Danone slams NZ High Court for 'undue delay' in Fonterra WPC case
Danone has slammed a New Zealand High Court decision to stall its legal battle to recoup money lost as a result of the Fonterra whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare.
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Proposals don't consider a product's overall nutritional value, says professor
Former FDA commissioner: Nutrition Facts overhaul doesn’t go far enough
FDA proposals to overhaul the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels are “strong” and “likely to make an important contribution”, says former FDA commissioner David Kessler, M.D. “But I believe they don't go far enough.”
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US dairies dealing with 'new and different' SMP pricing dynamic
US skim milk powder (SMP) prices are now determined by global movements, not domestic events - a change our commodities expert John Geuss describes as "a new and different dynamic."
The highs and lows of organics: How to stimulate repeat and cross-purchases
Low cost organic products are more likely to be repurchased but a high price strategy could prove more effective in encouraging cross-purchasing across ranges, finds research.
Tri-Star: ‘Packaging is an investment, rather than a cost’
Tri-Star Packaging has seen a rise in demand for artisan wrap packaging, deli-style papers, eco-friendly salad boxes and pots to suit the latest street food trends, such as Mexican, South East Asian and Middle Eastern food.