
Americans chomp through the English sandwich
The English-born sandwich is a stern favorite with American consumers; consumed by a vast majority at least once a week, the Grains Food Foundation says.
New lawsuit targets Monster and its ‘dangerous and potentially lethal’ ingredient: EGCG
A lawsuit has been filed in Orange County, CA against Monster alleging that the company failed to warn against the dangers of a an extremely dangerous and potentially lethal ingredient epigallocatechin-3-gallate.