Solae survey shows consumers prioritise protein for weight management
European consumers see protein in its various forms as a key weight management nutrient, according to a new research survey from soya ingredient specialists Solae.
Archives for December 3, 2010
Dispatches from NutraIngredients Health Claims 2010
Linguistic flexibility needed when using health claims on packs, Unilever
EFSA’s opinions on health claims are couched in scientific language that food and beverage manufacturers would be unlikely to use on product packaging. Unilever’s director of external affairs explains the need for linguistic flexibility.
Congress passes child nutrition legislation
Congress gave final approval to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 on Thursday, passing the House with a vote of 264 to 157.
Beef processor fits video in bid to boost food safety
Meat processing giant JBS is to roll out around-the-clock video surveillance across its eight US beef plants in a bid to boost food safety, quality and animal handling practices.
EU a step closer on COOL and nutrition labelling rules
EU member states have reached an “informal agreement” over a raft of key food labelling measures, such as country of origin and nutritional information, ahead of a key meeting next Tuesday.
Complexity, intensity and spice: McCormick predicts 2011 flavor trends
Americans are looking for more complex and intense flavors and are consuming more spices than ever before, according to McCormick’s annual flavor fusion forecast.
PepsiCo eyes dairy potential in Wimm-Bill-Dann acquisition
PepsiCo has revealed plans to acquire Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods in a $5.4bn deal that it sees as an opportunity to open up new dairy opportunities.
DSM’s benzoic acid, sodium benzoate business cleared for sale
DSM Special Products and DSM IP Assets look set to be sold to equity investor Sun Capital as the European Commission has given competition approval with no strings attached.
Ethical label proliferation and competition cause concern
Ethical labels and schemes may become too closely associated with big brands that use them and discourage competitors from adopting them too, participants in a Two Tomorrows roundtable heard.
Nestlé in the market for Quorn
Premier Foods has announced it is in advanced talks with two potential suitors regarding the sale of its meat-free business, including Quorn.
Monsanto to appeal court-ordered destruction of GM sugar beets
Monsanto has said it will appeal a federal court’s decision issued on Tuesday ordering the destruction of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets.