Self-made school canteen certification logos on food and beverage packaging are misleading parents, according to consumer advocacy organisation, Choice. Products such as Paddle Pops, Tiny Teddies and Shapes are displaying “school ...
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Global market research company Mintel has released its food and drink trend predictions for 2016. From food alternatives going mainstream to matching DNA and diets, consumers can expect many innovations in product development and ...
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US-based food and beverage company PepsiCo is opening its first Quaker Oats factory in China with an investment of CHF200m ($31.25m), in order to expand its nutritional offerings in the Asian country, as carbonated drinks business continues ...
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Nebraska-based food company Con Agra Foods has recalled David Trail Mix Sweet & Salty flavor due to presence of undeclared ingredient – milk protein. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the ingredient was not ...
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UK-based manufacturer of cold pressed juices Coldpress has entered into five new distribution agreements in order to meet consumer demand for its ‘on the go’ 250ml range and to expand its selection across the nation. ...
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Happy Family, a premium organic food brand delivering optimal nutrition for babies, toddlers and beyond, has launched the new Happy Mama Prenatal collection. Thoughtfully made with a variety of nourishing ingredients to nurture Mom and ...
US-based cider maker Angry Orchard has introduced a new glass christened the Orchard Glass, designed for hard cider. Cider is a beverage that caters to unique taste that lies somewhere between wine and beer. The cider makers wanted to ...
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The UK Food Standard Agency has awarded marketing authorization to Japanese food producer Ajinomoto Company for dihydrocapsiate (DHC) as a novel food ingredient to be used in powdered drinks and dietary supplements. With the ...
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Unilever has announced that it has become a zero landfill company in Europe after achieving zero non-hazardous waste to landfill at its 242 factories. The announcement means that Unilever will not contribute to wastes from its premises, ...
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New Yorkers will find a new beer on shelves this fall from Smart Beer, the first organic beer company born and bred in New York. The brand, which is headquartered in New Paltz, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, will release its first ...
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PPG Industries has launched new Nutrishield and Nutrishield Solista coatings for food cans to meet food-contact regulatory requirements. The new Nutrishield Solista internal protective spray coatings are developed for drawn and ...
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Canadian applied life sciences company Renaissance Ingredients has conducted an in-house, laboratory-scale analysis to know the effectiveness of its acrylamide-reducing (AR) baker yeast on bread and baked goods. The company’s analysis ...
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Presto Products Company announced the launch of a new zipper tape to help manufacturers of Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) foods improve line efficiencies. Presto showcased the resealable, press-to-close technology at Pack Expo Las Vegas ...
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The legal US cannabis industry is valued at $2.7 billion as of 2014 up 74 per cent from 2013, making it the fastest growing industry in the U.S. over that span (according to ArcView Market Research). As the market grows, so does the need to ...
Stone Brewing Company is releasing freshly brewed batches of Stone Coffee Milk Stout. While the recipe remains essentially the same, this year the bittersweet, creamy, coffee-laced stout has a slightly elevated alcohol content, ringing in ...