Transparency is only way for GMO technology to thrive, exec says
Openness and transparency is the only way for genetic engineering technology to thrive in the supply of dietary ingredients, said an official with a company engaged in the practice.
Archives for January 5, 2017
Confused about added sugar? FDA issues draft guidance on Nutrition Facts changes
The FDA has attempted to clear up some of the confusion over defining and calculating added sugar, in new draft guidance designed to help firms get to grips with the key changes it is making to the Nutrition Facts panel.
Show consumers 'behind the scenes' as food evolves to reflect identity
For more and more consumers, buying and preparing food is no longer the chore it once was – rather, it is a means of entertainment and self-expression which brands can use to boost product sales, according to Acosta.
Campbell Soup backs 'potassium salt' petition: A more consumer-friendly name will ‘advance public health goals’
Campbell Soup has joined a growing number of food manufacturers backing a citizen’s petition from NuTek Food Science asking the FDA to allow ‘potassium salt’ as an alternate name for potassium chloride on food labels.
Smithfield strengthens supply chain with swoop on Clougherty
Smithfield Foods has completed its acquisition of Clougherty Packing LLC in a cash deal worth $145m.
Based on search term popularity, Instacart predicts 2017 will see more ‘delicious ways to ditch dairy’
Ice cream cravings among shoppers on the online service Instacart are strong—the brand topped Instacart’s trending brands of 2016 list, with a 919% increase of searches year-over-year ending December 2016.
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BioControl acquisition opens F&B growth opportunities - Merck
Merck has acquired BioControl Systems as it looks to grow in the food and beverage space and particularly the US.
Opinion split as Trump picks protectionist-leaning trade rep Robert Lighthizer
Donald Trump’s appointment of Robert Lighthizer as US trade representative singles the US President-elect’s intent to change how America does business – and again, it’s a decision that has divided opinion.
Sustainability concerns will color consumers’ food selections in 2017
A growing awareness of the environmental impact of food production and a desire to shop sustainably will heavily influence how consumers plan, shop for and prepare meals in the coming year, predicts a leading food influencer and national retailer.