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Archives for February 5, 2015
Fruigees finds the white space in the fruit snacks category: ‘We’re not getting much sleep, but it’s the best thing we’ve ever done’
While it might not have been a classic Eureka! moment, watching his fellow medical students squeezing baby food into their mouths during lectures was certainly a defining moment in the genesis of LA-based fruit snacks sensation Fruigees and the life...
Hain Celestial teases new products that it hopes will offset financial drains
Executives at Hain Celestial are optimistic that a slew of upcoming product launches, including many in the booming better-for-you snack category, will help buoy the firm’s full year sales in the face of a trio of expensive events.
The tropical fruit with a vibrant red colour and anti-oxidant credentials
Breathing fire into confectionery: Dragon fruit a ‘promising’ ingredient for functional confections
Red pitaya fruit puree could prove a ‘promising and safe functional ingredient’ for gummy confections, according to a new Malaysian study.
Kellogg packs antioxidant punch with cranberry Raisin Bran
Kellogg has added cranberries to its Raisin Bran cereal in the US in response to consumer calls for more nutritious breakfast options.
Super Bowl Sunday sees chicken wing sales soar
Last Sunday’s Super Bowl in Arizona, saw sales of chicken wings go through the roof, as viewers munched their way through countless buckets of chicken during the game.
ISM chooses pop idol: ‘Most innovative’ NPD for 2015
Visitors at the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) in Cologne have chosen ‘the most innovative’ new products to enter the global candy and snacks market.
Global meat scandal sees US on look-out for greater transparency
Being a trusted manufacturer is key to success in the branded meat market in the US, according to new analysis by Canadean.
Failing to label GMOs threatens food manufacturers’ relevance, consumer trust
As more consumers avoid genetically modified organisms, manufacturers that fail to label whether their products contain GMOs are at an increased risk of losing consumer trust and relevance, according to The Hartman Group.
IFF opens Midwest facility to enhance collaboration and build ‘greater customer intimacy’
International Flavors & Fragrances has opened a new flavors facility near Chicago, IL to serve the food and beverage industry located in the greater Chicago area.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg to step down
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed media rumours that Dr Margaret Hamburg is stepping down from her role as Commissioner at the end of March, with Stephen Ostroff, MD, the FDA's chief scientist, serving as acting Commissioner.
FDA budget request outlines priorities in FSMA implementation, increased inspections
The budget request from the White House for the Food and Drug Administration is part of President Obama’s overall budget that will not see the light of day. Nevertheless, the massive document does include priorities that are likely to be addressed in...