More snacks = healthier diet, report finds
Americans are snacking more than ever, and the more they snack, the healthier their diets, according to a new report.
Archives for November 13, 2012
GLG Life Tech: We are still ‘very much’ in business
Loss-making stevia supplier GLG Life Tech has reassured investors that it is still “very much” in business in a Q&A document designed to answer questions about its financial affairs.
Is it too risky to market foods containing GMOs as 'all-natural'?
Consumers, market researchers tell us, want foods that are ‘wholesome’, ‘authentic’, and above all ‘natural’, although few of them can articulate what this means. And they are not alone. Regulators have not had much of a stab at defining ‘natural’...
bioMérieux bids to detect listeria
bioMérieux has unveiled its latest product to tackle listeria which it claims offers unprecedented specificity and sensitivity.
US poultry trade urges action on Russian relations
The US poultry industry has joined calls for the government to act fast to establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia.
China seizures raise fears for New Zealand's global dairy reputation
Numerous consignments of baby formula made in New Zealand have been prevented from entering China after authorities branded them substandard. Now it has come to light, the issue is raising concerns that the ensuing Chinese media coverage might...
Australian Greens ramp up live export pressure
The Australian Greens have increased pressure on the government to end live exports, publishing a five-point plan for ending the trade and establishing a robust domestic meat processing sector.
US beef tongue recall
A US company has recalled beef tongue products over fears that the animal’s tonsils were not completely removed.
PepsiCo expects center to speed innovation in China
PepsiCo has officially opened a food and beverage innovation center in China to serve as a hub of product, packaging and equipment innovation for the business throughout Asia.
Real Good Food Company on track for ‘critical’ Christmas period despite profit drops
Operating profits dropped in two of the Real Good Food Company’s (RGFC) bakery businesses – Haydens and R&W Scott – but analysts say the group is on track entering the critical Christmas period.
How food companies are innovating to beat the financial crisis
The financial crisis has also led to a consumer crisis of confidence – but nearly nine out of ten French shoppers see the economic slump as an opportunity to revise consumption habits, according to Nutrimarketing’s Sophie de Reynal.
Green tea compound may help reduce blood sugar
Consumption of green tea could help to dull the spikes in blood sugar associated with starchy food consumption, say researchers.
Cargill invests in Mozambique farming project
Meat processing company Cargill has announced a massive three-year partnership, in which it will invest US$1.35m, to expand farming in northern Mozambique.
Kellogg-Wilmar JV will dive into immediate snacks opportunity
Kellogg and Wilmar’s 50:50 joint venture will dive into immediate opportunities in China’s developed snack market; using Pringles as its springboard, a Kellogg executive has said.
Expert comment
Why does everyone hate the Thai rice mortgage scheme?
The Thai rice mortgage scheme continues to receive a fair amount of media bashing even after completing its first anniversary last month.
Malaysia slams France’s proposal for ‘Nutella tax’
A French politician’s calls for a “Nutella tax” have been met with anger in Malaysia. Central to the terms of the proposal, which will be voted on in Paris this week, lies a 300% duty increase on palm oil imports to the country.