Rabobank’s commodity outlook puts weather centre stage
Elevated agricultural commodity prices will remain this season as unfavourable weather impacts production, offering little chance to replenish stocks, according to Rabobank.
Archives for July 25, 2011
Hungary prepares for 'discriminatory' September 1 fat tax
Hungary will introduce a fat tax as of September 1 this year -a move the food industry says is unnecessary and ineffective in achieving widespread dietary shifts.
Sugar doesn’t melt, it decomposes, say researchers
Sugar crystals do not melt, but instead decompose in a heat sensitive reaction termed ‘apparent melting’, according to new research.
Portion control provides opportunities for food manufacturers, says NPD
Reducing portion sizes has become an important strategy for healthy eating – particularly among younger US adults, according to new research from market research firm The NPD Group.
New rule could see country of origin labelling on all meat products
A new proposal in Australia could see country of origin labelling extended to unpackaged meat products.
Indian bottler gets major funds injection
Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) has invested about US$56m in India-based bottler Varun Beverages Ltd, as a new market report hints at untapped potential in India's soft drinks market.
SABMiller’s volumes rise fuelled by emerging markets
Volumes were boosted by continuing growth in emerging markets for SABMiller, who remained tight-lipped on its Fosters bid in its first quarter results.
Rising food costs causing ‘consumer recession’, say analysts
Rising inflation is forcing consumers to cut their shopping budget, leading to early indications of a ‘consumer recession’ hitting Europe, according to analyst group SymphonyIRI.
Senators urge FDA action on gluten-free labeling
Two US Senators have sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging prompt action on gluten-free labeling laws, after a proposed rule on tolerable gluten thresholds for gluten-free foods has languished for more than four years.
New food act to strengthen regulation, raise industry standards
India's new food safety act will strengthen better the ability of regulators and the government to handle food contamination incidents, the head of one of India's top food research institutes has said.
Cautious Kaneka welcomes Novel Foods win for slimming liquorice extract
After several years and several “dialogues” with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Japanese supplier Kaneka has won a positive Novel Foods opinion for its weight management liquorice extract.
Regulations need to be strengthened for Indian nutraceuticals market
Local industry and government must cooperate to develop policies and regulations to ensure safe and sustainable nutraceutical products, Simon Pettman, executive director of the International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations (IADSA) has said.