A state-wide ban of fois gras will come into effect in California on Sunday (1 July), eight years after the legislation was signed by the then-Californian Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
A new campaign is calling on US supermarkets to stop selling meat raised on antibiotics, claiming that the majority of consumers want antibiotic-free meat.
Michelman has been awarded a US$2.5m (€2m) grant to build a R&D centre focussed on new water based coating technologies for paper and flexible packaging.
Yoplait manufacturer General Mills is set to launch a “strong innovation line-up” over the coming year in an effort to reclaim a greater share of the Greek-dominated US yogurt market.
An investigation from the Fair Labor Association (FLA) has unearthed multiple serious violations of Nestlé’s supplier code, particularly through the use of children on cocoa farms
Cadbury owner Kraft Foods has filed an international patent for a process to make low-calorie chocolate that it claims can maintain texture and quality while extending shelf-life.
US bakery and snacks firm Ralcorp will pay out more than $1.3m under the Clear Air Act due to its failure to implement air pollution controls and issue permits for its bakery ovens.
Chobani, the US-based producer of yogurts, has launched two new varieties of Chobani Greek Yogurt - 16oz Blends and single flavor 6-packs. The new varieties have been inspired by consumer feedback.
US-based fast food company Hot Dog on a Stick has launched new party menu featuring hot dog, cheese, veggie on a stick, hot dogs on a bun, and lemonade.
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index stood at 101.4 in May, down 0.2% from 101.6 in April. It is the seventh consecutive month the index has been above 100.
There has been a plateau in childhood obesity rates after a 20-year increase, and this offers food manufacturers an opportunity to review successful strategies as well as considering new ideas for promoting healthy living.
