Scotch makers eye Korean talks for Asian ambitions boost
Scotch whisky makers see trade talks taking place next month between Korea and the EU as another major step in its continued attempts to develop further into Asia’s spirit markets.
Archives for February 24, 2009
How the US stimulus bill impacts food: Part II
Indirect benefits of the economic stimulus bill signed by President Obama earlier this month are set to filter through to manufacturers of food, beverage and supplement products – especially the smaller players.
Half of all consumers ignore food labels
About half of consumers never read the nutrition label before purchasing pre-packaged food, according to a new survey which adds weight to the Guidline Daily Amounts (GDA’s) debate.
Chemical under review after showing up in food
Migration of a chemical from external cereal cardboard packaging into the food has prompted the European Commission to request a risk assessment on the substance from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
ABF trading update shows sugar and ingredients growth
The sugar and ingredients divisions of Associated British Foods (ABF) are expected to show good growth backed favourable foreign exchange rates when its interim results are announced in April.
Mushroom extract shows promise for meat preservative
An extract from the edible mushroom Flammulina velutipes may prolong the shelf-life of tuna meat, while also stabilising the colour of the meat, suggests new research from Japan.
Campbell on board with salt reduction effort
As the Institute of Medicine (IOM) considers a strategy to reduce salt in the American diet, the food industry is under pressure to cut products’ salt content. Campbell is the latest company to announce new low sodium products, in its soup line.
Food confidence index to inform safety strategies, say researchers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are amassing data to develop a food confidence monitor along the same lines as the Consumer Sentiment Index.
Find time for tea to slash stroke risk: Study
Drinking three or more cups of green or black tea a day may reduce the risk of stroke by 21 per cent, says new research from UCLA.
Product recall insurance on the up
The popularity of specialist insurance to protect against the effects of product recalls is on the rise in the wake of the current salmonella scandal, says Mikel Fitzgerald of Wortham Insurance.He told FoodNavigator-USA.com how it can help minimize...