Experts defend GM trials after Greenpeace attack
Bringing a halt to genetically modified (GM) food trials would undermine competitiveness, according to one expert responding to the destruction of a GM wheat trial at a CSIRO farm in Canberra.
Archives for August 22, 2011
Carob cocoa replacer cuts recipe costs, claims Tate & Lyle
Volatile cocoa prices and supply issues have prompted Tate & Lyle to launch a range of carob powder ingredients which can reduce costs by replacing up to 40 per cent of the cocoa component in dairy, bakery and ice cream recipes.
Breakfast cereals boost nutritional intake in low income populations: Study
Breakfast cereals make a significant contribution towards the micronutrient intake of the low-income UK population, according to new research.
Sat-fat reductions not as effective for cholesterol reduction, suggests study
A diet that combines cholesterol-lowering foods may results in greater decreases in low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels than a low-saturated fat diet, according to new research.
US food processing giant ADM may acquire India’s Geepee Agri Private Ltd
According to media reports, Archers Daniels Midland (ADM), worth $81bn, could acquire Noida-based Geepee Agri Private Ltd, a major Indian edible oil maker.
Supply chain squeezed by higher grain commodity prices
Prices of key grain commodities have been climbing rapidly but so far food manufacturers have absorbed much of the cost, according to an analyst at the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS).
Seaweed may reduce blood pressure in healthy kids: Study
Consuming nutrient-dense seaweed may decrease blood pressure in healthy children and offer earlier-life strategies for preventing high blood pressure in adults, says a new study.
Australia introduces new food recall system
The recall process in Australia has received an overhaul after the introduction of a new service that is aimed at making the process more efficient and transparent.
Fonterra cuts dairy suppliers to save struggling organic business
A reduction in dairy farmers and a focus on emerging markets are two strategies Fonterra is adopting in a bid to save its struggling organic business.
$4bn Chinese investment is just the beginning, says Coca-Cola
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is investing $4bn (€2.8) in China in a bid to double revenues in the region by 2020.
USDA rejects NYC food stamps soda ban
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials have rejected a proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that would have banned sugary drinks from the list of products that can be bought with food stamps.
5-hour Energy increases grip on energy shots market
5-hour Energy’s grip on the US energy shot market has tightened further in the past year, with the brand now accounting for nine out of every $10 spent in the burgeoning category.
Gutkha, tobacco products face ban in India
The passing of the new food safety act in India earlier this month has knelled a death bell for gutkha and tobacco-chewing products like pan masala and supari in the country after a long drawn out battle in courts.
Food giant San Miguel diversifies further
Philippines-based food giant San Miguel Corporation will acquire US-based ExxonMobil’s Malaysian business in a $610m deal signed last Wednesday.
Fosters to return A$500m to shareholders
Fosters intends to return at least A$500m to its shareholders, as the company tries to fend off the hostile offer SABMiller (SAB) made last week.
New research collaboration for novel seaweed applications
The use of certain seaweeds in commercially viable food products could be a step closer thanks to a research collaboration with a top Australian university and Australian Kelp products, a specialist seaweed products company.
African Union: Time to scale up nutritional interventions
Nutritional interventions need to be scaled up to tackle malnourishment and undernourishment that affects more than 200m Africans, the African Union (AU) has said.
Wanted: Food science journalist/editor
Do you know your prebiotics from your probiotics? Could you write and broadcast convincingly about emulsifiers and stabilisers? If the answer is yes, we would like to hear from you.