Hostess acquires Superior on Main to tap in-store bakery growth
Hostess Brands has made its first acquisition since coming under new ownership itself in 2013.
Archives for June 13, 2016
‘Clean label’ refrigerated coffee creamers projected for a 15% market boost by 2020
Even food items used sparingly, such as refrigerated coffee creamers, are expected to sport a clean label and bring better-for-you ingredients to consumers.
ConAgra announced removal of PHOs in all spread products, ahead of FDA deadline
Two years ahead of the FDA deadline, ConAgra announced that it will be discontinuing the use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in all of its spreads.
Love With Food gains credibility, trust with acquisition of Send Me Gluten Free, CEO says
With the acquisition of competitor Send Me Gluten Free, snack subscription company Love With Food continues to build its credibility as a service that not only “surprises and delights” consumers with new natural products but as a trustworthy business...
Profits ‘lower than anticipated’ for livestock shipper Wellard
Wellard Ltd, one Australia’s foremost livestock transporters, is braced for a drop in earnings, with the high price of cattle expected to dent full-year trading figures.
Currency pressure hits US pork exports to Mexico
Volatility in the foreign exchange market caused US pork exports to Mexico to nosedive in the first quarter of the year.
Airborne pathogen monitoring system launched in US
Disinfection Services has brought an on-site airborne pathogen monitoring system to the US market.
US consumers seek hydration over energy from RTD teas, Mintel analyst says
Roughly half of consumers wanted a tea that was healthy and hydrating compared to just 26% of consumers who wanted an energizing tea, when asked to create their ideal RTD tea, according to a Mintel report.
Tom Hayes named Tyson Foods president
Food giant Tyson Food has appointed Tom Hayes to the position of president, where he will spearhead strategy on fresh meat.
Probiotics in sports nutrition? Lallemand’s Lafti L10 studied for immune support in athletes
A double-blind, placebo controlled study on elite athletes found that the dairy-derived Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 by Lallemand Health Soultions can be a beneficial supplement for the reduction of upper respiratory tract infections.