Greece moves to halt Aegean bluetongue outbreak
Greece has clamped down sharply on movements of livestock on the Aegean island of Kos, to prevent the bluetongue virus spreading to other islands and the Greek mainland.
Archives for October 8, 2012
Dispatches from the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2012
FNCE hot topic: The percentage of American kids drinking soda has dropped noticeably since 2006
The percentage of American children drinking carbonated soft drinks has declined noticeably across all age groups since 2006, according to new data unveiled at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Philadelphia this week.
Americans playing food safety lottery, says professor
The founding director of the Mercyhurst Institute for Health has said that Americans are playing a ‘food lottery’ with the current food safety system and called for more stringent regulation.
China wakes up and smells the new Nescafé...
Nestlé will launch a reformulated version of single-serve coffee product Nescafé 1+2 Original in China this month, and claims that consumer tastes in the nation have changed.
USMEF recognises US industry veteran
A long-serving US meat industry veteran has been granted an honour after receiving the US Meat Export Federation’s Distinguished Service Award.
Sino-NZ study aims to produce bigger grains
In another agricultural research collaboration between New Zealand and China, scientists have begun a joint study into how to improve seeds so that farmers can produce more and bigger grains.
Stable Micro Systems enhances texture analysis
Stable Micro Systems has boosted its texture analysis capabilities for the food and supplement industries with the introduction of its Automated Linear Indexing System (ALIS).
Kerry Group to invest €100m in new innovation centre in Ireland
Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has said it will invest €100m in a new global technology and innovation centre in Ireland, due to open in 2016 to serve its global and regional EMEA customers.
Microbac expands food science team
Microbac has named Shawn Shanmugan as director of food science at their Pittsburgh Division as the firm targets growth in the industry.
Mondelez launches Cadbury's Dairy Milk Oreo in UK
Mondelez International has introduced an Oreo variety of its Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate in the UK.
US cider boom offers beer bust ‘escape route’ - analyst suggests
Riding the new US cider boom is one of the few escape routes for large mainstream brewers faced with ‘hemorrhaging’ beer volume sales, a leading alcoholic drinks analyst insists.
Indian consumers driving extract market
Indian consumers are far more aware of the functionality of food and beverage ingredients, which is driving innovation with fruit and vegetable extracts for ingredient manufacturers, a new report has revealed.
Russia’s extension of zero-rate agriculture tax welcomed
A major meat processor has commended the Russian government’s decision to extend the zero rate of income tax for agricultural producers.
Diamond Foods to make SEC filings ‘as promptly as practicable’
Diamond Foods has said it will file all of its late SEC filings ‘as promptly as practicable’ following a second NASDAQ determination letter threatening delisting.
Food safety projects receive funding boost
Ten projects aimed at answering critical food safety questions have been selected for grants by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) at the University of California, Davis.
Aubergine peel promises provision of natural purples
Anythocyanins extracted from aubergines peels could provide a ready source of stable natural colours for the food industry, suggest researchers.
TrackFast project asks: What makes the perfect food scientist?
Researchers are seeking to produce a database of the most desirable skills for food scientists and technologists in different parts of the European Union in an effort to better align training programmes with food industry needs.
Emerging markets underpin Givaudan sales growth
Strong growth in emerging markets was a major driver of increased sales in the first nine months of 2012, according to Switzerland-based flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan.
Barilla’s new €40m pasta sauce plant to focus on export markets
Pasta maker Barilla has opened a new €40m pasta sauce facility near its headquarters in Parma, Italy, with most of the products destined for overseas markets, the company has said.
CHOICE Australia says kids’ cereals are nutritionally disappointing
The nutritional value of breakfast cereals marketed to children in Australia is disappointing, with high sugar and salt content and low fiber levels, the country’s consumer watchdog CHOICE says.
Probiotics on a charge in Asia, but players must get organised
With predicted growth of 15 to 20% imminent, probiotics in China and South Asia are destined for big things. But, according to Russell Ward, research director of food analyst Giract, a number of other factors must come into play before the segment...
Mettler-Toledo’s x-ray machine cuts energy bills
Food manufacturers can slash their electricity bills thanks to the launch of an energy-saving x-ray machine from Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray.