December 14, 2012: EU health claims doomsday? Er, not really…
For years, probiotics and other sections of the food industry have supposedly been dreading the implementation of despised EU health claims laws.
Archives for November 14, 2012
Supergrains! Why quinoa, farro, chia and amaranth should be in every formulator's toolkit
'Super grains' - from farro, spelt, kamut, millet, quinoa and amaranth to chia, freekeh and teff - are high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. They also come with a great backstory, a wholesome, whole grain image and in many cases, gluten-free...
Kalsec draws a bead on fish oil oxidation
Dealing with oxidation-prone fish oil emulsions in sensitive dairy applications will be a little less problematic with a new system solution from Kalsec.
Naturex Foundation honours former CEO with name change
Naturex has said it will honour the memory of recently deceased founder and chairman Jacques Dikansky by changing the name of the foundation he created to aid sustainability and community development.
Experts don't buy new Pepsi’s fat-busting claims
“I know what people are thinking as they head out for a Big Mac, large fries and cola: why not make it a lighter meal and opt for diet- or zero-calorie Coke—or now, a Pepsi Special?” reasons Rashi Chowdhary, a Dubai-based nutritionist.
Scientists developing anti-counterfeit milk powder source test
Scientists in New Zealand are developing a method to identify the geographical source of milk powder products – a potential answer to the problem of counterfeit ‘Made in New Zealand’ infant formula products.
US meat exports: value up, but volumes slow
US meat exports volumes remained sluggish in September, but an increase in value meant that revenues for the third quarter remained ahead of last year’s record figures, according to USDA statistics.
Stevia chewing gum appeals to ‘natural’ ingredients trend, says Cargill
Cargill has developed a stevia chewing gum that it claims will appeal to consumers looking for natural ingredients.
Glendale Foods refurb breaks new ground in UK
Frozen food manufacturer Glendale Foods has delivered a UK first with the installation of a high speed multi-forming machine that can make up to 3,000 meatballs a minute.
Coca-Cola on thinking like a start-up, open innovation and avoiding ‘Kodak moments’
Coca-Cola has to "think and act like a lean start-up company" if it wants to stay ahead of the pack, using its Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) arm to make "more, earlier bets" to find the next big thing in beverages, says its procurement boss.
Britvic and AG Barr finally agree £1.5bn merger
Rival soft drinks firms Britvic and AG Barr have finally agreed a merger to create a £1.5bn business, which will trade under the name Barr Britvic Soft Drinks.
Eased wheat and corn prices set to stir again in Q1 2013, says Rabobank
Wheat and corn prices have eased over the fourth quarter but will spike again at the beginning of 2013 as impacts from demand rationing take hold, Rabobank says.
Children face high exposure to foodborne toxins
Cancer benchmark levels for a number of chemicals in food were exceeded by children in self-reported dietary data, according to a study.
Oz advertising standards report met with food industry fury
Industry groups have slammed the findings of a widescale investigation into Australia’s self-regulatory system for food marketing after its findings painted a gloomy picture of the food and grocery industry.
Health claims, functional foods and healthy reduction: Reflecting on day one at HIE
Is there hope for probiotic health claims after all? What are the opportunities in functional foods? And how should companies appeal to consumers with reduced sugar and reduced salt products? The FoodNavigator and NutraIngredients team reflects on...
How consumer-friendly are hydrocolloids?
Many hydrocolloids are among the most clean label ingredients there are, but how do consumers perceive them?
JBS buys up Brazilian chicken firm
JBS SA has announced the acquisition of Brazilian specialist chicken processor Agroveneto. The company said the deal was valued at approximately R$128m and was subject to approval by the authorities and the company’s board of directors.
Is having kids bad for your health?
Parents with kids under 18* are very focused on the diet and lifestyle of their offspring but have a tendency to neglect their own health, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Hostess to union: If strikes continue we’ll liquidate company 'in a matter of days, not weeks'
Twinkie maker Hostess Brands says that if strike action at its bakeries does not end soon, it will move to “liquidate the company in a matter of days, not weeks”.
Pork boosts Brazil’s meat exports
Brazil’s agricultural exports hit record levels last month, with meat exports boosted by further recovery in the country’s pork trade.
Bankruptcies hit Russian poultry trade
The Russian poultry sector has been hit by a wave of bankruptcies, affecting even the largest producers in the country.