Eriez metal detection aims for product purity
Eriez pairs metal detectors with magnetic separators, creating systems aimed for processing operations looking to safeguard product purity.
Archives for January 7, 2014
What's on our calendar in 2014
FQN puts industry topics under the microscope in 2014
Product Inspection systems and Sanitation have been chosen as the two foundation topics to launch FoodQualityNews’s special newsletters this year.
Overweight only accounts for half of heart disease risk
Reducing blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose could be just as important as losing weight to prevent heart disease and stroke, according to a new research review.
Alfa Laval launches the RotaCheck
Tank cleaning equipment not chosen correctly
A ‘Tank Cleaning Systems’ subgroup created by the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) will meet at the VDMA in Frankfurt next month to discuss its guidelines.
PepsiCo Doritos Super Bowl competition heats up
PepsiCo has selected five finalist video entries for its user-generated Super Bowl advert competition.
Brand owners embracing stand-up pouches
Canned soup in decline across Europe and Australia
Canned soup is in decline due to its metal food can packaging, says Euromonitor International.
Bitter grimace explained by Japanese scientists
Researchers in Japan have identified links between how palatable a taste is and blood circulation across different parts of the face—going some way to giving an explanation for the squinting mechanism caused by the taste of something bitter.
Dean Foods, DFA facing alleged 'conspiracy not to compete' lawsuit
A dismissed antitrust lawsuit alleging a “conspiracy not to compete” between Dean Foods, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and National Dairy Holdings (NDH) has been reinstated by a US federal appeals court.
Cheerio GMOs! But can General Mills have its non-GMO cake and eat it?
Is it possible to have your non-GMO cake and eat it?
Activists blast moves by GMA to pre-empt state-driven GMO labeling initiatives with new 'federal solution'
Anti-GMO activists have reacted with fury to leaked proposals by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) to develop federal rules governing GMO labeling that would pre-empt state-driven initiatives.
‘Formulation friendly’ quinoa powder aims beyond supplement market
A supplier of drum dried organic ancient grain powders has launched a standalone quinoa powder with applications ranging from supplements to RTD and RTM beverages, baked products and even soups. FutureCeuticals hopes quinoa's broad food industry appeal...
EU recommends stricter dioxins, furan and PCB control
The food industry must control the presence of dioxins, furans and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) more accurately, according to a European Commission recommendation.
GM free: Ulrick & Short becomes first UK firm to gain 'Ohne Gentechnik' certification
Certification by German-government backed 'Ohne Gentechnik' labelling scheme will help British supplier Ulrick & Short to a competitive advantage in the GM-sensitive German market, says the firm.
Welsh Lamb mission aims to open up US market
A diplomatic Welsh Lamb mission, led by Welsh Minister for Natural Resources and Food Alun Davies, has set off for the US in a bid to export 3,100 tonnes of premium quality lamb to the US each year.
Russian ban costs US meat industry millions of dollars
The US meat industry has lost as much as US$7m-$8m as a result of the import ban implemented by Russia at the beginning of 2013, according to experts.
Greek yogurt shortages 'not expected' after plant fire: KRI-KRI
Greek yogurt manufacturer KRI-KRI does not expect to experience any supply issues in or outside Greece as a result of the fire that tore through its Serres yogurt production plant on Christmas Eve.
Australians give marks for beer advertising
From the legendary “matter of fact, I’ve got it now” Vic Bitter ads to the notorious Toohey’s Dry “tongue” commercial, the history of Australian TV beer advertising is long and illustrious.
Thinking outside the box? H.U.M.A.N. moves beyond the vending machine to the ‘healthy micro-market’
The entrepreneur who proved that vending machines can dispense more than candy and soda and still make a decent return has taken the H.U.M.A.N. Healthy Vending concept to the next level with the launch of a new breed of self-service ‘micro markets’.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner? That’s so last century, says Technomic…
What are the key consumer drivers shaping the foodservice marketplace in 2014?
Few people with metabolic syndrome follow nutrition recommendations: Nordic nutrition study
People who suffer from metabolic syndrome - or are at high risk of developing the condition - have a very weak level of adherence to the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, according to research from Finland.
General Mills: Next generation growth is in subscription snacking
General Mills says its subscription snacking service Nibblr will feed next generation business growth as convenience booms.
Bird flu found at Chinese poultry market
Chinese authorities have confirmed that a sample taken from a live poultry market in the country’s Guangdong province has tested positive for bird flu H7N9.
ChromaDex signs $62 million deal for Niagen, Purenergy ingredients
ChromaDex has announced the largest deal in its history, a $62 million agreement with nework marketing company 5LINX that covers its Niagen and Purenergy ingredients.
Dietitians say anti-wheat, pro-nutrition info sentiments will top 2014 trends
Consumers are demanding more nutritional information than ever, and yet obesity rates continue to climb, with some dietitians worrying that Americans are becoming complacent in their unhealthy weights. Kale, chia and wheat-free will stay hot in 2014,...