Retail

Closing the Gap Between Producers, Consumers

Learning how to interact with consumers, specifically online moms, was a central topic at the Animal Agriculture Alliance 12th annual Stakeholders Summit, themed, "Activists at the Door: Protecting Animals, Farms, Food and Consumer Confidence," today in Arlington, ...More
May 1, 2013
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Leatherhead Debuts New EU-Approved Horse DNA Test

Leatherhead Food Research has developed a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to detect the presence of horse DNA as an adulterant of fresh meat or of uncooked food products such as beef burgers. ...More
May 1, 2013
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Pearson Candy Acquires Bit-O-Honey From Nestlé USA

Brynwood Partners VI L.P. announced its portfolio company, Pearson Candy Company, today finalized the acquisition of the Bit-O-Honey confectionery brand from Nestlé USA, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition marks the fifth brand Brynwood Partners has acquired ...More
May 1, 2013
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NYC Soda Ban Opponents Weigh in on Appeal

The American Beverage Association, National Restaurant Association and The National Association of Theatre Owners of New York State are among the groups that successfully challenged Bloomberg's planned prohibition on large sugary drinks. ...More
May 1, 2013 By Josh Long
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Grocery Delivery Services Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Using an online grocery store delivery service not only is convenient, but it also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least half compared to individual household trips to the store, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Transportation Research ...More
April 30, 2013
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FDA Alert to Wrigley's Caffeine Gum

One piece of Wrigley's gum contains the caffeine equivalent (40mg) of half a cup of coffee, according to a webpage on the product. ...More
April 30, 2013
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Cargill Launches Initiative to Improve Childhood Nutrition

In response to rising obesity rates among U.S. children and teenagers, Cargill today launched a new initiative to help food and beverage manufacturers and foodservice operators find formulation solutions to address the complex challenges associated with improving childhood ...More
April 30, 2013
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Orville Redenbacher Classic Kettle Korn Recalled

ConAgra Foods, Inc., is recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn because some of the bags may have inadvertently been filled with white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains an allergen, milk. The milk allergen is ...More
April 29, 2013
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Imported Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 18 States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a total of 73 persons in 18 states have been confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul that has been linked to cucumbers imported from Mexico. ...More
April 26, 2013
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Consumers Sour on Taxes for Sugary Drinks, Candy

A recent poll by Harris Interactive/HealthDay of 2,100 adult respondents reveals more than 56% oppose government taxes on sugary drinks and candy, with slightly more than 21% saying they were in favor of such a tax. Harris chairman says this demonstrates Americans reject ...More
April 25, 2013
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