US pork and beef exports rebound in May
US exports of pork and beef saw a resurgence in May, driven by Japanese demand.
Archives for July 9, 2019
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Malt Products Corp. sees surge of demand for malt extract sweetener in beverage category
Malt Products Corporation (MPC), manufacturer of malted barley extract, is seeing an uptick in beverage-related inquiries for malt extract sweeteners driven by increased consumer demand for functional beverages, specifically sports recovery and fermented...
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McCain Foods invests in plant-based nugget start-up NUGGS
Potato products giant McCain Foods has dipped its toes into the plant-based protein arena via a strategic partnership and lead investment in New York-based start-up NUGGS, which has developed a plant-based nugget using pea protein.
Siggi's ramps up product innovation with new and improved launches
Icelandic skyr company Siggi's is introducing a slew of new products this month including a coffee skyr with 4% milkfat, lactose-free offerings, 4-count multi-pack options, and a relaunch of its Simple Sides with 2% milkfat.
Oatmilk brands to update Nutrition Facts panels in light of FDA guidance on added sugar labeling
Oatly and some other oatmilk brands have confirmed that they will be changing the way they list sugars on their Nutrition Facts panels following conversations with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Oat innovation: Pop Oats adds crunch to oat kernels with patent-pending process
With a few notable exceptions (think oatmilk, and Grainful’s savory oat dishes) oats have not made significant inroads beyond the cereals and snacks aisles, say the entrepreneurs behind Pop Oats. But could novel processing techniques unlock completely...
Atkins Nutritionals, doctors urges USDA to include low-carb option in upcoming Dietary Guidelines
In an open letter published this morning in the New York Times and Washington Post, a group of more than 50 doctors spearheaded by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., is calling on the US Department of Agriculture to include a low-carbohydrate diet as a “viable...
USMCA deal urged forward
The US Government has been called on to push forward with the ratification of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the domestic beef industry.