Methane reduction achievable within four years
A new EU-commissioned genetic study could allow livestock producers to breed animals releasing less methane in as little as four years.
Archives for February 13, 2012
Tomato by-products provide sustainable source of bioactives: Study
Industrial by-products from tomato processing contain a significant amount of bioactive compounds that could be used to provide natural and sustainable source of antioxidants for functional food formulation, or to act as preservative ingredients in...
Most Americans oppose soda tax, survey suggests
Most Americans do not support taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks, according to the results of a new survey published in the journal Public Health Nutrition.
Healthy is big for PepsiCo in India
PepsiCo’s push into the healthy foods market in India is truly on its way with the company launching ‘healthier’ variants of some of its most popular food products.
Questions raised over antibiotics study
An American animal welfare organisation has dismissed a UK study on the link between farm antibiotic use and the development of antibiotic-resistant disease in humans as “misleading” and “highly irresponsible”.
Unfair ‘junk food’ label risks making dog’s dinner of industry
Anyone who has spent any appreciable amount of time working in the food industry realises that the issue of ‘junk food’ marketing to children is a hydra that rears two heads for every one cut off.
'Percentage less' claims veto shows lack of trust in the industry; FDF to press for regulatory action
The recent veto of 'percentage less' claims by MEPs is indicative of a lack of trust in the food industry, said the UK trade group, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which is intent on continuing to push for such amendments to the health claims...
Commission backs German firm Saria's bid to acquire meat companies
The European Commission has approved the bid by German company Saria Bio-Industries for joint control over Dutch group Teeuwissen Holding and Spanish company, Jagero II.
Online grocery shopping on the rise: Survey
Shoppers increasingly are looking to the internet for better deals on foods and beverages, according to a new survey from the Integer group and M/A/R/C Research.
US OJ carbendazim measures may violate international trade pacts – import law firm
US imposed carbendazim-related orange juice import measures could be in violation of international trade agreements, according to a US imports legal consultancy.
Raw milk products could be sold in Australia and New Zealand
Raw milk products could finally enter the Australia and New Zealand market if the region’s food standards body gives a positive decision this March.
Thai sugar giant secures majority stake in Aussie mill
Thai sugar company, Mitr Phol, has secured a majority stake of 57.69% in Australian sugar mill MSF for A$300m, racking up the total foreign investment in Australia’s sugar production to over 60%.
Synthite bids for SE Asian expansion through Chinese acquisition
Synthite Industries, the India-based oleoresin extraction firm, has said that it would use its recently announced acquisition in China to clear a path to the Southeast Asian market.
Industry Insight
Dietary supplements market China: overhaul needed
China’s vast yet underdeveloped dietary supplements market needs a full regulatory reform to realise true growth through a transparent and open marketplace, according to an industry expert.
French BPA ban will ‘jeopardise’ US exports – USDA
A French ban on food packaging chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) will “jeopardise” US exports to the European country, according to a US government report.
UK-South Africa trade to resume
UK red meat exporters are in talks with South African companies to resume trade between the two countries after a 15-year ban was lifted in May 2011.
Law professor: Sodium reduction only works if there is a level playing field
If consumers are not demanding lower-sodium products, and the government does not mandate reductions, the food industry has “no incentive to be at the forefront of change”, according to one legal expert.
Nestlé study shows 'on-the-go' eating habits on the rise in Germany
‘On-the-go’ food and drink consumption has increased significantly in recent years in Germany, finds new research from Nestlé.