Monsanto is in the 'wrong business', critic claims
The pesticide industry has had its day and companies like Monsanto are “in the wrong business” according to author and academic Raj Patel.
Archives for April 18, 2012
Shielding curtain-less x-ray development offers hygienic option – Thermo Fisher
An x-ray inspection system, engineered to eliminate traditional radiation-blocking shielding curtains, will offer a hygienic alterative for the examination of unwrapped food, developer Thermo Fisher has claimed.
US pork prices regain momentum
US pork export valued reached US$58.17 per hog slaughtered in February, up 14% year-on-year, leading to a 21% increase in export value (US$526.2m), according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Natural colours suit Asia’s dietary heritage: CEO of Chr Hansen
Chr Hansen recorded an 11% surge in sales across Asia Pacific in its H1 results, with natural colours proving strong for business; underpinned by a cultural dietary heritage favouring healthy food choice, according to CEO of the company.
Brazilian poultry: Interview with UBABEF president
Francisco Turra, president of the Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF), talks to GlobalMeatNews about the state of the industry, exports, and the anti-dumping levy imposed in South Africa.
Actress and Pepsi NEXT 'believer' Eva Longoria helps launch soda in New York
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria helped launch Pepsi's new medium-calorie cola, Pepsi NEXT, during an event in New York earlier this month and said she wanted to turn "cola lovers in New York into believers".
Improper nutrient content claims cited in new wave of class action suits
With class action lawsuits alleging labeling violations now “filed almost daily in California”, food manufacturers are spending “hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and settlement amounts” to resolve cases that are entirely avoidable,...
DuPont profit climbs on higher prices and agriculture sales
DuPont posted higher profits and revenue for the first quarter of 2012, citing higher prices and increased sales in developing markets, as well as continuing benefit from last year’s acquisition of Danish specialty ingredients firm Danisco.
Real Bread Campaign mounts anti-GM wheat pledge
The Real Bread Campaign has mounted an anti-GM wheat pledge in protest over genetically modified wheat trials by a research institute in the UK.
Sensory analysis data is vital for quality control and NPD
Knowing the figures behind sensory and texture analysis is just as important as sensory panels when it comes to quality control and new product development, according to one texture analysis expert.
Unilever aims to identify ancient plants with added nutritional value
A new scientific consortium led by Unilever aims to identify nutritionally valuable varieties of fruits and vegetables from the past, in order to produce natural health ingredients for the future, says the industry giant.
Chr Hansen shares jump 9% on strong H1 profits
First half EBIT profits for 2011-12 surged 19% to €83m at Chr Hansen as it shrugged off the effects of severe fluctuations in the price of red colorant carmine, and ongoing probiotic health claim uncertainty in Europe – its biggest yet most stagnant market.
UK ingredients company gets halal certification
Meat ingredients specialist BHJ UK Protein Foods has secured halal certification for its SCANPRO Beef 95 functional protein ingredient.
Australian ‘toxic’ traditional Chinese medicine curbed with DNA testing, say researchers
DNA sequencing on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) imported into Australia could prove invaluable in ensuring safe and legal product entry, suggests new research.
Singapore has ‘more potential’: New Zealand’s PM
Singaporeans are increasingly wealthy, demanding high-quality foods, consuming more wines and looking to buy protein, offering New Zealand a host of possibilities, the Prime Minister said.
PureCircle outlines its carbon and water footprint
Stevia supplier PureCircle has released an analysis of its carbon and water use throughout the supply chain, which it claims could help food and beverage manufacturers to meet their own sustainability targets.
Brazil beef industry outlook: Interview with Abiec director
Fernando Sampaio, director of the Brazilian beef exporters' association (Abiec) talks to GlobalMeatNews about the sector's outlook, obstacles to overcome, and the country's trade relationship with Argentina.
Optimising produce food safety is ‘simply good business’ – PriceWaterhouseCoopers
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned against an over-reliance on finished product testing in the US food sector and called for additional focus on the implementation of strategic food safety practices.
Nestle packaging error leads to allergen concern recall
Nestle Prepared Foods Company has initiated a recall of its Stouffer’s-brand Lasagna after consumers reported finding another Stouffer’s product in the Lasagna packaging.
Nielsen report: US Hispanic market as valuable as BRICs?
The US Hispanic market represents significant growth opportunities for food and beverage companies within the United States, with per capita income higher than that in any BRIC economy (Brazil, Russia, India and China) according to a new report from Nielsen.