Latest News in the food Industry

20 Apr 2016

The current combined safe level for seven sulphites used as additives in wine and other foods is sufficiently protective for consumers, EFSA has concluded, but it will revisit this conclusion when data from new studies are provided to fill information ...

20 Apr 2016

Ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals are seeing a continued and accelerating decline in sales, indicating a secular downtrend rather than a mere blip, as consumer eating habits continue to evolve, according to Lux Research.

19 Apr 2016

General Mills has released its 2016 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company’s goals and progress in the areas of health and wellness, sustainability, workplace and community engagement.

19 Apr 2016

Pizza consumption is trending at its highest level in the past four years, and showing growth for pizza-focused concepts across channels, according to market researcher Technomic.

19 Apr 2016

McCormick has released its annual McCormick Flavor Forecast 2016: GRILLING EDITION, revealing the flavours and techniques that the company believes will be firing up grills and inspiring backyard bashes all season long.

18 Apr 2016

In the first three months of 2016, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF1,152 million, an increase of 5.8% on a like for like basis, and 5.6% in Swiss francs compared to the previous year.

18 Apr 2016

According to MGP, food with increased protein content is attracting many health-conscious consumers, and the company says its portfolio of specialty proteins helps food manufacturers address consumers’ desire for protein-enriched diets.

15 Apr 2016

Farmer-owned cooperative CHS has reported net income of $235.5 million for the first six months of its 2016 fiscal year, reflecting a 50 percent decline from net income of $471.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015

14 Apr 2016

McCormick has announced that it does not intend to make an offer for Premier Foods. Premier Foods shares fell 30% on the news.

13 Apr 2016

The EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion re-evaluating benzoic acid (E 210), sodium benzoate (E 211), potassium benzoate (E 212) and calcium benzoate (E 213).

13 Apr 2016

Cargill has reported financial results for the fiscal 2016 third quarter and first nine months ended Feb. 29, 2016. Adjusted operating earnings rose 13% to $476 million in the third quarter, compared with $421 million in the year-ago period.

13 Apr 2016

Chr. Hansen has reported strong organic revenue growth of 13% in the first half of 2015/16, with Food Cultures & Enzymes up 13%, Health & Nutrition up 2% and Natural Colours up 22%.