Whole Foods introduces animal welfare rating system
Whole Foods Market has introduced a new animal welfare rating system to provide consumers with more information about the way its meat is produced, the retailer has said.
Archives for February 8, 2011
Poor childhood diet linked to low IQ, suggests study
A diet high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood may result in lower IQ scores, while a diet rich in healthy foods packed with vitamins and nutrients may work in reverse, suggests new research.
Kettle Foods invests £6m in expansion at Norwich plant
Kettle Foods' new owner Diamond Foods is pumping £6m into the gourmet crisp maker's Norwich factory in a bid to meet growing demand.
Intelligent ink monitors cold chain temperatures for chilled and frozen foods
A new labelling system for chilled and frozen products uses intelligent temperature-sensitive ink to monitor how effectively the cold chain has been preserved throughout the supply chain, said BASF.
Not enough science for green omni-label for food, Defra
There is not enough robust science to support the development of an omni-label to accurately inform consumers of the environmental impacts of food products, according to a new UK report.
Groundbreaking DNA-based food testing firm bags investment cash
The UK company behind a “unique” DNA-based method to test for foodborne pathogens, has outlined its expansion plans in the wake of a ₤400,000 (€473,000) cash boost from a business consortium spear-headed by Innocent drinks chief Richard Reed.
Proposed law aims to promote personal responsibility for obesity
Minnesota state law would prevent people from suing food companies for making them gain weight, under a revived bill proposed by Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Grove City).
Refinery explosion continues to affect Imperial Sugar results
Imperial Sugar made a loss of $8.9m in Q1 2011 with results continuing to be impacted by the 2008 explosion at its Port Wentworth refinery, but sales were up 31 percent from the prior year period.
Retailers help to fuel gluten-free food boom, Euromonitor
Retailers have helped to fuel the “gluten-free food boom” for bakery and other products, in moving the category from a medical niche into the mainstream health and wellness food empire claims Euromonitor International.
Acidic ingredient yields rice flour bread with better texture, study
Adding monosodium phosphate to dough increases the volume of gluten-free bread based on rice flour and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and improves its texture, claims new research.
Latin American flavours spur Givaudan growth
Givaudan has reported 2011 sales of CHF 4.2bn, up 8.9% on 2010, with the firm’s Latin American flavours division leading the way with strong sales in beverage, confectionery and savoury.
Fiscal measures can be part of the health ‘nudge’, says Innocent
The UK government should start putting the ground work in place to use taxes and subsidies to encourage consumption of healthier foods in the future, says Innocent’s company nutritionist – once the financial situation is more secure.
EFSA statement on sweetener studies due this month
EFSA has said it will issue a scientific statement by the end of February on two recent studies that drew into question the safety of artificial sweeteners, but has indicated that while further analysis or research may be merited, the findings are not...
Health Canada disbands Sodium Working Group
Health Canada has disbanded its Sodium Working Group, which was charged with tracking food makers’ sodium reduction efforts over the next five years and bringing sodium intake to recommended levels.
US: General Mills awarded state funding to expand cereal facility
Breakfast cereal manufacturer, General Mills, is to receive a $100,000 grant from the US state of Ohio’s development agency for the costs associated with the purchase of new machinery and equipment for the company's local facility expansion project.