Archives for February 4, 2019

Complaints lodged by 'professional liars' on a mission to 'falsely attack our brand integrity,' alleges LaCroix

LaCroix maker slams ‘professional liars’ behind new lawsuit challenging its all-natural credentials

LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp says third-party tests prove unequivocally that its sparkling waters contain “no trace of artificial or synthetic additives” after being hit with a second lawsuit alleging it falsely markets its wares as ‘100% natural.’

Researchers uncover starting point for less bitter rapeseed protein isolate

Global demand for food will double by 2050, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), spurring a need for new protein sources.

Back-to-basics: Euromonitor International predicts consumers will favor quality over quantity in 2019

After years of trading quality for easy year-round access to all types of food no matter the season or the region where they originated, consumers are starting to push back and instead seek more premium, authentic products, even if they are more...

Yves Veggie Cuisine’s ‘Mouthwatering’ new packaging encourages shoppers to ‘cheat on meat’

Iconic plant-based brand Yves Veggie Cuisine’s new packaging featuring “mouthwatering” photos of its veggie-forward products aims to show consumers that “cheating on meat” doesn’t have to be a sacrifice.

‘Fake meat’ and trade among NCBA’s 2019 Policy Priorities

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has introduced its official Policy Priorities for 2019 focusing on four key issues impacting the US beef industry.