‘Ferrero is not and will not be up for sale,’ says CEO
Ferrero’s CEO has dismissed speculation the firm will be sold following the death of owner Michele Ferrero.
Archives for February 18, 2015
General Mills to reduce sugar in Yoplait Original by 25%, increase protein by 1g
General Mills is cutting sugar in its Yoplait Original yogurts by 25% and upping the protein, bosses told delegates at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Boca Raton, Florida, yesterday.
Nestlé USA to ditch artificial colors and flavors
Nestlé intends replace all artificial colors and flavors in confectionery sold in the US with ingredients from natural sources by the end of the year.
Consumers increasingly claim to avoid sweeteners, but purchasing behavior says otherwise
Before manufacturers reformulate food and beverages in response to consumers’ increasing claims about avoiding sweeteners, they should double check shoppers’ purchasing habits, which betray a different truth, according to new Nielsen and Mintel...
What's for breakfast? Reinventing the first meal of the day
Consumers prefer homemade breakfast to ready-to-eat packaged goods, Datassential found
When it comes to breakfast, the vast majority of Americans want something quick and easy at home, but surprisingly most people prefer to make their first meal of the day “from scratch” instead of consuming a ready-to-eat or heat-and-serve consumer...
Campbell Soup unveils top 10 influential food themes for 2015
From Filipino flavors to ancient grains, Campbell’s Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of chefs, bakers and culinary professionals, has released its second annual Culinary TrendScape report tracking the top 10 influential food themes...
Warning letter slams coconut oil marketer over disease claims
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to a coconut oil manufacturer for violations that included making drug claims on specific chemical constituents of the oil.
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