Brisk beef demand buoys Cargill’s profit
Strong beef demand helped Cargill post a strong quarterly profit rise, although its grain division suffered from a fall in commodity prices.
Archives for September 27, 2017
Meat firm starts fund for ex-staff after ‘pink slime’ payout
Beef Products Inc has launched a $10m fund to support ex-staff and communities affected by three plants that were shut in 2012 following a payout related to a series of critical stories run by broadcaster ABC News.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Five tips to judge if the time is right for a disruptive product launch
When it comes to a successful product launch, timing is vital – especially if a company hopes to disrupt a category or substantially change the way consumers think about what is on their plate and how it got there.
Taste, texture, nutrition: Formulating with plant-based proteins
Plant-based proteins are creeping into a dizzying array of foods and beverages, from dairy-free ‘milks,’ ‘cheeses’ and ‘yogurts’ to protein bars, chips, powders and meat analogs. But what are they like to work with? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with...
Kellogg Company names Nature’s Bounty chief as new CEO
Kellogg Company has announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Steven Cahillane as its new CEO to replace John Bryant who is retiring.
Tyson fined $2 million after toxic 'mistake'
Tyson Poultry, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has been fined $2 million for its part in an environmental incident that led to the death of more than 100,000 fish in Missouri.
Wize Monkey CEO on US launch of coffee leaf tea: ‘It’s time to go to the big show; go to Broadway’
Wize Monkey coffee leaf tea will launch into Sprouts and Whole Foods next month, marking a significant jump for the Canadian startup, its CEO says.