If you had any doubt about America’s love for ice cream, think again. U.S. retail and foodservice sales of ice cream and frozen desserts topped 25.1 billion in 2011, up 2.4% over the previous year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts. Sales are expected to reach ...More
Nestlé S.A. finalized a deal to acquire Pfizer's infant nutrition business for $11.85 billion, a move that will bolster Nestlé’s position in global infant nutrition, especially in emerging markets with fast-growing populations. The acquisition, subject to regulatory ...More
A $5 million class-action lawsuit was filed April 18 against Nestlé Purina Petcare Co. by an Illinois man who claims his 9-year-old Pomeranian dog became sick and died from kidney failure three days after eating Waggin’ Train Yam Good chicken-wrapped treats. Walmart, where ...More
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 16,890 pounds of Stouffer's lasagna frozen entrées that actually may contain stuffed peppers, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The stuffed peppers contain Worcestershire sauce made ...More
Nestlé opened its new $140 million factory in Chile that produce a range of milk products and ingredients with added nutritional value for domestic consumption and for export to the United States, Central America, the Middle East and Asia. ...More
The global market for whole-grain and high-fiber foods is projected to reach $27.6 billion by 2017, with hot and cold cereals remaining strong, and energetic growth from baked goods. ...More
Chocolate lovers rejoice, a new study has found eating a moderate amount of dark chocolate every day can help reduce the hormones in your body that make you feel stressed, according to new research presented at the 243rd National Meeting & Exposition of the American ...More
Hispanics make up 17% of the U.S. population, wield $1.2 trillion buying power and are more brand loyal with a lesser emphasis on price-point compared to the national average, according to new market research commissioned by the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies ...More
Nestlé has entered into a new research partnership the South African government to provide the scientific basis for sound nutrition and food-safety policies, as well as identify research needs for science-based regulations on food, nutrition and health. The partnership is ...More
Food and beverages were in the spotlight Feb. 28 during the 2012 Product of the Year USA awards ceremony that recognizes innovation in consumer-packaged goods. ...More
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