Poor weather conditions have led to a lot of uncertainty for the Belgian frozen vegetable sector, according to Vegebe, the Lokeren-based Union of Belgian Fruit and Vegetable Processors.
The loss of 80% of its tart cherry crop is rippling through Michigan's frozen food industry, shrinking supplies, raising prices and causing some fruit companies to go outside the state or even the country to get the cherries they need.
Kraft Foods has announced that IRS has provided a favorable private letter ruling confirming the tax-free status of the planned spin-off of the company's North American grocery business and certain related internal reorganization transactions.
Frito-Lay North America, a division of American beverage and snack company PepsiCo, has announced a multi-year initiative to start labeling its gluten-free products.
Foster Farms, a company is based in California, US, is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of a turkey burger product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
About 45 private agribusiness companies including some of the giants such as Syngenta and Monsanto have pledged their support to invest over $3bn in Africa, as part of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition initiative announced.
A US federal appeal court has dismissed an appeal by a Coca-Cola rival alleging that a Minute Maid product containing ‘pomegranate and blueberry’ juice in small amounts by volume was falsely labeled and advertised.
Leading US analysts believe that major shareholders are pushing for a PepsiCo split that could happen sooner rather than later, and said the firm could spin-out or sell its Americas Beverages or American snacks businesses.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin claim to have developed a new oat variety that is richer in beta glucan, a compound that has been linked to heart health.
The US department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Kerry Ingredients & Flavours $50,000 for three repeat safety violations at a plant in the US.
A low-calorie, high-fiber, nutrient-dense supplement bar may boost the feeling of fullness, and improve a number of health markers like HDL cholesterol and antioxidant defenses, says a new study.
Related topics: Research, Proteins, peptides, amino acids, Weight management
Breakfast eggs that deliver high quality protein may better boost satiety, research has found.
