Researchers turn sugar beet into biodegradable packaging
US scientists are hailing sugar beet pulp as a potential source of biodegradable thermoplastic packaging.
Archives for January 17, 2013
Bolthouse Farms mulls entry into ‘completely new product categories’ as it bids for bigger slice of fresh food market
There is a huge untapped opportunity to drive growth in the US chilled prepared food market with innovative new products offering freshness and convenience, says Bolthouse Farms.
Decline in US beef production forecast
Analysts have warned that US beef production is likely to decline further over the next couple of years, pushing prices up to “all-time highs”.
Analysis: POM Wonderful FTC ruling
Attorney: FTC Commissioners’ ruling on POM Wonderful is ‘truly astonishing’, ‘abusive’ and ‘unlawful’
While the headlines yesterday could be summarized as ‘FTC one, POM zero’, legal experts say the 54-page opinion from FTC Commissioners on the FTC’s false advertising case vs POM Wonderful could have troubling implications for the food and supplement...
Kung Pao launches chili chocolate bar with crowdfunding
US firm Kung Pao Chocolate has taken an unconventional approach to launching its new chili chocolate bar by asking consumers for financial support.
Could creaminess help carbs match protein for satiating power?
High-protein and high-carbohydrate food and beverages may produce similar satiety responses if the perceived thickness and creaminess are equal, says a new study by Danone.
US ‘on the road’ to becoming major global dairy exporter - USDEC
The US dairy industry is on the road to becoming a “consistent global dairy supplier” after maintaining its export market share in 2012, the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) has claimed.
Mondelez accuses Kellogg of cookie pack copying
Mondelez has initiated legal action against Kellogg in the US for allegedly infringing its patent on resealable cookie packaging.