PepsiCo Inc. will try to capture more growth in value and premium snacking segments this year, while boosting marketing behind its mainstream brands like Lays, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos, company executives said.
Initial testing in acid and bile salts found that Lactobacillus strains had a significantly higher acid tolerance than the lactococci strains and E. hirae, according to a Norwegian statement.
Campbell Soup Co. is hoping to draw in younger consumers and meet the needs of those looking for fast, inexpensive meals, with plans to roll out a variety of soups in pouches and sauces that can be used to create dinners quickly.
Kellogg Co. expects cereal sales will be driven by higher prices rather than selling more of its products over the next couple years, chief executive John Bryant said.
While the food industry applauded Health Canada’s decision to approve a new claim that advises Canadians to replace saturated fat with vegetable oil, health experts and nutritionists say the move is not in the best interests of Canadians and will likely mislead consumers