The low fat 'healthy halo': Fat labelling more powerful than calorie information in consumers' minds
When it comes to judging the health value of foods, a low fat label may be more powerful than caloric information, according to new research.
Archives for June 9, 2013
Nestlé touts largest ever German investment - €220m in capsule coffee
Nestlé has started construction of a new €220m facility in Germany for manufacturing its Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee capsules – the company’s largest ever German investment.
Business has a 'huge runway' ahead of it: CEO John Cochran
Tennessee’s first legal moonshine brand claims 'explosive’ US growth
The new CEO of Tennessee’s first legal ‘moonshine’ brand Ole Smoky says the category is riding high on brown spirits growth and the millennial desire to try new things that are a ‘bit naughty’.
Big interview: Steve Hughes, CEO, Boulder Brands
Boulder Brands CEO: ‘I’ve been following food trends for 30 years and I’ve never seen anything like gluten-free ‘
Back in 2008/9, Boulder Brands CEO Steve Hughes had a lot of sleepless nights. The struggling Smart Balance spreads business - which represented 90% of group revenues - was running “in fourth gear” - and the economy was in the doldrums.
New research into exactly where Americans' calories are coming from throws up surprising results
A new analysis of where Americans are getting their calories from has thrown up some surprising results, with the percentage of energy derived from so-called ‘junk-food’ such as soda, burgers and fries from fast-food chains proving to be somewhat lower...
Halal special
Asia needs real halal standards before it can compete with the West
When you are catering to 1.8bn Muslim shoppers in a market that, according to The Economist, is likely to grow by 35% by 2030, there is bound to be a degree of fragmentation, but when it comes to halal, it is often more a case of disorganisation.
Taiwan testers refute Singapore bubble tea chemical claims
Taiwan’s government has claimed it is still trying to obtain details on the tests conducted by Singapore authorities that led to the city state banning several brands of bubble tea.
EU group stresses food safety focus
A group of European research organisations have stressed the importance of food safety by identifying knowledge gaps and areas which require more focus in response to concerns that the issue is slipping down the agenda.
Opinion
Shuanghui's acquisition of Smithfield aims to satisfy rising domestic demand for meat
Chinese company Shuanghui Group recently announced the acquisition of US meat business Smithfield. Ildiko Szalai, an analyst with Euromonitor International, reflects on the reasons behind the deal.
Flavor hops inspire world beer revolution: Barth-Haas group
The world's largest hops company, Barth-Haas group, tells BeverageDaily.com why so-called 'flavor' hops are ushering in a revolution in beer flavors, starting with the craft beer phenomenon in the US but now spreading across Europe and the rest of the world.
'Making malnutrition history': EU unveils €3.5 billion nutrition package
The European Union has pledged to spend an 'unprecedented' €3.5 billion on improving battling malnutrition accross the globe, reveals Commissioner Piebalgs.
General Mills CFO: ‘The strength of our cereal business is rooted in the breadth of our portfolio’
The breadth of General Mills’ portfolio and targeted marketing enables the company to stay strong in the cereal sector, its CFO says.
Editor’s Blog
Mars cocoa genome research no Monsanto GM moment
Mars' cocoa genome research has the potential to avert a cocoa crisis and could benefit farmers in the developing world – it is no GM scandal.
McDonald’s supplier opens chicken plant in Russia
US meat giant Cargill has invested $40m in a new chicken processing facility in the Tula Oblast region of Russia.
Science brief
Weight loss leads to significant gut microbiota changes
Gastric bypass surgery can boost the richness of the gut microbiota and increase the number of associations between gut microbiota and genes in fat tissue, says a new study that deepens our understanding of how gut bacteria may influence weight.
Bill Gates in YouTube world hunger debate
Bill Gates tackled global hunger in a live web debate on Friday (June 7), the eve of the Big IF London Hyde Park rally, part of the Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign against starvation.
Alcopops tax hikes have had no effect on teen binge drinking injuries
A study of hospital admissions at one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations has shown no reduction in the already high levels of alcohol-related harm since the government increased tax on alcopops.
Food industry should ‘grasp opportunities’ in Central and Eastern Europe
The UK food and beverage industry could do more to grasp export opportunities in Eastern and Central Europe, said experts at a London workshop organised by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) last week.
Alchemy to offer health and safety courses
Alchemy Systems has expanded its SISTEM training platform with the introduction of interactive health and safety courses.
Wanted: would-be food manufacturing engineers
Food manufacturers are targeting a new campaign at 16-19 year olds, parents and teachers in a bid to attract the next generation of food and drink industry engineers.
Bruker unveils mass spectrometry systems
Bruker has expanded its range of mass spectrometry systems claiming they will deliver confident analyses with enhanced resolution, sensitivity and precision in food testing laboratories.
Saputo challenges Kraft over ‘unauthorised’ use of ‘Toppers’ cheese trademark
Saputo Cheese USA – the US subsidiary of Canadian dairy giant Saputo – has filed a lawsuit against Kraft Foods alleging trademark infringement, competition law violation, and false advertising over its “unauthorised” use of the term ‘Toppers’ to market a...
Big jump in Irish cattle slaughter numbers
Cattle throughput is up by over 9% for the year-to-date in the Republic of Ireland (RoI), including increases of 20% for steers and 13% for cows, driven by stronger trading as well as faster disposal of stock and higher mortality rates due to the fodder...
Rise in Australian red meat exports to Saudi Arabia
Australian red meat exports to Saudi Arabia have soared so far this year with analysts predicting further growth in the market.