US industry welcomes nutrition labelling
American meat leaders have welcomed the government’s requirement for nutritional labelling on meat products that came into force on 1 March.
Archives for March 5, 2012
DuPont eyes increased food and nutrition focus to boost 2012 sales growth
An increased focus on food and nutrition is expected to become a major sales growth driver at DuPont in 2012, according to the company’s executive vice president James Borel.
UK organics sees “disappointing” slump amid global upturn
Sales of UK organics dropped by 3.7% in 2011 amid a global market upturn, exasperated by difficult trading conditions but caused by a lack of investment and innovation in this sector, according to a report by the Soil Association.
Kosher dairy demand on the rise, claims German ingredients supplier
Consumer demand for Halal and Kosher-based dairy ingredients is on the rise globally, but demands not only demands careful evaluation of ingredients, but also strict regulation of product packaging, production processes and facilities.
Authenticity is key for ethnic foods, says Mintel
Authenticity is the most important attribute for consumers who eat ethnic foods, as greater availability has led to stronger demand for ‘the real thing’, according to new research from Mintel.
PepsiCo sees NEXT move as means to strike back at Coca-Cola, analyst
PepsiCo is aiming strike back at Coca-Cola with it mid-calorie ‘NEXT’ cola launch at the end of March, after the latter’s Diet Coke brand pulled ahead of Pepsi-Cola in 2010, but the move carries risks, according to a Datamonitor analyst.
Silver Bird suspends three execs and defaults on repayments
Malaysian bakery and confectionery firm Silver Bird Group Berhad has announced the suspension of three top officials as it defaults on loan repayments.
Australians prefer local foods: Report
A preference for local food among Australian consumers could offer Australian food processors a way to rejuvenation after a turbulent period where they have been pounded by cheap food imports.
Food handlers in India to have annual medical fitness test
The sick and unfit will have to pass medical tests under a new order passed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
EFSA to implement updated rules on conflicts of interest
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced new implementing rules on how to manage declarations of interest and independence in its scientific decision making process.
European research project highlights ‘novel processes’ for food industry
A European research project has collated findings from packaging to preservation which it hopes will lead to the introduction of novel technologies within the food industry.
Increasing yeast in frozen sweet bakery improves quality, says study
Double yeasted dough (DY) has been found to improve the quality of sweet bakery products in research which used the Central European marble cake Kougelhopf.
Sun-dried tomato processing practices possible cause of Hep A outbreak - FSA
Contamination during sun-dried tomato processing is a possible “root cause” of an outbreak of hepatitis A in the UK, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Salt-free sauce: the start of a new category?
Brighton-based firm Hampstead Farm aims to woo health-conscious consumers with a four-strong range of salt-free cooking sauces the firm's founder believes could establish a new sub-category within 'free-from' retail offerings.
Red meat sector vital to UK economy
A new report has concluded that the English red meat sector makes a “significant” contribution to the UK’s economy.
BioExx: ‘This is the biggest opportunity in the protein market in 50 years’
Results of a new feasibility study prove that there are “compelling returns” to be made from canola protein, according to BioExx Specialty Proteins.
Canadian food safety budget cut will see imports inspections drop – union
Canadian food safety budget cuts will see imports inspections reduced, meaning “greater food safety risks for Canadians”, the union that represents federal food safety inspectors has warned.
Confusion and food safety risks: The unintended consequences of clean label demands
The concept of naturalness may be a major purchase driver, but there is disagreement about what ‘natural’ or ‘clean label’ really means – and about how to create foods that are both natural and safe.
Scientists discover PRRS resistance gene
A team of US scientists have discovered a genetic marker determining pigs’ level of resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Unilever, Nestlé, Kellogg et al accused of patent infringement over HDL-boosting fats
Some of the biggest names in US food manufacturing – including Nestle, Kellogg and Unilever - have been accused of infringing patents covering fats that alter the ratio of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood.
Sustainable seafood catching on in Australia
Australian consumers are consuming more sustainable fish and seafood products with the number of on-shelf, sustainable seafood products doubling in the past year.
Taiwan bans exports amid bird flu outbreak
Taiwan has placed a ban on all poultry product exports and almost 60,000 birds from two farms in the wake of a bird flu outbreak in two farms.