A number of sugar companies and two trade associations have joined a lawsuit to stop corn processors from marketing high-fructose corn syrup as a ‘natural’ product equivalent to real sugar. Read more
UK-based Barr Soft Drinks is repositioning its Strathmore water brand in June. With the message ‘Strathmore – A source of clarity’, the label on the new 33cl and 75cl bottles highlights Strathmore’s authenticity as a Scottish water, featuring an... Read more
French organic dairy products company Vitagermine has launched new products under its KaliBio ‘le Bio pour les enfants’ brand. The 100% organic flavoured milk drinks are available in strawberry and chocolate varieties. KaliBio O’lait has a recom... Read more
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) deputy under secretary for food, nutrition and consumer services, Janey Thornton, has recognised 154 Dallas schools for their efforts to expand nutrition and physical activity opportunities. Read more
Anlit Advanced Nutrition supplements, Israel, won a top VitaFoods 2011 FPE Tasting Bar award for the 'Tastiest Finished Product' on exhibit at the Finished Products Expo show in Geneva. Read more
California Pizza Kitchen Inc and Golden Gate Capital have entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital will acquire the company for $18.50 per share in cash, or approximately $470m. Read more
Danone has switched to Ingeo – a plastic from plants, not oil – for its Activia yogurt in Germany. The new yogurt pack is the result of a close cooperation between Danone and Ingeo producer NatureWorks. Read more
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry for May 2011. Read more
The latest financial news for May 2011 includes Campbell's sales increase, Frutarom's rise in revenues and Skinny's revenue decrease. Read more
Pasta Prima's new gluten-free ravioli line will launch with two flavours: Gluten Free Butternut Squash and Gluten Free Five Cheese. They will be packaged in 80% renewable, plant-based materials called EarthClear. Read more
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