The average price paid for white pan bread finished higher while whole wheat bread ended lower in April, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Diána Bánáti, the recently resigned chair of the EFSA management board, says she was not forced to depart by the Parma-based agency’s hierarchy – rather resigning herself after taking a new industry post.
Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan.
Increased intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) could significantly lower blood pressure in around 10 percent of people, according to new research that links a common genetic factor with the vitamin.
In 2011, consumers saved an average of $1.09 a gallon for gasoline, thanks to the addition of less expensive ethanol in the mix, according to a study by CARD that was released Tuesday by RFA.
Germany reports better-than-expected economic data and it proved to be enough to turn around the negative trading in commodities markets. The CME Group corn, soybean and wheat markets are seen trading high Tuesday.
Tasmanian dairy processor Tamar Valley Dairy has reportedly secured a five-year deal to supply 3,000 tonnes of yoghurt each year to Australian supermarket chain Coles.
US packaged foods company ConAgra Foods has completed the acquisition of Odom's Tennessee Pride, a leading manufacturer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage, for an undisclosed amount.
Kellogg Company, a producer of cereals and convenience foods, has announced a revamp of its brand. The update is being introduced in US and Canada and will be soon rolled out globally.
Bonduelle, a French based vegetable processing company, has received approval of the Hungarian competition authorities for the acquisition of assets of Kelet-Food, a Hungarian canning factory.
High Liner Foods has partnered with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), following which the seafood processor will source wild-caught seafood from only MSC-certified fisheries by next year.
Beef Products, a US producer of ammonia-treated beef, said that it will be eliminating an additional 86 jobs. Earlier this month, the company announced that it will be eliminating more than 650 positions and closing three of its four plants.
USDA will soon test six more strains of E.coli in raw beef, in an effort to improve food safety. Currently, E. coli 0157:H7, which is the most common type of bacterium, is tested by USDA inspectors at meat-packing plants.
Philadelphia, the cheese brand owned by Kraft Foods, is launching new limited edition lenticular lid designs for three of its products – Philadelphia Light, Philadelphia Original and Philadelphia Garlic & Herb.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the use for the FilmArray Respiratory Panel, the first test that can simultaneously detect both viral and bacterial causes of respiratory infection from a single sample.
The food ingredient sector is on a high growth trajectory. Strong consumption and investment demand are expected to drive the segment, according to industry experts.
