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Ralcorp ups the ante in row with PepsiCo over Frito-Lay Tostitos Scoops
Branded snacks giant Frito-Lay and store-brand specialist Ralcorp have become embroiled in a legal battle over corn chips designed to scoop up salsa and dips.
FoodBev.com | News | Sugar users call for end to EU quota system
Reforms to the EU sugar regime should be implemented no later than 2015, say the UK industrial sugar users, representing manufacturers of soft drinks, biscuits, cakes, chocolate and confectionery.
Mars to set 250 chocolate calorie limit worldwide by 2013
Mars is to reduce the calories in its chocolate sold globally to 250 or less by the end of 2013.
Unfair ‘junk food’ label risks making dog’s dinner of industry
Anyone who has spent any appreciable amount of time working in the food industry realises that the issue of ‘junk food’ marketing to children is a hydra that rears two heads for every one cut off.
Amy’s Ice Creams Ceases Ice Cream Production; Moves 1 Ton of European Chocolate Into Facility |
Amy’s Ice Creams Ceases Ice Cream Production; Moves 1 Ton of European Chocolate Into Facility. Amy’s Ice Creams begins hand-dipping Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Holiday. - PR11796609
Olam leverages African position with $167M Nigerian biscuit and candy acquisition
Singapore-based ingredients firm Olam has acquired Nigerian biscuit and candy maker Titanium Holding Company for $167M as it looks to seize upon the developing African market.
Cocoa supplier ICC buys chocolate maker NetCacao
Russian cocoa processor Ivory Coast Cacao (ICC) has acquired French chocolate maker NetCacao, which has faced bankruptcy for the past six months. Global Food industry business news and analysis
Academics attempt to bridge probiotic science and marketing gap
“Currently, there is a gap between the point where the biomedical science ends (with the publication of a paper in a scientific journal) and the point where the business begins (with the claim for a health benefit).”
Emsland, office, Middle, East, Extruded, producer | Emsland Group opens office in the Middle East |
To meet continual growth, extruded snack producer Emsland Group in November 2011 opened a local office in Dubai, which is expected to be fully operational next month.
USDA proposes rule for simplified ‘generic’ label claims
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed rule to make it easier for manufacturers to make generic label claims such as ‘Italian Style’ or ‘Low Fat’ on meat and poultry products.
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