AAK profits rise in Q2 in spite of confectionery fats lag
Specialty fats supplier AAK has reported 12% growth in operating profits in its second quarter (Q2) results despite declining confectionery fat sales.
Archives for July 22, 2013
Health meets yum: Tasty and healthy must become synonymous, says BASF VP
Opportunities abound in the snacking sector, but tasty and health must become synonymous as consumers increasingly seek out healthy alternatives, says BASF’s Samy Jandali.
Keep it real! Chobani urged to phase-out use of milk from GMO-fed cows
Chobani has vowed to “explore the complexities” of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) following the launch of a petition in the US that claims it is reliant on milk from cows fed a diet full of genetically-altered produce.
UPDATE: High protein ‘super’ cereal targets global obesity epidemic, says developer
A newly developed cereal high in protein and fiber but low in fat, salt and sugar has hit the market to tackle the global obesity epidemic, its developer ViSalus says.
Fonterra Light-Proof milk bottle escapes 'Worst Packaging Award' shame
Fonterra’s Light Proof milk bottle has narrowly avoided being named a finalist in the Unpackit ‘Worst Packaging Award’ category, despite receiving more than half of all the nominations made.
Nut mould may spread AIDS
Aflatoxins – a group of mycotoxins produced by mouldy food – may be exacerbating Africa’s AIDS epidemic.
Special edition: Sustainable sourcing
Cargill on sustainable palm oil: The low hanging fruit has been captured, now the hard work begins
As the pressure to source sustainable palm oil has intensified, several big names in the US from Kroger and Walmart to McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts have said that by 2015, they will only use RSPO (Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil) certified products.
AFDO revamps regulatory review process
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) has introduced its Regulatory Issue Review Form, streamlining the review process and ensuring consistency in handling issues.
No eruption for Volcano after FDA recall
Volcano Company is recalling all lots of its male enhancement liquid and male enhancement capsules from consumers due to undeclared active ingredients.
Australian gov under fire for Indonesia live exports
The Australian Greens have hit back against the government over plans to increase live cattle exports to Indonesia.
India's Supreme Court recommends ‘indefinite moratorium’ on GM crops
A technical expert committee set up by India’s Supreme Court, has this week recommended an indefinite moratorium on the field trials of genetically modified crops until the government tables suitable mechanisms for regulation and safety.
Is sustainability a priority for stevia users?
Stevia supplier PureCircle has released sustainability goals for 2020 - but is sustainability really top-of-mind for stevia users? And why does the company define calorie reduction as part of sustainability? FoodNavigator speaks with PureCircle's...
Premier Foods puts faith in Power Brands and cost cutting
Premier Foods will continue to develop its Power Brands and deliver a further £10M of cost savings this year, according to a statement accompanying its half-year results posted today (July 23).
Sustainable trade-offs? Balancing food production and greenhouse emissions
Using sustainable methods to increase global crop yields could help provide more food to people in need while also slashing greenhouse emissions, say scientists.
Royal baby to boost British food and drink sales
The new royal baby will boost sales of British food and drink, as patriotic Brits toast its arrival, according to grocery think tank IGD.
PETA relaunches anti-meat smoking baby campaign
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has relaunched its banned billboard featuring a smoking baby, which compares the health effects of smoking with those of eating meat.
More pathogens sequenced in 100K genome project
The genomes of another 20 foodborne pathogens have been sequenced by Agilent Technologies, government agencies and a US university.
EU and US to cooperate on food, nutrition and nanotech standards
The European Union and the United States have agreed to harmonise standards for food safety and nutrition and nanotechnology among the first collaborative research priorities to come out of trade and investment talks.
Maple Leaf sells Ontario turkey farms
Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods has announced plans to sell its turkey growing operations in southern Ontario.
Industry and public to be consulted on fibre claims Down Under
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a consultation paper about the qualifying criteria for dietary fibre nutrition content claims.