Studies reaffirm international campylobacter concerns
Fears over campylobacter levels in chicken in New Zealand have been reignited, thanks to recent research.
Archives for December 13, 2016
FDA probe won’t derail Kraft ‘natural cheese’ lawsuit, says judge
While some ‘natural’ lawsuits have been put on ice while the FDA mulls over the meaning of the most contentious word in food marketing, a judge handling one such case against Kraft Foods Group (now Kraft Heinz) says there are not compelling grounds to...
NestFresh harnesses social media for its seasonal giving campaign
Colorado-based egg company NestFresh’s campaign is a case study of rolling online consumer engagement, seasonal promotion, and giving back all in one.
Brazil’s billion-dollar meat industry faces price and health pressures
Brazil’s giant meat industry could become the world’s top protein exporter next decade, but analysts warn it needs to understand consumer demands are changing.
Good Karma CEO eyes $600m opportunity in plant-based yogurt category
In the natural channel, says Good Karma CEO Doug Radi, plant-based options account for 25% of dollar sales of fluid ‘milk,’ but just 8% of yogurt sales. In the conventional channel, meanwhile, the figures are 8% and 1% respectively. “So if you close the...
Certified transitional organic is ‘awesome’ option for farmers & consumers, McKaskle Family Farm owner says
Offering products made from crops transitioning to organic at a premium above conventional but not as high as certified organic “helps the farmer, helps the consumer and helps the planet,” says the owner of the McKaskle Family Farm.
Companies, retailers must do more to make the healthy choice the easy choice, CSPI says
Consumer interest in healthy eating is at an all-time high, and in many ways food and beverage manufacturers are rising to meet this demand by cutting calories from across their portfolios and offering more better-for-you options -- but the Center for...
Interview with counsel for six alleged child slaves
'Head in the sand' approach on cocoa supply chain may not wash if Nestlé, ADM & Cargill suit proceeds, says lawyer
A lawyer representing six alleged child slaves working in cocoa in a class action against Nestlé, ADM and Cargill says the ramifications of the case on the chocolate industry could be huge.