Middle East and Asia boost Australia’s beef exports
Australian beef and veal exports reached record highs last month, boosted by surge in demand from China and the Middle East.
Archives for March 6, 2013
Zeelandia eyes Russian market with new joint venture
Dutch bakery ingredients supplier Zeelandia has established a joint venture with importer East West Services to expand its presence on the Russian and Kazakhstani markets.
US attorney files objection of Hostess-Flowers sale on environmental law grounds
A US attorney has filed an objection on the Hostess bread business sale because the contract would release Flowers Foods from environmental liabilities.
Environmental Working Group, Organic Voices form GMO labeling coalition
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Organic Voices, the group behind the Just Label It campaign, have announced a new collaboration to advocate for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients and to highlight the benefits of...
Indian investigation
Cadbury to face tough questions over so-called “phantom factory” scam
Almost exactly a year ago, Cadbury India was showing off its position as the country’s fourth most admired company, according to Fortune magazine; but today the chocolate major is preparing to fight accusations from tax authorities that it had...
Cereal bar targets free-from, nutrition and energy sectors, says The Frank Food Company MD
UK start-up The Frank Food Company will target the free-from, nutrition and energy sectors with its new cereal bar range, its managing director says.
It’s Great When You’re Sweet…Yeah: Sensient unveils Black Grape flavor
Sensient Technologies claims that high sugar prices mean beverage brands are looking for alternative sweeteners, as it launches eight new flavors targeted at the beverage industry.
Food image database aims to boost validity of consumer preference research
A new image database will offer food scientists the fundamental tools they require to complete important studies on consumer preference and understanding, say the researchers behind the new database.
a2 Milk UK establishment costs offset A2 Corporation H1 sales increase
Costs relating to the establishment of the a2 Milk UK joint venture contributed to a H1 profits decrease for Australasian dairy processor A2 Corporation (A2C), the company has revealed.
Ikea cake recalled due to faecal contamination
Ikea has stopped the sale of two affected batches of chocolate and butterscotch almond cake over fears it might be contaminated with fecal matter.
Food security dependent on slashing global inequality, policymakers told
Improving global food security can’t be tackled in isolation and needs to be aligned with concerted government action to drive down world inequality, food policymakers and experts have been told.
Russia refuses to compromise on ractopamine
Russia does not intend to abandon its claims regarding the presence of ractopamine in meat products from the US, officials have warned.
Stevia extracts – without agriculture? Evolva and Cargill join forces on fermentation-derived extracts
Swiss firm Evolva Holding has partnered with Cargill to develop and commercialise stevia extracts derived from a fermentation process, rather than through traditional extraction from the stevia plant.
FSA reveals BSE breaches but stresses low risk
A series of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) breaches has been announced by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), who described the risk to human health as “very low”.
Kerry continues sub-Saharan expansion with South African acquisition
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours has acquired South African sweet ingredients firm Orley Foods for an undisclosed sum, in a deal it hopes will expand Kerry’s presence in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cargill promotes ground beef
US meat processing giant Cargill has launched a new website to promote ground beef.
Is perilla the new chia? It's time for perilla to 'step out of the shadows of other plant-based omega-3s', says Valensa
By rights, perilla seeds should be the first choice for firms looking for good sources of the omega-3 fatty acid Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) ahead of chia and flaxseed, because they are cheaper, have higher concentrations of ALA and a better taste...
Vermont GMO labeling bill passes first hurdle, but legal challenges await, warns assistant attorney general
A GMO labeling bill has passed its first regulatory hurdle in Vermont after the House Agriculture Committee passed it by an 8-3 vote last Friday.
Global Food Safety Conference 2013 in Barcelona
Neogen: economic adulteration will proliferate
Instances of economically-motivated adulteration will grow globally as the economic slowdown continues to bite, with the EU horse meat scandal just one high profile example, according to Neogen Corporation.
Global Food Safety Conference 2013 in Barcelona
United approach critical to move to preventive mindset, says FDA
Collaboration is vital to shift from a responsive to a preventative approach to foodborne disease outbreaks, according to a senior FDA figure.
Focus on New Zealand: The great balancing act
A high lambing percentage in 2012-13 meant it was a good year for New Zealand lamb, but this was tempered with a decline in the breeding flock, which meant supply remains tight. Carina Perkins reports
Consumers will only buy smaller portions if the price is right, or the bigger ones disappear, says researcher
While food manufacturers can introduce smaller sodas, burgers and salads to menus, consumers are not going to buy them unless they charge a proportionately lower price, or in turn get rid of their super-size options and make the smaller option the only...