Private sector marketing offers “checklist” for healthy eating policy
Emotional appeal and reacting quickly to trends are among the marketing success factors that new research has identified to help develop healthy eating policies.
Archives for August 16, 2011
Foodborne bugs can infect plant tissues, immune to external sanitation
Disinfecting the outside of foodstuffs may be insufficient to eliminate the danger from pathogens after US scientists discovered that bugs such as E.coli and Salmonella can live inside plant tissue.
Norway to open ‘unique’ pathogen testing unit for Europe
A new Norwegian pathogen testing unit for manufacturers, R&D institutions and universities will be the first of its kind in Europe, catering for a broad range of food products and raw materials, according to one of the project’s collaborators.
Birds Eye attacks ‘ridiculous’ ASA vitamin ruling
Birds Eye has slammed a "ridiculous" UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling that two of its frozen foods adverts made forbidden comparative nutrition claims.
Kerry delivers “solid” H1 with 6% profit hike to €214m
Irish dairy and ingredients group Kerry has turned in a”solid” first half of 2011 that saw it increase volumes, weather raw material price hikes, and see success in a “go-to-market” functional ingredient strategy as profits jumped 6.1% on 2010 figures.
Cereal box front-of-package claims are misleading, says US study
Front-of-package nutrition-related claims on cereal boxes are potentially misleading to customers, with additional regulation required to protect US consumers, according to University of Yale researchers.
“Milk drinks for infants are not necessary“: German agency
Infant milks for over-1s are not better than regular cow’s milk, a German government agency has found after analysing their nutritional properties.
China big market for Malaysian halal food
Malaysian halal food makers have a number of opportunities in China's food market, especially in the Muslim population provinces, a statement from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said.
NutraCea narrows Q2 loss
Stabilized rice bran (SRB) supplier NutraCea has narrowed its loss in the second quarter of 2011 and increased revenues 29 percent, although sales of rice bran for food and feed applications did not grow as quickly as anticipated, the company said.
Upper limit for sugar intake may be too high, suggests study
Consuming 25 percent of daily calories in the form of added sugars – in line with the government recommended maximum – could increase risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study.
OpenGate to acquire Dean Foods' US dairy plant
Private equity firm OpenGate is to buy Dean Foods' Waukesha dairy plant that the US giant was previously ordered to put up for sale as a result of a federal antitrust case.
Sugar ester R&D has ‘important consequences’ for acidic drink formulation
On-going research into the use of a natural sugar ester as a food-grade surfactant has ‘important consequences’ for acidic beverage formulation, report scientists from the University of Massachusetts and International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF).
Bright Food acquisition could provide reassurance, says analyst
Bright Food’s acquisition of Manassen could be reassuring for consumers, according to an industry analyst, amid rumours that it is hoping to buy a 75% stake worth A$400m.
EU sugar reform planned as prices prove hard to swallow
Help for food manufacturers battling soaring sugar prices could arrive in mid October when the European Commission (EC) will unveil plans to reform the European Union (EU) sugar regime, according to industry sources.
Egg whites show gluten-free product potential: Study
Formulating gluten-free products with proteins from egg white may improve the volume of bread and enhance the overall product, suggests new research.
Promotions provide opportunities in Asia, says Nielsen
A new Nielsen study on shopper trends shows an increase in promotion-seeking as a result of inflationary concerns, providing opportunities for manufacturers to gain strong shopper and brand loyalty.