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Never base a decision on an ingredient’s natural status. When The Washington Post published an in-depth investigation uncovering fraud in the organic supply chain last May, the food sector was awakened to alarming news. The newspaper reported on a fumigated soybean shipment that was sent from the Ukraine to Turkey and then to Stockton, California, … Read more

Prices for beef are rising due to substantial demand. As of March 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s composite beef cutoff value was up 10% from the start of the year and up 2% from the same date last year. In contrast, the pork cutout value had down 6% since January 1 and was down … Read more

The rise of regenerative farming as a differentiator Creating a point of differentiation is a fundamental idea in marketing and product development. Convenience, nutrition, and flavor—three historical cornerstones in the food and beverage industry—are important differentiators. Newer differentiators take use of the perceived advantages of natural, organic, and non-GMO products—all major growth areas in the … Read more

Senomyx appoints company to investigate potential strategies Senomyx, Inc. is a company that specializes in patented taste science technology. To help it assess all of its strategic choices, the company has recruited a consulting firm. According to Senomyx, the principal financial adviser will be the investment bank Needham & Co., and the additional strategic adviser … Read more

Placing funds into the wrong hands Emerging brands in the natural and organic marketplace continue to capture the attention of hungry investors. As conventional food brands lose share to start-ups, the pace of investment has accelerated, and the models of investment are evolving, said Bill Tuohig, senior vice-president and market leader, NEXT at New Hope … Read more

Food industry enamored with pet food industry With great pride, Sosland Publishing announces the release of Pet Food Processing, a knowledge resource on pet food safety, production, and formulation. Get a complimentary membership at petfoodprocessing.net. Missouri’s Kansas City The most recent manufacturer of consumer packaged products to enter the pet food industry is Minneapolis-based General … Read more

Advancement in a plant-based amino acids: “The possibilities are endless” Co-founder and vice-president of culinary at Good Catch Foods Chad Sarno wants to lure in mainstream customers with imitation fish dishes that taste and look like the real thing. His company’s products, which include tuna pouches made from a special six-bean combination, are expected to … Read more

There are four reasons why people are snacking. It’s known as the munching “universe” for a reason. The reach is extensive when it comes to macro trends and core eating, according to Sally Lyons Wyatt, executive vice-president of Information Resources, Inc. (I.R.I. ), who delivered the keynote talk at SNAXPO18, which was held in Atlanta … Read more

An 90-day extend is given to animal carriers for their e-log equipment. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (D.O.T.) Hours of Service (H.O.S.) regulations, which mandate that vehicles be outfitted with Electronic Logging Devices (E.L.D.s), may not apply to livestock haulers for an extra ninety days. A further 90-day temporary dispensation from the E.L.D. rule for … Read more