US dairy sector beat fiscal doldrums in 2010, IDFA
2010 world dairy market prices recovered from lows caused by the world financial crisis the year before, according to a new report from the US-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
Archives for January 3, 2012
FDA sued over lack of nanotech petition response
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demanding that it respond to a 2006 petition to require labeling of nanotech ingredients in consumer products, and extra health and environmental...
FoodNavigator-USA predicts top five industry influences in 2012
As the New Year begins, FoodNavigator-USA predicts the top five factors likely to have the greatest impact on the US food and beverage industry in the year ahead.
Rabobank forecasts mixed outlook for European meat industry
The outlook for the European meat manufacturers and processors will be positive for most players in 2012, although significant differences exist between sectors, says Rabobank.
Cold plasma shows potential for Listeria reduction in packaged RTE foods - research
Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) treatment shows potential as a way of reducing Listeria monocytogenes contamination on the surface of pre-packaged ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, according to new research.
French authorities approve soda tax legislation
French lawmakers have approved legislation for the proposed tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the country – effective from January 2012.
MEPs back PARNUTS amendments to prompt EU baby milk law reforms
Pro-breast feeding advocates and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are throwing their support behind mooted amendments to the European Union PARNUTS Directive they believe can improve the safety, quality and marketing transparency of infant...
Ethanolic extracts from herbs can boost antioxidant levels in cookies – study
Supplementing cookies with a mixture of the ethnologic extracts of medicinal herbs can raise antioxidant activity in cookies and reduce chemical spoilage, according to a study from Serbian researchers.
Functional food opportunities in Asia amid global volatility
Asia holds growth promise amid a volatile global economy for multinational food companies, especially in the functional food sector, according to industry report.
Indian edible oil processors want change in 2012
The Indian edible oil industry is banking on a slew of corrective measures in 2012 to revive its fortunes after the last year ended on a downhill thanks to changes in the Indonesian palm oil tax structure.
Fray Bentos sale alleviates Princes-Premier merger concerns
The acquisition of the canning business of Premier Foods by Princes will not be referred to the UK Competition Commision after the company addressed concerns by selling its Fray Bentos brand.
Chinese green snacks to triple to US$570 million by 2014
The Chinese green snacks market will triple in value from 1.2 billion yuan (US$190 million) in 2010 to 3.6bn Chinese yuan (US$570 million) by 2014, according to research from the University of Science & Technology in Beijing.
China province first to get a halal status tracking system
With an eye on the small but growing halal food market in China, Malaysia-based Fahim Technologies has expanded its halal integrity solution services to the country’s autonomous Muslim-populated province of Ningxia.