Nutrition runs up front in the US snack bar race: Rabobank
Nutrition and energy bars head up the soaring $6bn US snack bar market, according to a new report.
Archives for October 29, 2012
Soda-Lo salt ‘microspheres’ can slash sodium in bread, peanuts and microwave popcorn, says Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle has developed several ‘ready-to-use recipes’ helping US firms slash sodium in bread, peanuts and microwave popcorn by using tiny salt ‘microspheres’ which deliver a disproportionately salty taste for their size by maximizing surface area...
Vietnam going all out for growth in seafood exports
The Vietnamese seafood industry is eyeing exports worth $10-10.5bn by 2020, according to a leading trade official, although judging by recent trends, this might be a difficult task.
Fat-rich foods set up long term risk for malnutrition, suggests study
Consumption of fat laden foods can have huge implications for the risk of malnourishment in older age, according to new research.
New poultry stunning rules may affect quality, warns Dutch firm
New European Union (EU) rules on animal welfare, applicable from January 2013, might affect the quality of EU-made poultry meat, a spokesman for a major Dutch poultry producer has told an international conference in Brussels on the protection of animals...
Welfare awards recognise European achievements
Some of Europe’s leading food companies were recognised for their contribution towards raising animal welfare standards at an award ceremony in Paris last week.
EHL introduces lemon myrtle for UK food manufacturers
EHL Ingredients has introduced the Australian herb lemon myrtle to the UK market, touting it as a natural, organic ingredient with lemon and basil notes that could be used in tea, or as a food ingredient.
Dr. Oetker joins Ontario’s $39 billion agri-food sector
German frozen pizza giant Dr. Oetker has announced the construction of a new facility in Canada, the latest company to join the Ontario Food Cluster.
Beige apocalypse: Why have bread volumes nosedived in the past five years in the FDMx channel?
Pound volumes of bread & rolls, ready-to eat breakfast cereals and wheat-based cereal bars have plummeted in the past five years in the US food, drug and mass channel as shoppers spurn ‘beige’ center of store categories, according to new data.
Mondelēz, PepsiCo et al take precautions as Hurricane Sandy hits the East Coast
Food and beverage manufacturers with offices and factories on the East Coast have taken precautions to protect staff and keep their businesses running as smoothly as possible as Hurricane Sandy kicks in.
Minister slams NZ's “Couch Potato” award for obesity
The New Zealand government has lashed out against the recent Couch Potato Awards, which pitted arch-rivals Australia and New Zealand against each other to decide which country has made the least effort to implement obesity policies.
Vitamin price drops but BASF nutrition sees 4% sales growth
BASF’s nutrition and health unit (N&H) earned €492m in Q3 – 4% more for the quarter than in 2011 when it had sales of €471m – despite falling prices for most vitamins.
Danes set to achieve sow stall compliance
Danish pig producers have announced they are confident of being ready in time for the EU’s partial ban on the use of sow stalls. According to the latest estimates from Denmark, the industry claims around 85% of its farmers are already keeping pregnant...
Peanut skins may improve nutrition and flavour of peanut butter
Adding peanut skins to peanut butter could help to improve nutritional value while maintaining the flavour, say researchers.
Study claims optimum soya milk chocolate method
Soya milk chocolate can be perfected by increasing the refining time, according to new research.