Campbell’s sells European simple meals business for €400m
The Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European simple meals business to private equity firm CVC for €400m, but is retaining its largest and fastest-growing elements.
Archives for October 1, 2013
Heat from composting kills pathogens in mushroom industry
Heat generated from traditional composting processes in the mushroom industry is adequate for eliminating pathogens, according to a study.
What does the US shutdown mean for the food industry?
With the US government shut down by lack of funds, food professionals are wondering what it means for the FDA, and the industry
Russian meat industry faces uncertain long-term future
Russian meat production will increase considerably over the next three years, but faces a less certain long-term future, according to government reports.
Danone, Müller, Yoplait, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé launch UK Yogurt Council
Leading yogurt manufacturers, Danone, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé, Yoplait, and Müller, have joined forces to launch the first UK industry body dedicated to promoting the nutritional benefits of yogurt.
Dual-filled pastries should inspire market, says Lantmännen Unibake
Lantmännen Unibake wants to challenge and establish new eating experiences among consumers with its dual-filled pastries, it says.
Popcorn lung: Diacetyl butter flavour alternatives may also carry risks
Butter flavour alternatives touted as replacements for the potentially harmful popcorn butter flavour diacetyl may be just as unsafe, warn researchers.
Men who skip breakfast at higher risk of heart problems
Men who reported that they had skipped breakfast have a higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease.
IMS Symposium
Meat technology only as good as the users, says professor
Technology can improve the efficiency of meat production systems and deliver higher output, but only if there is meaningful interaction between systems and their operators. This should be built into the design stage, said Ole Broberg, associate...
Pepsico commits to beefing-up supplier code of conduct
Oxfam tackles PepsiCo, Coke over 'disastrous impact' of sugar land grabbing
Oxfam insists that PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Associated British Foods – the three most powerful firms in the global sugar industry – must do more to police the 'disastrous impact' of land grabbing in their supply chains.
Nestlé plans to sell underperforming brands
Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke told an investor meeting on Tuesday that the company intended to divest some of its brands and shake up its portfolio.
WIDE-RANGING NATIONAL REPORT WARNS 'VULNERABLE' GROUPS including children
French safety agency ANSES warns of energy drinks exercise risk
French food safety agency ANSES recommends that the nation stop drinking energy drinks together with alcohol and during physical exercise due to the risk of adverse effects from caffeine.