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Innovation

Citrosuco, Green Cell Technologies sign global license agreement

Agreement allows Brazilian orange juice and ingredients producer to use Green Cell’s Disruptor technology to create new orange-related specialty ingredients

Wayne Labs

August 9, 2018

Citrosuco has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Green Cell Technologies (GCT) where the Brazilian orange juice and ingredient producer will use GCT’s proprietary Disruptor technology, intellectual property and applicable trademarks to create new orange-based specialty ingredients.

Gossner Foods cheese processing facility

Cover Story

Technology helps processors produce natural foods and beverages

How processors are using minimal processing equipment and techniques to keep up with changing consumer demands

Debra Schug

March 7, 2018

Many food and beverage producers are using new technology to make products that will satisfy modern consumer tastes, as well as to differentiate their items on the shelf.

Organic Food

Study: Why consumers choose organics

Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions

Casey Laughman

August 29, 2017

A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.

TECH FLASH

Chobani seeks applicants for food incubator

The six-month Food Incubator program will provide the entrepreneurs with the resources—including a $25,000 grant—workspace and support to develop their ideas.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

Searching to invest in and cultivate like-minded emerging entrepreneurs, the company designed the program to help individuals and small food companies with big ideas “follow the path to challenge the food industry, improve broken systems and make a difference.”

GMA urges FDA to define “natural” for food labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2016

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) submitted comments to FDA regarding the agency’s request for information and comments on use of the term “natural” in food labeling.

TECH FLASH

M&M’s manufacturer ditching artificial colors

The recent action expands Mars’ commitment to remove artificial ingredients

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2016

The company is working with suppliers to find alternatives.

TECH FLASH

‘Natural’ labels fall short of consumer expectations

Consumers don’t believe chicken plumped with added saltwater solutions should display a ‘natural’ label.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2016

USDA estimates 25 percent of all ready-to-cook poultry products are enhanced with saltwater to make the meat tastier and juicier.

FDA extends comment period on use of term ‘natural’ in food labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

January 6, 2016

FDA has extended the comment period on the use of the term “natural” on food labeling through May 10.

University study suggests food labels mislead customers into ‘false sense of health’

Jeremy Gerrard

June 23, 2014

With many consumers monitoring their diets, it’s no surprise words like “antioxidant” and “whole grain” attract the eyes of consumers. But a new study from the University of Houston suggests these words mislead consumers into a false understanding of a product’s health benefits.