Advantame sweetener approved by Mexican health authority
Advantame, a brand-name sweetener from Ajinomoto, has been approved for general use in food and beverage by the Mexican health authority (COFEPRIS).
Archives for July 17, 2016
Food trends: low-fat bison meat key to a healthy diet
Meat wholesaler Durham Ranch has called on Americans to eat bison burgers with the business 'committed' to sustainable farming after the US hunted buffalo to near-extinction in the 19th century.
Canadian meat industry hails renewed Taiwan access
The Canadian meat industry is optimistic that healthy sales will follow after it resumed beef trade with Taiwan following the relaxation of a trade embargo.
What's the size of the 'plant-based' food and beverage prize?
US retail sales of plant-based foods & beverages grew 3.4% to $4.9bn in the year to June 12, 2016, with particularly strong growth in cheese alternatives and refrigerated nut milks, according to new data from SPINS.
By targeting tailgaters, manufacturers can extend the grilling season and their sales
While backyard barbeques and picnics are hallmarks of prime grilling season, which is in full swing now, marketers can extend grilling’s appeal and their sales beyond the end of summer by tapping into tailgating, suggests new research from Acosta.
New owners plan to transform Nutty Goodness from mom-and-pop brand to national favorite
The owners of Nutty Goodness are aiming to disrupt a category currently booming because of consumer interest in an active lifestyle and the outdoors. They said: “We can either create a market or take consumers from the mixed nut bar segment, or even...