Meat production ‘cluster’ advocated for far east of Russia
Russia should create a large “cluster” of meat production in the far eastern regions of the country in order to develop meat exports to Asian countries, industry experts have said.
Archives for September 20, 2012
New global chocolate firm carved out of Callebaut plant sale
A new player has entered the global chocolate market after Barry Callebaut sells its final consumer goods factory, based in France.
Marketing to children, salt reduction and reformulation top WHO regulatory priorities for food in Europe
Regulating to mitigate lifestyle risks – including overconsumption of unhealthy food – can produce good results over a relatively short period of time at a reasonable cost, according to World Health Organization programme manager Joao Breda.
ConAgra Foods: ‘We believe in frozen, we have an innovation machine’
While higher ticket prices have dented volumes of its Banquet brand, ConAgra is predicting a steady rebound in the frozen case this year as innovative new products gain traction.
Goddess Energy flirts with hoodia in energy drink
US firm Goddess Energy has launched an energy drink for women called Flirt, which is on East Coast sale as a dietary supplement with one interesting appetite-suppressing bioactive, Hoodia Gordonii.
Indonesia sends food aid to North Korea
With indications suggesting that North Korea is in for a bleak harvest, Indonesia has announced it will send food aid worth US$2mn to the country in the hope of providing some relief.
Australian medical body calls for more controls on alcohol marketing
A new report by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has come out strongly against alcohol companies and the way they market to young people.
The challenges of ‘natural’ and ‘bumpy road’ tests: Efficient troubleshooting in action
Dealing with problems that may arise in the formulation of food and beverage products is vital for manufacturers. In the second part of his look at troubleshooting, Leatherhead Food Research’s Dr Wayne Morley applies his top tips to real case studies.
Australia criticised over live exports
The Australian government has once again come under fire over live exports after a news report revealed that exported breeding cows and sheep are suffering abuse in the Middle East.
Food labels may help consumer battle obesity: Study
Reading nutritional information placed on food labels works to help fight obesity, according to new findings confirming that people who read labels are generally thinner than those who do not.
Europe’s €170 billion malnutrition bill is ‘more than double’ the cost of obesity
Malnutrition is still a major problem in Europe, with the costs relating to undernourishment in Europe are more than double those associated with obesity, according to a new dossier from the Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI).
How easy - and how expensive - is it to source non-GMO ingredients?
With the debate over Prop 37 heating up, a new class action lawsuit over ‘all-natural’ claims on products containing GMOs filed every week, and Monsanto in the firing line following a damaging study on GM maize, more and more manufacturers are exploring...
Scientists propose packaging from trout skin
Trout skin could be used to create edible packaging for the food industry, suggests fresh research.
Coca-Cola Refreshments hails 'confidence' in management as union tastes Texas defeat
Coca-Cola has hailed a 'vote of confidence' in management, after staff voted against making its Fort Worth bottling site the firm's first corporate-owned unionized plant in the South.
Sunsweet teams up with CreAgri to develop beverages packed with olive polyphenols on new anti-inflammatory platform
Californian co-operative Sunsweet Growers has tied up with olive polyphenols expert CreAgri to develop a new range of juices containing Hidrox, a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient from olive juice.
Research finds Filipinos most active in sourcing web food deals
Forget Facebook and Twitter, Internet users in the Philippines are the most active in the Asia-Pacific region in going online for groceries and food products, a new survey has revealed.
FSANZ calls for submissions on Listeria
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on plans to review existing limits for Listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat foods.
Top analyst predicts FDA wriggle room in supplement-beverage guidance
With the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) poised to publish guidance on distinguishing between beverages and liquid dietary supplements, one analyst tells BeverageDaily.com he doesn’t see the agency cracking down too hard on traditional energy drinks.
European programme places renewed emphasis on research and innovation
The European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’ yesterday launched its new Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA), which focuses upon improving food safety standards.
MEP promises to push retailers for pork guarantee
A Scottish MEP has said that unless progress is made on compliance with the ban on partial sow stalls and tethers, he will push for guarantees to ensure retailers only source pork from farms that do meet the higher standards.
Illumina secures five year, $17m FDA contract
Illumina has been awarded a five-year contract worth up to $17m from the US FDA to provide equipment for conducting whole genome analysis of all strains, species and products
Trans-Tasman body to review Listeria monocytogenes levels in foods
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) called today for submissions on a proposal to review existing limits for Listeria monocytogenes in its food standards code.
IFF inaugurates Singapore plant
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) announced this week the opening of its new liquid manufacturing plant in Jurong, Singapore. The 12,000 square-metre facility is part of a previously announced US$100 million investment by the company in Asia,...