Cancer institute head named acting FDA chief
Dr Ned Sharpless, MD, who is the current head of the National Cancer Institute, will be the interim head of the Food and Drug Administration when Dr Scott Gottlieb, MD, leaves next month.
Archives for March 12, 2019
FoodNavigator-USA named regional finalist in Azbee journalism Awards
The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) has announced that articles from FoodNavigator -USA are finalists in their annual Azbee Awards.
The downside of exclusion diets: Survey shows consumers perceive dieting as a strain on their wallet and social life
Over half (61%) of Americans following an exclusion diet (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto) believe that following a restrictive diet means having to pay more for food and nearly half (47%) say that it takes a toll on their social life,...
Outer Aisle heads nationwide with Whole Foods, debuting new packaging and products
Outer Aisle is doubling down on its grain-free, low-carbohydrate mission with redesigned packaging and three new 'bread-like' cauliflower products, all while ramping up for a national and global launch with Whole Foods.
Tillamook County Creamery fuels rapid growth with new products, new distribution & new look
As Tillamook County Creamery Association marks its 110th anniversary, the farmer-owned cooperative is growing faster than ever with new products, a fresh look and rapidly expanding distribution.
As a B Corp, KeHE weighs brands’ philanthropic ‘fit’ when evaluating partnerships, predicting success
In recent years the idea of doing well by doing good has grown beyond a few niche brands with pet projects to become a must-have for startups and established companies alike as consumers increasingly shop based on their values.
Raising the bar: LivBar throws compostable packaging challenge into the fray
The battle of the snack bar brands continues as 100% organic snack bar brand LivBar throws down a gauntlet of its own, challenging all bar manufacturers to move to 100% compostable wrappers.
Asian demand for US beef boosts exports
Asian market South Korea “exemplified” the momentum of US beef exports in 2018, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Cultured meat deal ensures US does not ‘fall behind’
Meat alternatives firm The Good Food Institute has defined the joint regulatory oversight of cultured meat as a “significant step forward” and said it ensures that the US does not fall behind other markets in cell-based meat production.