US cattlemen win ‘first round’ of government challenge
A magistrate judge has shown favour to the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) in a legal battle with the government.
Archives for December 14, 2016
Gluten-free diet may not promote good intestinal health: Study
Nearly one in five children with coeliac disease showed signs of continual intestinal damage, even with a strict regimen to a gluten-free diet.
Flax rides rising popularity of gluten-free, vegan for ‘resurgence’ in food
Once considered primarily as a supplement for fiber and omega-3s, flax increasingly is appearing in more packaged foods with marketing claims extolling its health benefits and unique cooking properties.
Nielsen: Bearish sales for dairy and dry groceries projected for 2017
Data Nielsen collected this year revealed only 43% of US consumers trust industrially prepared foods, and 51% follow a diet that limits or prohibits consumption of certain foods. What does this mean to the CPG food and beverage sector this coming year?
Hershey to close own-store in Chicago to focus on larger experiential stores
Hershey will close its Hershey’s Chocolate World in Chicago's Michigan Avenue by January 2017 as it plans to focus on larger experiential retail stores.
Nestlé USA to fight ‘baseless’ lawsuit over ‘no preservatives’ claims on Lean Cuisine
Nestlé USA is the latest in a series of food companies to be targeted by New York-based law firm Lee Litigation Group over its use of the label claim ‘no preservatives’ on products containing citric acid.
Canadian poultry producers acquired by private equity firm
Manufacturers of frozen poultry products, Maxi Canada, Inc, based in Quebec has been acquired by Californian Altamont Capital Partners.
Cacao pulp sweetens Suavva’s smoothies without added sugar, packs nutritional punch
Cacao is best known for its antioxidant-rich nut that is used to make chocolate, but the fruit has more to offer -- including a sweet white pulp that helps set Suavva Cacao Smoothies apart from other RTD juices and shakes.