Edible coatings can extend fruit shelf life, say researchers
A research project in Pakistan has successfully extended the shelf life of different fruits by applying various types of edible coating materials.
Archives for August 28, 2012
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe targets Asia
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is targeting the Asian market with a range of new applications for flour treatment and fortification as well as other existing ranges.
Online grocery shopping still small, but growing rapidly, says Nielsen
Global consumers’ intent to buy foods and beverages online has grown 44% in two years, with over a quarter (26%) planning to buy online in the next three to six months, according to a new survey from market research organization Nielsen.
Hong Kong bird flu risk 'low'
Hong Kong’s food chief has said that the risk of a local avian influenza (AI) outbreak remains at a “stable and low level”, but warned the poultry industry must remain vigilent.
Initiative will boost milk pricing transparency – Robert Wiseman Dairies
Robert Wiseman Dairies has launched an initiative with dairy farmers to increase the transparency of how it determines its farm gate milk prices (FGMP).
Antibiotics threaten charcuterie safety
Antibiotic residues in pork could reduce the effectiveness of bacteria used to make fermented sausages safe to eat, according to a new study.
Cherkizovo reports strong H2 sales
Russian processor Cherkizovo Group has reported strong performance in the first half of 2012, driven by big increases in pork and poultry sales.
Mixed progress for Unilever since 2007 - analyst
Unilever has shown mixed progress over the past five years, according to Andrew Wood, senior research analyst for food and home & personal care products at Sanford C Bernstein, based on its predictions for the company made in 2007.
Leather jacket or straightjacket? Energy drinks have an image problem
As reports surface that New York attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, has subpoenaed Monster and PepsiCo in relation to their energy drinks, we ask whether the segment can keep its leather-jacketed cool...
Wind Point partners with ex-Sara Lee CEO in Shearer Foods acquisition
Private equity firm Wind Point Partners has agreed to acquire Ohio-based Shearer’s Foods for an undisclosed sum – and has partnered with former Sara Lee CEO C.J. Fraleigh, who will take the helm at the private label snacks company.
Food industry advertising spat deepens
The Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) has stepped up its assault on food industry advertising, vowing to press on with complaints against Nestlé after winning a challenge against UK confectionery firm Swizzels Matlow.
Fonterra revises milk price forecast for 2012/13 season
Fonterra has announced a revised payout forecast range for the 2012/13 season, including a lower farm gate milk price (FGMP) of $5.25 per kilogram of milk solids – down from $5.50.
Food Vision 2013 to set global food industry agenda for innovation and growth
In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will...
Firm harnesses neodymium power to prevent metal contamination
UK-based food inspection specialist S+S Inspection has harnessed the power of neodymium magnets to offer an easy to implement method of removing metal contaminants from liquid and paste product manufacturing lines.
Glanbia signs Dairy Ingredients Ireland JV agreement
Irish dairy giant Glanbia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited to enter into a joint venture in respect of its Dairy Ingredients Ireland (DII) business.
Industry must create ‘added value’ with natural hydrocolloid push: Researchers
Hydrocolloid thickeners and food additives have ‘good prospects’ in terms of potential marketing to consumers due to their natural origins and familiar sources, which make them ideal for marketing in cleaner label foods, according to new consumer research.
Australia takes FMD precautions
Representatives from across Australia’s meat sector have met to discuss measures to tackle the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease.