New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), published in the June issue of Procedia Food Science, shows the positive changes food companies have made to enhance the nutrition profile of ready-to-eat cereals (http://ow.ly/lGMke). According to the study, fiber in breakfast cereals from major manufacturers increased 32 percent, while sugar and sodium decreased 10 […]
BuroCreative has developed the branding and identity for The Pig Idea, a new campaign which aims to cut food waste by encouraging the practice of feeding it to pigs. A number of celebrity ‘ham-bassadors’ have been brought in to back the campaign, including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Fergus Henderson and Rosie Boycott. Supporters of The Pig Idea […]
Domino’s Pizza announced the release of its Domino’s Pizza app for Windows Phone 8. This newest mobile offering gives Domino’s an app presence on nearly 95 percent of the smartphones sold in the U.S., and offers a few features that are exclusive to Windows Phone. In a first for a Domino’s mobile app, the Windows […]
Jägermeister, the seventh largest selling premium spirit in the world, has a storied history behind the bar, but summer 2013 marks the renowned drink’s foray into the culinary world. The German liqueur will showcase its bold flavor through a partnership with celebrity chef and TV judge Chris Santos with tasting events, Jägermeister-infused summer BBQ recipes and […]
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) today announced that America’s top food and beverage companies have exceeded their goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the marketplace in the United States. This announcement comes three years after a 2010 commitment by the HWCF, and its 16 food and beverage corporate partners, to the First Lady’s […]
Lewis Moberly has created the branding and visual identity for start-up dessert brand Divino, which sees ice-cream served in a fruit shell. The branding uses a lips icon to reflect the product’s ‘oral sensation’, according to Lewis Moberly. The consultancy was appointed to the project in September last year without a pitch, and was appointed […]
The International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards are delighted to announce that JWT London has been named the 2013 Agency of The Year. The award is presented to the Agency that has scored the maximum points taken from the number of nominations, FAB Awards & FABulous Awards on the night. The creative agency bagging […]
Sour Punch, the maker of those mouthwatering “straws,” is bringing its Punchies characters to life in a sour, chewy, soft shell candy this spring. These wacky characters, visible on the Sour Punch Straws package, are formed into chewy, bite-size candy that packs the perfect punch of fruity sweet and sour—and will be available nationwide in […]
Breakfast cereal and snack company Kellogg’s has implemented Honeywell RF barcode scanners as part of its highly automated supply chain. Supplied and supported by Peak-Ryzex, Kellogg’s uses the scanners throughout its UK distribution centres and warehouses, with locations around North West England and North Wales. Kellogg’s operational processes are barcode driven and are therefore dependent […]
Following a year of upgrades to its historic creamery, Marin French Cheese will debut newly designed labels and packaging for its classic line of soft-ripened cheeses this month. Labels will sport original art depicting the creamery’s idyllic location at western Marin County’s Hicks Valley Ranch. In addition, new lightweight wooden cups will hold and protect […]