Cargill in Colombia with Pollos El Bucanero takeover
International agri-food giant Cargill has entered the Colombian market through the acquisition of poultry firm Pollos El Bucanero SA, for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for June 4, 2017
Sargento attorney: This case is without legal basis and speculative
Sargento 'natural' cheese under fire in new lawsuit over GMO feed, rbST milk
Should dairy brands using milk from cows that may have consumed GM feed or been treated with rbST be allowed to market their wares as ‘natural’? Not according to the latest in a new wave of false advertising lawsuits arguing that products utilizing...
Blue Apron prepares for IPO: ‘We have reimagined the traditional grocery business model’
A “powerful and emotional brand connection,” “constant product innovation,” “attractive unit economics,” a “hard-to-replicate value chain,” and “proprietary technology and data,” help Blue Apron stand out in the burgeoning meal kit market, says the...
A scientific first: Study highlights potential cardiometabolic benefits of prebiotics
Supplementing the diet with inulin-type fructans may improve the function of the endothelium in blood vessels and reduce the risk of metabolic disorders-related cardiovascular diseases, says a new study.
Free Flavor Trends Webinar, June 14 at 11:30 EST
Looking at foodservice, what flavor trends can CPG food and beverage follow?
There’s been an increase of ‘global’ flavors in menu items, according to Mintel’s 2017 Foodservice Trends report.
What is a probiotic? IPA releases guidance document on qualifying probiotics
The definition of probiotic varies by region, and an increasing number of products potentially mislabeled as “probiotic”. In response, the International Probiotics Association has released a guidance document.