Food prices could double by 2030, says Oxfam
Food prices could double by 2030, claims UK based charity Oxfam, which also estimates that demand in 2050 could be 70 percent higher than current levels.
Archives for May 30, 2011
Production cost hikes put future orange juice supplies under threat
Rabobank has warned that orange juice prices are likely to remain high over the next decade as farmers in Brazil and the US battle higher production costs.
Bakers: FSMA compliance costs ‘simply not justified’
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is preparing to file a petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking it to exempt storage facilities for packaged foods from stringent hazard analysis and preventive control requirements in new food...
DSM: Acrylamide prevention failing to catch fire in US (yet)
DSM has had a “lot of interest” from US food manufacturers in its PreventASe acrylamide-reduction enzyme, but admitted many firms are still waiting to see if regulators will take action on the suspected carcinogen before parting with hard cash.
Low salt diet may increase anxiety levels, suggests rat study
Low levels of salt in the diet may contribute to anxiety and help explain our persistent appetite for salty foods, indicates a new study on rats.
Campden BRI to hold shelf life course for chilled foods
Campden BRI has announced it will be holding a one-day training course on methods for the evaluation and setting of shelf life of chilled foods.
Dry weather leaves brewers with malting barley supply crisis
A dry spring in much of Europe has sent malting barley prices shooting upwards – adding to the woes of brewers already under pressure from weak beer demand, according to analysts.
MSG linked with weight gain: Study
Consumption of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) is positively associated with weight gain, independent of energy intake, says new research.
Dow: DHA from canola oil still ‘some years away’
Dow Agrosciences and Martek Biosciences (now part of DSM) are progressing well with plans to develop canola oil containing the coveted long-chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA, but are still “a number of years” away from bringing something to market.