Liquid margarine aligns with EU saturated fat recommendations, says DuPont
European recommendations to reduce and label saturated fats have prompted DuPont to develop a liquid margarine with 60% less saturated fat for use in cakes.
Archives for September 29, 2013
Big Interview
Chr. Hansen CEO: “It is more evolution than revolution – we don’t need revolution”
Chr. Hansen CEO Cees de Jong talks with FoodNavigator about his vision for corporate evolution, with a definite emphasis on emerging markets – without neglecting the company’s European roots.
Nestlé lodges patent for lactoferrin diarrhoea supplement
Diarrhoea can be reduced via supplementation with milk protein, lactoferrin, according to a Nestlé patent published this month by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Special report: Part II
Indonesia’s plantation war with foreign conglomerates
How should Indonesia and, more to the point, the local community, benefit from foreign investment in plantations?
Cargill to distribute Teys beef in the US
Cargill Food Distribution and Teys Australia have entered into an agreement to bring Tey’s beef to Cargill’s US customers.
Judge dismisses lawsuit v Mondelēz over ‘real fruit’ claims on Nabisco cookies, says allegations are ‘ridiculous’
A federal judge has dismissed as “ridiculous” allegations in a lawsuit alleging Nabisco misled shoppers by describing its cookies as containing ‘real fruit’ when they in fact contained fruit purée.
Australian watchdog refuses to impose barriers for processed imports
Australia's Productivity Commission has ruled against putting in place emergency safeguard measures against the import of cheap processed fruits and vegetables as demanded by the local food processing industry.
China’s big two dairies break into world’s top 15
While the world’s five biggest dairy players continue to maintain a firm hold on their positions for another year, Rabobank’s annual survey into the industry’s top 20 giants is notable for the ongoing rise of Chinese players and the slippage of US...
Self regulation? Governments must take the lead on limiting marketing to children, warn experts
Regulation aimed at limiting the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children will only work properly if governments step up their role and set the standards themselves, warn researchers.
CPS unveils 16 grants totalling $3m to tackle produce safety
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has awarded 16 grants totalling $3m aimed at providing the produce industry with food safety practices throughout the supply chain.
DRINKTEC 2013: US TREND TOWARDS NATURAL BEVERAGE COLORS
LycoRed promises juice brands ‘significant’ beta-carotene cost saving
Lycored claims its new Lyc-O-Beta Intense coloring system will bring significant cost savings for producers of beverages such as orange juice, and says US interest in such natural colors is growing.
EFSA highlights risk from potential carcinogen in vegetable fats
Very young children and the elderly may be at particular risk from a potentially carcinogenic chemical compound formed in margarines, bread and vegetable oils when heated, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
IMS Symposium
Food safety is shared responsibility, argues specialist
All stakeholders in the food production chain have a responsibility to improve food safety, according to the EU’s Koen Van Dyck, head of unit, DDG2.G4, food alert system and training.
Chip makers can slash sodium by reducing salt crystal size, say researchers
Smaller salt crystals give a faster, more concentrated perception of saltiness in potato chips, offering a viable sodium reduction strategy, researchers say.
More UK food brands to be sold abroad: City analyst
Major UK food and drink brands will continue to be sold to foreign businesses, according to Julian Wild, partner at law firm Rollits.
Special Edition: Sweeteners
ADM: Dry honey, molasses easier to use than liquid counterparts
Honey, molasses and malt extract have long been incorporated into food products for many other reasons besides their natural sweetening abilities—among them color, aroma, browning, texture, better moisture retention and improved shelf life.
Mondelēz takes trademark appeal to High Court
Mondelēz International has appealed against the New Zealand trademark authority’s decision to OK rival Whittaker’s registration of its Berry Forest chocolate bar, despite protestations that it is too similar to Mondelēz's own Black Forest brand.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH IRISH AGRICULTURE MINISTER
Irish minister commits to growing dairy production by 50% in 5 years
Enda Kenny, Ireland’s Prime Minister, and Simon Coveney, the Irish Minister for Agriculture said the country will take advantage of changes to Europe’s CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) which will allow increased dairy production.