VIDEO: Where Did the Superfood Acai Come From?
July 24, 2014 9:38 am | by The Lempert Report | Videos | CommentsThe Lempert Report Innovation Series, which features food innovations in processing and packaging, this week features two brothers who through their company Sambazon took a little known superfood from Brazil and introduced it to America. Introducing: the acai berry.
Infographic: Snacking Trends Then and Now
July 24, 2014 9:26 am | by The Food Institute | News | CommentsWhen it comes to snacking, which Americans love, what are the trends today versus five years ago? According to a study by the Food Institute, yogurt, especially Greek-strained, has strengthened significantly compared to other snacks. The reason: on-the-go convenience.
Kauai Seed Companies Try to Stop GMO Law, Calling it 'Unfair'
July 24, 2014 9:06 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsDue to a new law requiring companies to disclose their use of pesticides and GMOs, authorities in Kauai County are dealing with a lawsuit by four seed companies seeking to stop the new law from going into effect next month. The companies argue the ordinance is invalid.
Sara Lee Recalls 41 Tons of Smoked Sausage
July 24, 2014 8:10 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Sara Lee Foodservice in New London, Wisconsin is recalling Smoked Sausage Rope. More than 41 tons of the product was made with an ingredient called hydrolyzed soy protein, a well known allergen that wasn't listed on the original labels.
OSI Meat Scandal in China Causes Yum Brands to Terminate Deal
July 24, 2014 8:00 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsOSI Group, a privately-held company based in Aurora, Illinois, was thrust into the spotlight when one of its Shanghai plants repackaged old beef and chicken and slapped new expiration dates on them. Now, Yum Brands is terminating all supply agreements with them worldwide.
Bulk Bag Discharger
July 24, 2014 7:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsBulk bag system is designed for discharging dehydrated vegetables. Unit features a bulk bag massaging system to promote material flow.
Seafood Ice Mats
July 24, 2014 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsIce mats are soaked in saltwater and then frozen. Once frozen, they are laid over the crates containing live seafood to help maintain freshness. Perfect for lobster and crab.
Could the US Dip Back Into Recession?
July 23, 2014 12:30 pm | by Bernard Condon, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsSluggish growth in France, Italy, Russia, Brazil and China suggests that the old truism, "When the U.S. sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold," may need to be flipped. Maybe the rest of the world will sneeze this time, and the U.S. will get sick.
Food Packaging Company Sealed Air Moves HQ to Charlotte
July 23, 2014 12:20 pm | by Associated Press | News | CommentsFood packaging company Sealed Air is consolidating its operations in Connecticut, Wisconsin, Massachusetts and New Jersey and relocating its headquarters to the Charlotte area. The new headquarters will create nearly 1,300 jobs within three years.
Cheaper Prices, New Lay's Flavors Boost PepsiCo Sales
July 23, 2014 12:10 pm | by Associated Press | News | CommentsPepsiCo said global volume for both its snacks and drinks rose 1 percent in the second quarter. The gains were relatively modest, but the lower prices in its Frito-Lay division, along with the addition of four special flavors, has helped lift sales volume.
China Police Detain Employees of 'Organized' Expired Meat Scandal
July 23, 2014 12:00 pm | by JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChinese police have detained five employees of Husi Food Company after investigators found the expired beef and chicken scandal to be an organized effort by the supplier. The scandal has alarmed Chinese diners and disrupted operations for fast food chains.
First Lady's 'Drink Up' Campaign Helps Increase Bottled Water Sales
July 23, 2014 12:00 pm | by STACY A. ANDERSON, Associated Press | News | CommentsFirst Lady Michelle Obama's push for America to drink more water has helped boost nearly $1 million in bottled water sales since September. According to a study released by Nielsen Catalina Solutions, her "Drink Up" campaign has increased sales by 3 percent.
Consumer Trends: Where are the Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in the US?
July 23, 2014 11:45 am | by TripAdvisor | News | CommentsWith Summer in full swing, it's no secret that ice cream is a favorite sweet indulgence. The East Coast is home to seven of the 10 sweetest ice cream parlors in the U.S., according to a recent TripAdvisor survey. Did your home state make the list?
Investing in Energy
July 23, 2014 11:30 am | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor - @IndustrialAnna | Articles | CommentsIt seems every year that budgets get tighter and costs get higher. In manufacturing, where aging equipment is a given and energy rates are a cost center of epic proportions, it’s no wonder management is looking for more efficient ways to put product out the door.
Brainstorm: Innovations in Thermal Food Processing Pt. 1
July 23, 2014 10:31 am | by Errol Raghubeer, Ph.D., Vice-President, Microbiology & Food Technology, Avure Technologies, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe Food Manufacturing Brainstorm features industry experts sharing their perspectives on issues critical to the overall food industry marketplace. In this issue, we ask: Which innovations in thermal food processing should manufacturers be aware of?
Infographic: Food Label Breakdown
July 23, 2014 10:14 am | by MarketingWeek | News | CommentsThe impact of food labeling has been cause of much debate over the past year as healthy lifestyles has moved up the public agenda. More than half of food companies believe they could make product information simpler for consumers to understand.
Soda Turns Sour: San Fran. Board Asks Voters to Approve Tax
July 23, 2014 9:34 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsLawmakers in San Francisco have agreed to place a per-ounce tax on sugary drinks, including soda, on the November ballot. San Francisco is aiming to become the first U.S. city to pass a tax on sugary beverages, a move that has angered the beverage industry.
Quebec-Based Agropur to Become 5th-Largest Cheese Processor in US
July 23, 2014 9:15 am | by Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press | News | CommentsCanada's largest dairy co-operative, Agropur, is doubling its U.S. processing operations with a deal to buy the dairy processing assets of Davisco Foods. The Quebec-based company said it will become the fifth-largest cheese and ingredients processor in the states.
Japan Increases Quarantine Checks on Food Imports
July 23, 2014 8:55 am | by Kyodo News International, Tokyo | News | CommentsThe expired meat scandal from China has spread to Japan, leading the government to enhance the check system to prevent problematic food from entering Japan. Shanghai Husi Food Co. has sold outdated chicken and beef to Japanese retailers and restaurants.
VIDEO: Land of the Free Market? Not When it Comes to Beer Trade
July 23, 2014 8:20 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsWhile most beers sold in the U.S. are named either Coors Light or Bud Light, craft brews are growing. How did we end up with an explosion of craft brews, but when it comes to buying them from other states, you find nothing but restricted markets.
