Archives for January 9, 2015

Industry, lobbyists and government officials share common purpose

Coalition of agriculture groups launches campaign to lift US embargo of Cuba

A coalition representing more than 30 agricultural organizations and companies to deepen US-Cuba trade relations held a press conference yesterday (January 8) to mark its official launch.

European snack innovation ‘conservative’ in 2014, says ESA

Snack sales and volumes across Europe remained strong last year, creating a conservative R&D sentiment throughout industry, says the European Snacks Association (ESA).

General Mills closures continue: Two Pillsbury plants to shut

General Mills will continue its cost-saving program across the US and Canada with further plant closures, announcing the shutdown of two Pillsbury production sites.

Gut bacteria that digest beer and bread aid development of new prebiotics

Bacteria that have evolved to help us digest the yeast that give beer and bread their bubbles could also help to fight off yeast infections and autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, say researchers.

EFSA health claim opinion

Prebiotic inulin wins EFSA bowel health claim

European prebiotic giant Beneo is celebrating today after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed inulin to better bowel function.