‘Mindless eating’ in Britain spells opportunity for industry, says National Obesity Forum
Research that suggests Britons consume 43% more than they should each year spells opportunity for dietetic products, the National Obesity Forum chair says.
Archives for March 25, 2013
Poultry texture analyser delivers speed and accuracy
A tool for measuring poultry tenderness has been launched by Stable Micro Systems, which the texture analysis expert claimed breaks new ground in terms of speed, accuracy and simplicity.
Study hails eco-friendly synthetic colour test
Scientists have outlined an eco-friendly test for certain synthetic food colours commonly used in soft drinks and sugar and gelatin-based confectionery.
Horse meat - The latest developments
Horse meat mislabelled as diced beef sold in UK
Forty kilograms of horse meat labelled as diced beef has been sold in Preston and Liverpool, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
FDA sends warning letters to two farms concerning drug residues
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two warning letters on the subject of illegal drug residue in the space of a week.
PACKAGING EXPERT NOTES DISTANCE FROM CLASSIC COKE BOTTLE
Pepsi: 1st US bottle redesign since 1996 is only start...
PepsiCo will roll out its first new shape Pepsi bottle since 1996 across the US from April and says further launches will follow in 2013, and packaging expert Andrew Streeter tells BeverageDaily.com he thinks the brand has distanced itself from the...
Growth market
FMC to expand global production by one-third with new Thailand plant
Eager to move forward with supplying the fast-growing Asian market, food technology major FMC has broken ground on its major new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand, through which FMC expects to increase its global...
Taura to launch URC BakeFruit range in Asia
New Zealand’s Taura Natural Ingredients plans to launch a new range of concentrated fruit pieces for bakery and foodservice operators in Asia. The products will fit in the premium category and will be specific to the niche.
High-carb babies set up for lifetime of weight gain and obesity: Study
Consumption of high-carbohydrate foods during infancy could program people for lifelong increased weight gain and obesity, suggests new animal research.
Norway food and water quality lab needs financing shake-up, says EFTA
Norway must bring the financing of a laboratory that verifies the quality of drinking water and foodstuffs in line with state aid provisions, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
EU sugar deficit will not grow, says Euromonitor
The EU’s sugar quota fell three million metric tons short of demand in 2012 leading to an 11% price hike, but the deficit is not expected to increase due to stagnant demand for sugar-based foods and health concerns, according to market analysts...
Diana Plant Sciences debuts cocoa ingredient derived from plant stem cells
Diana Plant Sciences, based in Portland, OR, has brought to market what it says is the first nutraceutical ingredient produced completely in a bioreactor via plant stem cell technology.
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
Unraveling the benefits of the Mediterranean diet: The rise and rise of olive polyphenols
A growing body of science unraveling exactly why olives are so healthy - coupled with a new wave of olive-polyphenol ingredients targeting food and beverage makers - is prompting a resurgence of interest in one of the oldest ‘heart-friendly’ foods in town.
Horsemeat found in Greek chicken nuggets
Greek food safety authorities have announced they have found horse DNA in more frozen meat products, including chicken nuggets.
BILLION DOLLAR BAKERY DIVESTMENT CONFIRMED
Eight months later: CSM sells bakery supplies for $1.05bn
CSM has agreed to sell its bakery supplies businesses to private equity firm Rhône Capital for $1.05bn, eight months after its announcement to reposition as a bio-based ingredients firm.
Foreign firms investing over US$1bn in Indian food processing industry
According to a dispatch to parliament, in just under three years since foreign direct investment (FDI) was opened up for the food processing industry, investors have pumped almost Rs6,200 crore (US$1.15bn) into the segment.
High salt intake causes 2.3 million deaths per year
Excessive salt consumption accounts for an estimated 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases globally, new data reports.
Russia considers Spanish meat imports ban
Russia is considering a ban on meat imports from 614 companies in Spain that were previously approved as suppliers under the guarantees of Spanish veterinary services, Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has announced.
Reports of foodborne illness outbreaks decline by 40%, says CSPI
Foodborne illness outbreaks have decreased by 40% in a decade, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Mondelez moves to patent degradable gum
The number two gum player Kraft (now Mondelez) has filed a patent for a degradable gum composition that is similar to one currently being assessed for novel foods approval in the EU.
Supermarket wars
Crafty Coles' property plan leaves Woolworths with egg on its face
Some say it was sneaky, others say it was shrewd, but whatever the motivation, the latest stunt by Coles against its super-rival Woolworths has set the cat among the pigeons in the battle for Australian supermarket supremacy.
Done deals
Kraft signs up with Australian cheese major for pan-Asia distribution
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) and Kraft Foods Australia have announced the start of a long-term partnership under which Kraft will produce specially formulated cream cheese under WCB's Sungold brand.
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
All olive oils are not created equal, says firm seeking to break new ground in cardio health with OxLDL message
All olive oils are not created equal, claims one firm hoping to shake up the ultra-traditional olive oil market with a new polyphenol-packed product. But it’s not just about the difference between extra-virgin and refined varieties.
Dean Foods launches consumer-driven high-protein TruMoo innovation
Dean Foods has launched a high-protein, long-life version of its popular TruMoo flavoured milk range in an attempt to meet increasing US consumer demand for protein-enriched beverages.