Canadian pork business acquired by co-operative
Canadian agri-food co-operative La Coop fédérée, has announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of all pork and milling assets of F. Ménard Ange-Gardien, in Quebec.
Archives for July 11, 2019
LaCroix should be compelled to disclose what’s in its natural flavors, with safeguards in place to protect trade secrets, argues plaintiff
Attorneys for the plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging LaCroix falsely markets its flavored sparkling waters as ‘all natural’ say it should be compelled to respond to discovery requests regarding the composition and suppliers of its natural flavors, insisting...
Corbion readies for boost in organic food ingredients production
Corbion has received organic certification for its Nebraska-based production facility, where the company manufacturers vinegar- and lactic acid-based ingredients, meeting the rising demand for organic ingredients in the food industry.
Perfect Day gives fans first taste of animal-free dairy with limited edition ice cream release
Perfect Day, a start-up producing whey and casein via microbial fermentation (minus the cows) is giving fans a first taste of its animal-free proteins via a limited edition release of ice cream sold directly to consumers via its website.
When it comes to partnering with influencers ‘fit’ is more important than celebrity status
For attention-starved and cash-strapped startups unable to afford traditional advertising, the idea of quickly reaching thousands of consumers by tapping into an existing “tribe” or with a single endorsement by an A-list celebrity may be tempting – but...
La Brea Bakery balances innovation & authenticity with new breads that mark its 30th anniversary
A trio of new breads from La Brea Bakery created to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary and slated to hit store shelves this fall seek to overcome common consumer perceptions that bread is unhealthy by using techniques and ingredients that give each...
Canadian beef industry awarded $8.3m support
The Canadian beef sector is to see an investment on $8.3m to help with competitiveness and sustainability.