Archives for September 4, 2017

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Sargento defends 'natural cheese' claims

By Elaine Watson

Courts should dismiss the ‘daisy-chained’ logic underpinning a new wave of ‘natural’ lawsuits looking beyond the ingredients list to factors such as animal feeding and rearing practices, says cheesemaker Sargento.

Juicero: We cannot go on as a standalone business

By Elaine Watson

“You’ve validated that there is national demand for easier access to fresh produce and hassle-free cold-press juicing,” said Juicero in a letter to ‘loyal customers and partners’ posted on its website on September 1. 

Kellogg plans to cut further 223 jobs in Battle Creek

By Gill Hyslop

Kellogg’s is planning to cut 223 jobs in at the ready-to-eat cereal (RTEC) plant on Porter Street in Battle Creek, US, in 2018, in a move to streamline and decrease the total cost-per-pound costs, which will improve margins.

Brazil’s BRF says CEO to leave

By Oscar Rousseau

Pedro de Andrade Faria will step down this year as CEO of the one of the world’s biggest meat processors, Brazil-based BRF, in the wake of financial losses and a food safety sting.