Dark chocolate could reduce heart disease risk, says study
Cocoa compounds found in dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure in the short term and could help guard against cardiovascular disease, according to a recently released study.
Archives for August 15, 2012
EU-Mercosur delays likely, said UK farmers’ union
Britain’s National Farmers Union (NFU) has said that delays to the European Union’s (EU) Mercosur talks are “inevitable”.
Slower consumption rates make for more enjoyable foods, say researchers
Consumers enjoy products more in the long run if they don't overuse or over-consume them when first purchased, according to a new research.
Shuttered poultry processing plant cited by OSHA
MVP Kosher Foods has been cited for 21 violations by the US Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) despite ceasing operations at the site a month ago.
India’s changing foreign investment rules won’t help food industry
Mooted changes in Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) rules won’t open up the food industry to single brand foreign buy-ins, government sources have said.
Bespoke wash can extend fresh food shelf life – German firm
German company Food Freshly has begun offering processors a bespoke formula wash for fresh foodstuffs that it claims will keep them germ free and extend their shelf life.
Chinese plant will help us meet expanding demand – Ecolab
Ecolab has opened its sixth facility in China – boosting its ability to meet expanding demand for its cleaning, sanitation and food safety solutions in the country.
Danish scientists design new livestock ventilation system
The development of a new ventilation system to help Danish livestock producers overcome environmental challenges is under way, with help from scientists at Aarhus University.
Flowers Foods’ Tasty Baking acquisition helps sales rise in Q2
US packaged bakery firm Flowers Foods has reported a 6% sales rise in its second quarter (Q2) results driven by last year’s Tasty Baking acquisition.
Purac gets GRAS for malic acid powder for confectionery, powdered beverages and jellies
Purac has self-affirmed the GRAS status of its coated malic acid, Purac Powder MA, for use in confectionery, powdered beverages and jellies.
U-turn on GM in Turkey
Turkey’s food industry has reversed plans that would have led to a fuller exploration of genetic modification (GM), bowing to pressure from a Greenpeace campaign.
Marketers shouldn’t risk deprioritizing the over-50s, says Nielsen
Marketers traditionally have focused their attention on the under-50s – but over-50s in the United States still have enormous spending power, and food marketers shouldn’t ignore them, says a new report from the Nielsen Company.
Canadian processor gains government backing
Canadian meat processing company Cardinal Meat Specialists (CMS) has received a government investment to help develop new products.
Mars spends $67 million on US factory expansion to up Pretzel M&M capacity
Mars Chocolate is to invest $67m on a plant expansion in the US as it looks to introduce a new production line for Pretzel M&Ms.
Dreyer’s natural claim class action: Consumers trump manufacturers in formulation expectations
A California court in a class action against Dreyer’s – disputing its ‘all natural’ ice cream claim – has ruled that consumers’ expectations should trump manufacturers’ expectations about what should normally be present in a product.
Indonesia eyes salt, sugar and fat limits
The Indonesian government is looking at forcing manufacturers to label salt, glucose and fat in ready-to-serve foods.
China’s breakfast table: A local affair
Manufacturers targeting China’s breakfast market need to realize it is a local taste affair if they are to capture consumers, according to Mintel.
Novozymes fungus tackles more sustainable flavour enhancement
Novozymes has developed a fungus that can be used to produce malic acid, which is used for flavour enhancement, from renewable raw materials instead of oil.