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Kraft Heinz has named a new chief executive, appointing a fellow veteran manager of companies backed by investment firm 3G Capital to succeed Bernardo Hees amid some troubled times for the US food giant.
Four men have been found guilty of falsely labeling horsemeat as beef. The convictions stem from a Europe-wide scandal in 2013 in which the meat was used in frozen lasagna and other industrial food products.
The claims of more than 1,000 listeriosis victims are proceeding against the food producer in a single matter.
ULMA Packaging has recently carried out a major installation for the vacuum packing of meat with the Flow-vac system in the cold storage facilities of one of the largest supermarket chains in Argentina.
Governments across the globe are pushing ahead with sugar taxes. In this video, New Nutrition Business discusses if they actually work, and how the food and beverage industry is reacting.
Campbell Soup has announced it will sell its Bolthouse Farms business to an affiliate of private equity firm, Butterfly Equity, for $510-million, in the US food company’s first major sale as part of its plan to reduce debt.
Brimstone Investments, the local investment firm, has announced that it will not participate in the R4.8bn ($343.95m) acquisition deal of South Africa’s largest dairy firm, Clover Industries.
More inspired foodtech innovation out of Israel, where Gat Foods has launched Fruitlift, a real-fruit-based ingredient that can replace refined sugars in RTE cereals.
Woolworths and Department of Trade and Industry officially launch the largest ultra-fresh food manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mintel analysts investigate how brands are working on new strategies to revive and premiumise their chilled and frozen ranges as consumers become more demanding.
For decades, product inspection for food has incorporated two main technologies: metal detection and x-ray. Here's a primer on the differences between two technologies - is one better than the other? Both technologies have been integrated into quality control protocols for food manufacturers around the...
Many of the same concerns and demands for human nutrition are reflected in what owners want for their pets. But the trends toward "human-grade" and even raw foods, nutraceutical ingredients and improved taste are putting demands on product development and production, too.
This week Shoprite marked a milestone by serving its 100 millionth R5 deli meal since launching the affordable meal options almost two years ago.
There's a silent epidemic in western civilization, and it is right under our noses. Our jaws are getting smaller and our teeth crooked and crowded, creating not only aesthetic challenges but also difficulties with breathing.
Food companies talk a lot about new products, so why don’t they spend money on them? This, however, is good news for ingredient suppliers. The world’s biggest food companies harp on about the need to come up with new products. But their innovation budgets are shrinking. Investors...
Turns out, recycling symbols on South African packaging mean very little. Despite being marked with recycling branding, a depressing amount of plastic cannot be recycled in South Africa.
In the process of transporting produce all the way to supermarkets , it is estimated that 52% of fresh fruits and vegetables go to waste before they even make it to the consumer (US figures).
The race to meet rising demand for vegetarian meals is heating up as Nestlé unveiled plans to introduce its soy-protein-based burgers across Europe and the US this year.
In an intensifying war for consumer share and brand growth and recognition, SA’s big five supermarket brands will need to do more to differentiate themselves when it comes to customer satisfaction.
Several exhibitors boasted brilliant sales at Propak Africa and co-located events that took place from 12-15 March at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg.