Counterfeit food and beverages detained jumps 50%
Foodstuffs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages detained by EU customs authorities jumped more than 50% over a one year period.
Archives for October 29, 2015
Crown: The opportunities for can growth in China are tremendous – the issue is capacity and pricing
The opportunities for can growth are tremendous in China, according to Tim Donahue,president, COO, Crown Holdings, but ‘the issue there is capacity and pricing’.
Cutting Canadian calories: Product innovation and marketing efforts
The strengths of product innovation and vast distribution networks from beverage companies will help drive a pledge to cut non-alcoholic beverage calories by 20% over the next 10 years, says the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA).
J&J Snack Foods to pay $2.1m to temporary workers after federal investigation
J&J Snack Foods has been ordered to pay millions in wages and damages after a labor violation.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Dubai
Tetra Pak: Consumers prefer natural sweeteners, with artificial sweeteners the number one concern
With 30% of the global population overweight or obese, there is an acknowledgement this is a real problem (not just from sugar and juice beverages). Consequently, consumers are paying more attention to the sugar content in drinks when making purchasing...
Permeate market will 'explode into life' once Codex standard set: Arla Foods Ingredients
The market for dairy permeate powder will “explode into life” once a Codex Alimenatarius standard is adopted, says Arla Foods Ingredients.