In an effort to increase awareness of celiac disease, the Canadian government has approved “gluten-free” claims on specialty produced oats and foods containing these oats. This labeling change marks new opportunities for food processors and oat growers.
Global trade streams and prices will remain under pressure for the remainder of 2015 and perhaps longer due to trade bans on poultry breeding stock in importing countries, according to the recently released poultry quarterly report from Rabobank.
In a search for the most innovative advancements in the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced it has brought back the IDFA Innovations Awards to the International Dairy Show this September, and they are looking for entries.
Seneca Foods Corporation and Pacific Coast Producers announced Thursday they have terminated the asset purchase agreement between the companies. As a result, Pacific Coast Producers will not acquire the Modesto, CA facility and associated business from Seneca Foods.
Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak has released the newest edition of its Dairy Processing Handbook—an industry reference book providing guidance on the key operational steps of dairy processing.
Two cultured products—Yoplait Berry Pomegranate Yogurt & Juice and Dill Pickle Sour Cream Dip—were honored as the most innovative products at the recent International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA)Innovative Milk and Cultured Dairy Products contest, a part of IDFA’s annual Milk and Cultured Dairy Products Conference.
The natural and organic food segment is booming and big box stores are taking notice. According to Packaged Facts, Target recently informed its top suppliers—such as Campbell Soup, General Mills, and Kellogg—that the retailer intends to deemphasize popular processed brands in favor of products more in line with consumer demands, specifically healthier foods.
As the recent trend among food companies to strip themselves of additives and excess ingredients under consumer pressure, Taco Bell has become the latest company to pledge a commitment to offering more options with simpler ingredients and fewer additives.
Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the natural and organic prepared meats producer Applegate Farms, LLC for $775 million.
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