Pollutant phases of bio-based films identified
The manufacturing and extraction of raw materials are the most pollutant stages of the life cycle when producing bio-based films, according to a study.
Archives for September 26, 2013
Is Nestlé looking to divest its Powerbar sports nutrition brand?
Nestle has declined to comment on a report in Reuters suggesting that it is looking to divest its PowerBar brand.
Judge approves mega-settlement in Diamond Foods investor class action over walnut accounting scandal
A federal judge in California has given the green light to a proposal from Diamond Foods - potentially worth $120m - to settle a class action lawsuit from investors who bought stock in the firm just before its $2.3bn mega-deal to buy Pringles went south...
US, Japan strike deal to fully recognize each other's organic standards
An organic equivalence agreement signed yesterday between the US and Japan will reopen the Japanese market to US organic producers and could provide more—and possibly cheaper—food for US consumers.
Nanotech needs labelling to improve acceptance, say researchers
The labelling of nanotechnology and in food and agriculture will help to increase the ethical and wider societal acceptance of the technology, argue researchers.
Consumers seeking caffeine alternatives that deliver the same energy boost, says Chromadex commissioned survey
Over 70% of Americans may be interested in reduced caffeine energy beverages that can offer the boost of caffeine but without the crash, according to a new survey conducted by Ipsos Research and commissioned by Chromadex.
What’s driving growth in functional food and beverages? A convergence of nutrition, convenience and taste
With the global market for functional foods and beverages on track to reach $176.7 billion this year, this booming category now accounts for 5% of the overall food market and is driving growth for the food industry as a whole, according to Euromonitor.
Eriez gets Xtreme with metal detection
Eriez has unveiled a metal detector which it claims is the first in a line of products that will add more enhancements for the food and packaging industry.
From bitterness extraction to synergistic ingredients: Stevia suppliers tout USPs as use grows in Europe
The European Union now accounts for 40% of all new stevia-containing foods and drink around the world, according to Mintel data, and companies are ramping up efforts to appeal to the market.
'A critical time for nutrition': New report outlines priorities to address malnutrition
A 'groundbreaking' new report from an alliance of more than 50 nutrition experts and NGOs has identified three key areas of focus in the global battle against malnutrition.
Emerging markets such as India must reform to reignite dairy growth
Slowing dairy sales growth in Brazil and India during Q2 2013 means that reforms and infrastructure upgrades are likely necessary to reignite such emerging markets, according to Rabobank.
Urban, young office workers in Asia could energize cereal bar category
The cereal bar category in Asia is on the cusp of a boom with young urbanites a ripe target, particularly in India, says an analyst.
Social media ‘minefield’ warning for food suppliers
Social media is a “minefield” and is forcing food manufacturers and retailers to radically change their business systems and the way they manage consumer complaints, according to the boss of a leading food chain traceability and auditing software company.
Sweeteners: HFCS to monk fruit
HFCS-free: The trend stalled by consumer indifference?
What do Hunt’s ketchup and Capri Sun have in common? They both switched back to using high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) after taking it out of the recipe, the former citing ‘consumer indifference’ and the latter citing sugar prices. Market data indicates...
Kellogg backs US Winter Olympians
The Kellogg Company has sponsored US Winter Olympians with two of its cereal and granola brands Bear Naked and Kashi.
Cantaloupe farm owners charged in listeria outbreak that killed at least 30
The owners of a Colorado cantaloupe farm found to be the source of a 2011 listeria outbreak that killed at least 30 people have been charged in relation to the incident.
RiceBran Technologies buys natural products formulator/co-packer to tap potential of its fibers, proteins
There is huge, untapped, potential to incorporate fibers and proteins from rice bran into bars, powdered drink mixes, and other healthy products, says a natural products formulation expert that has just agreed to sell his business to rice bran...