In Brazil, less is more: Two thirds want to eat less sugar
A whopping 65% of a representative sample of Brazilian consumers, representing the world’s fifth most populous country, said they wanted to have less sugar in their diets.
Archives for July 10, 2017
USDA to publish draft of GMO labeling rule this fall
USDA will publish a draft of its proposed federal GMO labeling rule in the fall of this year (which will be subject to public comment) and says it is “working hard to meet the schedule in order to issue a final rule on the law in July 2018.”
Microbial fermentation could offer cost effective production method for anthocyanins, say researchers
Microbes can convert sugar into the red anthocyanin pigments found in fruits via a fermentation process that – when perfected – could prove to be much more efficient than extracting commercial quantities of these pigments from plants, claim researchers.
US red meat exports grow in May
Exports of pork and beef from the US saw a strong performance in May, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Process that treats whey with gas plasma boosts bioefficiency, developers claim
The differentiation of whey proteins continues with a new offering that claims greater bioefficiency.
General Mills summer 2017 line-up meets global demand for simplicity
The Minneapolis-based food manufacturer has released its line-up of products to be launched around the world.
LIFEWTR on track to generate $200m in retail sales on annualized basis
PepsiCo CEO navigates brave new retailing world: ‘The lines are blurring between channels’
As the lines between channels continue to blur and sales increasingly shift to untracked channels, CPG companies will have to think about growth opportunities in a more holistic manner, the CEO of PepsiCo told analysts and investors this week.