Premium price wars: Lidl undercuts competition by as much as 39%, finds The Hartman Group
Lidl is successfully undercutting competitors in premium and organic and would benefit hugely from a restructure towards this strength, says The Hartman Group.
Archives for October 5, 2017
Counting down to PHO removal deadline, sunflower trade association promotes potential replacer
Thanks to its stable nature and absence of a genetically modified variety, sunflower oil is in a good position to replace partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), according to the National Sunflower Association.
Algae in action: Noblegen uses 'facilitated expression' to create designer oils, proteins, nutraceuticals via microbial fermentation
We’re still just scratching the surface when it comes to unlocking the potential of microbial fermentation to manufacture food ingredients, says Canadian bioengineering firm Noblegen, which is developing a new breed of designer oils, proteins, and...
Tio Gazpacho debuts in California, woos broader audience with $4.99 pricetag
Drinkable soup brand Tio Gazpacho has secured listings in 45 Whole Foods stores in California, its first foray into the state and one of several new business wins in recent months as it reaps the benefits of partnerships with General Mills and...
PepsiCo to rebalance push on lower calorie beverages
PepsiCo says its focus on introducing new lower calorie beverages in the US this summer has come at the expense of its core Pepsi and Mountain Dew brands: with the company now pledging to step up marketing, shelf space, and low/no calorie options for the...
Dissecting Cargill's 2030 pledge on sustainable cocoa
Cargill has committed to sourcing fully traceable farm-to-factory cocoa from its own sustainability program by 2030.
Cobb-Vantress pledges $250k to poultry science education
US poultry processor Cobb-Vantress has announced a $250,000 endowment to help those looking to pursue a career in the sector.