China ban drives Tyson to new pork markets Tyson Foods will find other export markets for its pork products following a recent pork delivery to China that ended in the country banning exports from half of the company's U.S. hog slaughterhouses, Tyson said Friday. "We're confident about the safety and quality of our pork and will work with the USDA to try to resolve China's concerns. In the meantime, we'll find other markets for our products," Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson said. Reuters (8/15) ZICO develops fruit juice, coconut water blend ZICO will introduce its new Chilled Juice products next month, which contain coconut water blended with other fruit juices including orange and pineapple mango. ZICO intends to sell the beverages at $7.99 per container in grocers' natural food refrigerated sections to compete with products such as POM Wonderful. Following ZICO's acquisition by Coca-Cola last fall, the company has discontinued its Tropical and Latte product lines. BevNet.com (8/15) | Orange, lime and lemon coming to more drinks Citrus flavors are already trending in beverages, and the 2013 New Product Development Survey found that lemon flavors will see especially strong growth in beverage launches this year. Bergamot, an exotic citrus fruit, will also surge in popularity. "The uniquely appealing properties of natural bergamot oil and organic bergamot oil make it a key ingredient in a wide variety of products," said Joe Raimondo, president of Artiste. BevIndustry.com (8/15) Shoppers, manufacturers grapple with the meaning of "natural" Foods that include the word "natural" on their labels matter most to consumers, according to a Mintel study, but few shoppers really know what the distinction really means, due in part to a lack of a definition from the FDA. "There's a disconnect between what consumers think natural means and what manufacturers think it means," said law professor Nicole Negowetti, who said that manufacturers are starting to turn to other labels such as "simply" and "pure" in light of the confusion associated with "natural." Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (8/15)  | Welcome Aboard: A Guide to Small Business Hiring
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 | | Fresh Take: SmartBrief's original coverage of the fresh foods category | | SpartanNash CEO: Economic pressures will remain steady Economic pressure on consumers and grocers is not expected to ease in the near future, according to SpartanNash President and CEO Dennis Eidson. Negative grocery tonnage and high inflation on meats, proteins and dairy are indicators of extended "bumping along," said Eidson, who added he does not expect the situation to get better or worse for a few years. Supermarket News (free registration) (8/14) | Studies evaluate salt intake, heart disease risks Daily salt intake of 7.5 grams to 15 grams is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, while consuming too little or too much can be harmful, McMaster University researchers reported in The New England Journal of Medicine. The findings go against current guidelines on sodium intake for heart disease prevention. HealthDay News (8/13) Protein modification could thwart nut allergies Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service have tweaked the proteins in cashews to make them less allergenic, according to research presented at the National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society. If the modifications are successful, consumers with nut allergies could eat the ingredients without their bodies having an allergic response. The scientists are continuing the trials and also experimenting with enzymes to alter protein structures. CandyAndSnackToday.com (8/14) |  | Love involves a peculiar unfathomable combination of understanding and misunderstanding." -- Diane Arbus, American photographer and writer | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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