DEFRA launches plan to cut food and drink imports
The government is to launch a plan to reduce the nation’s reliance on food and drink imports and increase consumption of UK produce.
Archives for May 21, 2013
Ingredion: Our new encapsulation matrix will “open up product developers’ creativity”
Strong consumer demand for sugar-free gum – a ‘sweet’ spot of the industry – will lead to exciting new flavors and nutrient delivery, says ingredient supplier Ingredion, with the company’s new encapsulation matrix opening up product developers’ creativity.
What’s hot in hydrocolloids?
Rousselot is up for sale – but competition laws may preclude other gelatine specialists from buying it…And which ingredients are seeing the biggest price fluctuations? FoodNavigator brings you the latest in the world of hydrocolloids.
UK forum to look at global beef and lamb trends
Trends in the global beef and lamb sectors will be highlighted at an industry forum arranged by the UK red meat levy board Eblex in June.
RSPO accused of losing consumer faith
International NGOs accused sustainable palm oil organisation RSPO of lacking credibility and losing consumer faith during a live online debate on Tuesday, including for widespread use of GreenPalm certificates in developed markets.
Prepared meals remain hard sell in Mexican market
Sales of prepared meals in Mexico are forecast to trend up in the next five years, according to a recent report, but are still lagging behind the overall rate of economic growth in the country.
LIVE FROM SWEETS AND SNACKS EXPO IN CHICAGO
Nestlé Cocoa Plan to expand to US products
Nestlé USA announced at the National Confectioners Association (NCA) show that the company is expanding its Nestlé Cocoa Plan responsible sourcing program to its American product offerings.
B Corp certification brings solid business benefits to gift basket purveyor
Best Organics, a Boulder, CO-based company that offers organic food gift baskets, is the latest to take the plunge into B Corporation status. It solidified the company’s outward profile, but also brought some surprises through introspection.
Sourdough improves quality of par-baked frozen breads, study
Use of certain sourdough cultures can improve volume and crumb firmness in partially baked whole wheat bread, finds new research.
FDA urged to 'keep milk milk' and reject flavoured milk sweetener petition
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep milk milk” and reject a petition requesting an amendment to the standard of identity of milk and milk products.
Live from Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago
Candy trends take spotlight at industry event
At the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, new confection and snack products on display reflect what flavors, ingredients and categories candy consumers are hungering for.
ExxonMobil breaks new ground with food grade lube
ExxonMobil has expanded the range of its food grade lubricants that have won ISO 22000 accreditation.
Warning letter gives look at how FDA views supplement-beverage divide
Among recent warning letters sent by the US Food and Drug Administration to supplement manufacturers one stood out from the rest as it bears upon how the agency view the differentiation of beverages and supplements, according to Justin Prochnow, an...
DISPATCHES FROM THE 2013 INNOBEV GLOBAL BEVERAGES CONGRESS, WARSAW, POLAND
Coca-Cola HBC Poland boss sees ‘huge challenges’ in growing discount dominance
The rise of discount retailers – along German lines – will create huge challenges and opportunities in Poland’s RTD beverage market through to 2020, says the general manager of Coca-Cola Hellenic Polska.
NASA funds Star Trek style 3D food printer
NASA has agreed to fund the development of a 3D food printer to supply food for astronauts during space travel and help feed the world’s growing population.
DISPATCHES FROM THE 2013 ZENITH INTERNATIONAL UK SOFT DRINKS CONFERENCE
‘We’ve spent a lot of money to remain ‘Innocent’ worldwide': Richard Reed
Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells BeverageDaily.com that he anticipates the brand will probably attempt to crack Latin America using Coke’s marketing muscle, before launching in the US.
First genomes sequenced in foodborne pathogen database project
The genomes of the first 10 infectious microorganisms studied have been sequenced by a project involving government agencies, a US university and Agilent Technologies.
What characterizes a whole grain product?
Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.
Expert calls for 'food environment' to support consumer education, as study shows labeling alone is ineffective to reduce sodium intakes
Educating consumers to read food labels to reduce their sodium intake does not work, says a new study.
India subsidises broiler rearing
The government of Uttar Pradesh state in India has introduced an ambitious scheme to incentivise the rearing of millions of broiler chickens.