California soda warning bill dies in committee
A bill proposing warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages that would alert shoppers in California to the risk of diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay, has died in the committee stage.
Archives for May 3, 2015
Trident gum coming to China as category picks up, says Mondelēz
Mondelēz plans to launch its Trident brand in China as its gum business returns to growth after a long slump.
Food service, retail distribution offer different strengths for growing a start-up
Rather than choose between food service and retail distribution, start-up Spread the Love The Love Jams & Jellies embraced both, and as a result, it has quickly outgrown its production facility and is ready to level up within one year of launching.
USDA grants to fund nanotechnology research
Funding of more than $3.8m to support nanotechnology research has been made available by the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Industry takes first steps to establish standard of identity for maple water
A clear standard of identity for maple water would provide clarity for the industry and consumers in this new – but rapidly growing - category, say stakeholders, although there are different opinions as to what the standard should cover.
special edition: authentic tea tastes
What makes Fairtrade Premium: A minimum wage - and more - for tea producers
As the tea market evolves with RTD teas, herbal infusions, new markets and more: so must Fairtrade International’s activities in the industry.