Tetra Pak debuts bio-based plastic carton water bottle in the US
Tetra Pak has debuted its latest version of its Tetra Top package, more than 80% of which comes from plant-based materials, in the US with JUST Water.
Archives for April 24, 2016
Loose leaf tea in the bulk food dept? 'We want to bring new consumers into the category,' says Tiesta Tea
The founders of Tiesta Tea always thought there’s a posh, unapproachable aura around loose leaf tea, but they also contend that the loose leaf format is the best way to sell and prepare tea. They spent their last college year developing a novel and...
Dark chocolate rivals beetroot juice in boosting athletic performance, study shows
Dark chocolate provides similar benefits to beetroot juice consumed already by elite athletes to improve exercise endurance, a study revealing similar levels of flavanol content has suggested.
Don’t sacrifice antibiotics to boost marketing, poultry body urges
The use of antibiotics in intensive poultry farming should not be cut but minimised and carefully planned to safeguard animal welfare, the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) has said.
What next for 'natural' claims? KIND urges court to leave issue with the FDA
Snack maker KIND – which faced a wave of false advertising lawsuits* last year over its use of the terms ‘healthy’ and ‘all-natural’ – has urged a New York court to stay or dismiss the cases on primary jurisdiction grounds until the FDA official weighs...
Nearly three-quarters of families make an effort to buy organic food, OTA survey reveals
Buying organic is a top priority for many American parents, especially when it comes to the food they feed their children, according to new research form the Organic Trade Association.