A federal judge has ruled that snacking giant PepsiCo can be sued for allegedly misleading marketing of its Gatorade protein bars. In a decision earlier this week, US District Judge Casey Pitts in San Jose, California, stated that three fitness enthusiasts leading a proposed class action had alleged that PepsiCo’s marketing and labelling of the bars was deceptive. The bars are marketed as ‘good for you’, despite containing more sugar than protein and even more sugar than typical candy bars. The plaintiffs argue that excessive consumption of added sugar is linked to high rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.…
Upside Foods is suing the Sunshine State in an attempt to overturn the ban. It was announced this week that the US-based Institute for Justice (IJ) – a non-profit, public-interest law firm – has partnered with cell-based meat company Upside Foods to file a lawsuit challenging Florida’s ban on cultivated meat. They argue that the ban, which was introduced by Florida governor Ron DeSantis in May, constitutes “economic protectionism,” with lead lawyer Paul Sherman suggesting it undermines the principles of a “national common market.” Whether he is correct or not is for a judge to decide, of course, and Florida’s…
In July, the Australian group revealed it was in “live discussions on a number of proposals” regarding its dairy units. Beston Global Food Co. has indicated that it may be on the verge of finalising a deal for its dairy and dairy nutrition business with an unnamed party. Following the Australian company’s July announcement that it was engaged in discussions with potential buyers on “a number of proposals,” Beston stated today (16 August) that these discussions have progressed to the point where a deal could soon be reached. “Discussions and due diligence have now progressed with a major international dairy…
The FDA’s goal is to lower salt or sodium consumption to levels below the recommended guidelines. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking the next step in encouraging food manufacturers to reduce the salt content in their products. Ultimately, the FDA aims to reduce the amount of salt, or sodium as Americans typically refer to it, that consumers eat in order to decrease the rate of premature deaths from conditions such as high blood pressure, a major cause of heart disease and stroke. Today (15 August), the government agency launched “phase II” of its voluntary guidelines, with the…
On 28th September, Islington’s Upper Street welcomes the arrival of Danish-Japanese restaurant Sticks’n’Sushi – bringing its unique combination of quality sushi and sticks from the grill to the heart of North London, for the first time. To celebrate, get 50% off all food during its soft launch – sign up here for dates: https://sticksnsushi.com/en. Can’t wait until then? Look out for Sticks’n’Sushi pop-ups outside the Islington Business Design Centre (16th – 17th August) and at the Angel Canal Festival (1st September) to enjoy complimentary sushi and more. A go-to name for some of the UK’s best sushi and sticks, the menu features signature dishes, such as the Black Cod house…
Forbidden Foods aims to become a “capital light brand manager” in the FMCG sector with this acquisition. Australian healthy nutrition business Forbidden Foods is set to acquire domestic alternative milk producer Oat Milk Goodness (OMG). Forbidden Foods will acquire the oat-milk business for A$3.5m (US$2.3m) as it “plans to leverage its established Australian distribution footprint and relationships with major retail groups”, according to a statement. Plant-based OMG, co-founded by Australian cricketer Steve Smith alongside Tony Adams and Daniel Rootes in 2019, generates annualised revenues of A$1.2m, Forbidden Foods stated in an ASX filing yesterday (14 August). Forbidden Foods CEO Alex…
Roquette has expanded its range of texturising solutions by adding four new tapioca-based cook-up starches. The range includes Clearam TR 2010, Clearam TR 2510, Clearam TR 3010, and Clearam TR 4010. Roquette stated that its tapioca starches were developed to meet the texture requirements of food manufacturers and to complement existing botanical sources within the broader range. The starches can be used in applications such as sauces, dairy desserts, yogurt, and bakery fillings. “Our new tapioca offering represents a significant advancement in food starch technology, providing manufacturers with versatile and high-quality texturising solutions,” said Damien-Pierre Lesot, Head of Product Marketing…
Finnish employee bike benefit pioneer Vapaus has completed a EUR 10 million Series A funding round. This equity-based funding will support international expansion, software development, platform automation, and the growth of its unique PreCycled concept for the second-hand market of bikes. Vapaus has grown sixfold in two years, has become one of the fastest-growing companies in Finland and won gold in the European Startup Prize for Mobility 2023. The investors behind the funding are Shift4Good as the lead investor, Tesi (officially Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) together with European Investment Bank’s co-investment facility EGF and SuperHero Capital. “Sustainable mobility is at…
Duedahl will join the meat processor on 2 September. Danish Crown has appointed an external candidate, Niels Duedahl, as the new CEO of the meat cooperative. Duedahl will assume the role from 2 September, succeeding Jais Valeur, who announced in June that he would be stepping down as chief executive earlier than initially planned. According to a statement, Valeur’s last day at the Randers-headquartered Danish Crown will be 30 August. He has served as CEO since 2015. Chairman Asger Krogsgaard said: “We are facing a new strategy period and are in the initial phase of a significant transformation of Danish…
The farm, which encompasses 400 acres of pastures and hayfields as well as a processing plant, employs approximately 15 people. US-based dairy business Butterworks Farm has been acquired by Anthony Calderaro, Ania Kuniej, and Joseph Calderaro. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The Vermont dairy farm, which produces organic dairy products from the milk of its 76 Jersey cows, had been operated by founders Jack and Anne Lazor for 48 years, along with their daughter Christine Lazor and her husband, Collin Mahoney. The Calderaro family “have ambitious plans to expand Butterworks Farm’s reach, aiming to offer their healthy,…
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