Dannon touts Oikos Greek yogurt to protein-hungry ‘fitness-minded men’
21-May-2013 - Dannon has begun targeting “fitness-minded men” with its Oikos Greek yogurt brand, and is “exploring the possibility” of marketing its Greek yogurt portfolio to men in the long-term.
Whole Foods CEO: ‘click and collect’ model may be best solution for food retailers
21-May-2013 - With Millenials due to control about 30% of food retail sales by 2020, the ‘click and collect’ model of ordering food online and then picking it up at stores may be the best solution for food retailers, says the co-CEO of Whole Foods.
Hydrocolloids may have appeal in clean label and natural-focused products
21-May-2013 - The natural and familiar origins of food hydrocolloids make them ideal for clean label foods and mean they have ‘good prospects’ when communicating to consumers who focus on a products 'naturalness', say researchers.
Colder weather helped Campbell sell more soup
21-May-2013 - A colder than normal winter, a strategic acquisition along with operational efficiencies helped Campbell Soup Company post a 15% rise in sales for the third quarter, the company announced Monday.
Clif Bar CEO: 'The protein trend is hot for men and women right now'
21-May-2013 - Nutrition bars enter - and exit - the snacks aisle at the speed of light these days. So how has Clif Bar managed to sustain the kind of growth rivals can only dream of, year after year? Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Kevin Cleary to find out.
Innovation in action: From stevia to sustainable palm oil… A day at Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ
21-May-2013 - Can you make a perfect zero-calorie cola with stevia? Is the US food industry on track to meet sustainable palm oil targets? Are attitudes towards HFCS changing? What’s next for sodium reduction? FoodNavigator-USA headed to Cargill’s Minneapolis HQ to find out what’s happening at the cutting edge of food innovation.
Biotechnology Industry Organization: It’s not too late to change the conversation on GMOs
20-May-2013 - When it comes to winning hearts and minds about the merits of genetically engineered ingredients (and whether to alert consumers to their presence on food labels), it’s fair to say that the biotech industry has not done a great job.
Diageo eyes new Connecticut opportunity in malt-based frozen RTDs
20-May-2013 - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) tells BeverageDaily.com it opposes a successful state bill allowing sales of malt beverages in pouches on recycling grounds, as Diageo eyes frozen alcoholic RTD success in another major market.
Kroger trims carbon footprint with new biogas facility
20-May-2013 - The Kroger Co. has moved to lower its carbon footprint by using food processing waste and unsold food to generate biogas to power a distribution facility in Compton, CA.
Inspiration for innovation: Connecting senior execs with best-in-class innovators creates ‘excellent breeding ground for innovative idea generation’
20-May-2013 - From Nike’s Bill Bowerman being inspired by a waffle iron, to studying the behavior of herding cows for the redevelopment of Times Square, cross-pollination of ideas from different fields can generate big rewards.
Natra to double North America sales with new Canadian factory
20-May-2013 - Spanish-based firm Natra claims sales for its private label division in North America will double within three years after it agreed a deal to rent a production facility in Canada to spearhead growth.
New CEO for Snack Food Association
20-May-2013 - The Snack Food Association (SFA) has announced a new CEO, effective from July 1.
GMO ingredients can form part of Omega-3 supply picture, GOED chief says
20-May-2013 - Genetic modification of oil seed crops will form an important part of the future omega-3s supply picture, according to Adam Ismail, executive director of the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED).
Still fuel for caffeine gums after Wrigley halts production on FDA concerns
20-May-2013 - There is still a market for caffeine gums even after US Food and Drug Administration concerns prompted Wrigley to suspend production of its new Alert gum, according to private label gum maker Fertin Pharma.
Former FDA official on GMO labeling: ‘Science doesn’t always win’
17-May-2013 - Whether the food industry likes it or not, when it comes to GMO labeling, the “train appears to have left the station”, according to former FDA associate commissioner of foods Dr David Acheson.
Women 70% more likely to order veggie burgers than men, says GrubHub
17-May-2013 - Women are 70% more likely to order veggie burgers than men when they eat at a restaurant, according to digital food ordering service GrubHub.
Boulder Brands promises 50% increase in shelf efficiency with ‘revolutionary’ square tubs for Smart Balance and Earth Balance spreads
17-May-2013 - Boulder Brands is rolling out novel square-shaped tubs for its Smart Balance and Earth Balance spreads in a move it claims will “revolutionize the way products are displayed in the dairy case and stored in the warehouse”.
Women bigger snackers than men, finds NPD Group
17-May-2013 - American Women are 15% more likely to snack than their male counterparts, according to research from The NPD Group’s SnackTrack.
'Got aspartame in your kids' milk?' FDA urged to reject flavoured milk sweetener petition
17-May-2013 - US consumer group SumOfUs has plastered its new “Got Aspartame in your kids’ milk?” poster on buses destined for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) HQ, in a last-ditch attempt to convince the authority not to approve a proposed amendment to the standard identity for milk.
Trend-spotter: The rise of slow-energy
17-May-2013 - There are two speeds when it comes to energy products: Slow and fast, says Mintel trend-spotting guru David Jago.