Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant Unilever PLC said it is looking at strategic options for its frozen foods business which includes the Iglo, Findus and Birds Eye brands.
Although most European consumers want to eat healthy diets, they generally rely on marketing claims when choosing what food to buy, according to a survey carried out in five European Union countries.
Poore Brothers Inc. announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Panda Restaurant Group Inc. for the development, manufacture and sale of snack food products under the Panda Express brand name.
According to a report from Switzerland, "Nutrition and dietary patterns have been shown to have direct impact on health of the population and of selected patient groups.
The Ajinomoto Co. group will focus on products containing capsiate, a compound that is derived from a mild strain of chili pepper and said to be effective against obesity and lifestyle diseases.