Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Fred A'Court

Meat exports from the US have shown a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2012, according to a report released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Sales of lactose-free dairy products have doubled over the last five years, with an increase in self-diagnosed cases of lactose intolerance in the US and Europe driving $900m sales.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

The average price paid for white pan bread fell while whole wheat bread moved higher in May, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

Even while stressing the company always wants to be “the donut king,” Jim Morgan, chairman and chief executive officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., acknowledged that developing a better product sales mix will be key to future growth.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

King Arthur Flour has added a new flour to its line for home bakers: King Arthur Self-Rising Flour. The flour is a soft, unbleached, southern-milled flour that is combined with aluminum-free baking powder and salt.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

A children’s rights organisation has come out strongly against proposed legislation in the Philippines that would favour infant formula milk and slow rising breastfeeding rates.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

77% of Australian adults oppose junk food advertising on television, a report has found, while 18% oppose junk food advertising altogether.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

Palsgaard China has teamed up with Asian distribution company DPO International to increase its traction in the Chinese market place.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Shane Starling

IDACE says first-reading amendments to EU dietetic food laws approved in the European Parliament today can provide the basis for a ‘soft landing’ even as the current proposal sees the removal of images that idealise infant formulas used by babies up to 12

Published: Jun 15, 2012

Levels of serotonin – known as the 'happy hormone' – are regulated by the amount of bacteria in the gut during early life, according to new research in mice.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Young’s Seafood has welcomed the agreement by EU ministers to ban the controversial practice of discarding fish at sea to avoid exceeding community fishing quotas.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Food manufacturers are helping consumers to make significant cuts in the £12bn worth of food they waste each year, according to new research from the government-funded Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Anne Bruce

Meat processor Elmkirk accused the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of using the courts to debate points of law rather than to enforce food safety, after it was found guilty of eight meat hygiene offences this week.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

The US is to consider banning the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula packaging after accepting the plea from a prominent campaigning lawmaker on the chemical.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

A US organic waste recycling centre will provide food processors with an alternative to current waste disposal methods by collecting and converting it into renewable gas.

Published: Jun 15, 2012

The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) and Waters Corporation are to open a new lab-based training facility in the UK in an effort to improve the standard of imported food “at the origin.”

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

Spanish chocolate and cocoa processor Natra has signed a Belgian chocolate supply contract in China with an unnamed distributor that it says will boost sales in the market by 70% in 2012 and help it grow in Asia.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

Barry Callebaut has announced plans to relocate production to a new site in Japan to meet rising demand from domestic confectioner Morinaga.

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

The European Bottled Water Federation (EBWF) claims a new draft guide to good hygienic practices for EU packaged water will promote increased credibility and a better industry image, while providing guidance to new member states in particular to develop t

Published: Jun 15, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

Taiwanese ‘bubble tea’ is making waves in London, with its UK pioneer Bubbleology unveiling plans to open a second dedicated café in the capital.