Choices Programme publishes nutrient criteria overview
The methods used to develop the nutrient profiles for Choices logo eligibility have been published by the Choices Programme’s global panel of scientists.
Archives for June 23, 2011
CIAA renamed FoodDrinkEurope to be “more immediately identifiable”
Europe’s food industry trade association CIAA has been renamed FoodDrinkEurope as part of a rebranding exercise that includes the launch of a new website and logo.
Asia bets on health logos
Asian food safety authorities are increasingly considering health logos for food and beverage products that meet certain nutritional criteria to help combat rising obesity rates in the region, international food policy consultancy EAS said.
Are all protein sources equal for weight management?
The scientific literature supports a role for high protein diets to boost a feeling of fullness and enhance weight loss, but the source of protein – animal or plant – does not seem to affect the potential benefits, says a new review.
Rabobank forecasts direction of future M&A in food ingredients
The enzymes and flavours market may now be quite consolidated but Rabobank sees big potential for acquisitions in other segments of the food ingredients industry.
Agrana ups annual forecast after strong Q1 results
Bakery ingredients supplier Agrana has increased its 2011 forecast across all its segments following positive Q1 results.
Seed waste may be source of new fats: Study
Fat from seed kernel ‘waste products’ could provide the food industry with a new source of edible oils, according to research.
Singapore lab launches portable test kit for foodborne pathogens
Singapore-based Veredus Laboratories has launched a portable test kit that can detect bacteria and viruses that cause the most common foodborne illnesses in collaboration with Geneva-based chipmaker ST Microelectronics.
Snacks deliver a quarter of US calorie intake
A quarter of Americans’ daily calories are now consumed as snacks and drinks between meals, according to researchers at last week’s IFT expo in New Orleans.
Canada and EU agree organic equivalency
Canada and the European Union have reached an agreement on equivalency of organic products, in a move expected to significantly boost organic food trade between the two markets.
How to have your cake and eat it: Sodium reduction made easy
When it comes to potassium bicarbonate, size matters, according to UK firm Kudos Blends, which has come up with a highly innovative solution to sodium reduction for cakes, pancakes and biscuits.
Fonterra reports China milestone, looks to India
New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra is now looking at expansion in India after a successful foray in China, including a recent bumper bond listing in Shanghai.
Intertek responds to Indian Halal demand
India has more than 175 million Muslim people but still does not have access to many Halal products from reputed brands, prompting Intertek to expand its services in India to include Halal certification of food products.
Lipid Nutrition fire sale does not include infant formula offering
Dutch fats and oils specialist IOI-Loders Croklaan will integrate breast milk alternative Betapol into its product range to complete the break-up of its subsidiary Lipid Nutrition announced yesterday.
Consumers and brand owner demands driving trends in product inspection
Increasingly sophisticated consumers and more demanding food manufacturers means the landscape for product inspection is changing quickly.