IPPE: Weather hits visitor numbers
Early indications suggest that the number of attendees the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) was 4,000 below predicted numbers.
Archives for February 4, 2014
Sweeteners in the water supply? Stevia gains funding on environmental grounds
The Swedish government has supported a stevia project led by Bayn Europe and Barentz based on concerns that non-biodegradable sweeteners may have adverse effects on water supplies.
Russia reduces long-term support of meat industry
The Russian government is to cut funding for livestock production development for the period up to 2020 by more than 10 times, from RUB65bn (US$1.84bn) to RUB4.6bn (US$0.13bn), according to its press service.
Welsh meat executives pursue Russian opportunity
Welsh meat bosses will be hoping for success in Russia with a trade mission to a major food and drink show in Moscow.
Cargill rolls out finely textured beef labels
Citing increased consumer and retailer demand for transparency, Cargill rolled out labels on all consumer and bulk ground beef products containing finely textured beef (FTB) starting Jan. 20, 2014. The label “Contains Finely Textured Beef” is printed...
SPC Ardmona hammers Oz PM’s criticism of ‘over-generous’ conditions
Troubled SPC Ardmona has lashed out at claims by the Australian prime minister that the company is a “union shop”, and that the cause of its difficulties are because of “over generous” allowances and “extraordinary” staff conditions.
WHO urges regulation to cut cancers linked to alcohol and obesity
Governments could slow a rapid rise in cancer rates by regulating alcohol and sugary drinks in the same way as tobacco use, claims a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Thermo Fisher seals $13.6bn Life Tech deal
Thermo Fisher Scientific has completed its acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation for $13.6bn plus the assumption of $1.5bn in net debt.
Microbiological skills gap ‘concerning’, says Campden BRI
Campden BRI has warned of a microbiological skills gap in newly qualified and established microbiologists based on member feedback.
AB Sciex develops meat speciation test
A meat speciation method for detecting pig and horse contamination has been developed by scientists at the University of Münster and AB Sciex.
Dairy Farmers of America acquires Oakhurst Dairy
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the largest dairy cooperative in the US, has acquired Oakhurst Dairy, a family-owned, New England dairy processor, for an undisclosed sum.
Australian healthy food effort has failed, says study
Efforts by successive Australian governments to make more healthy foods available in the country have failed, with few controls on food and beverage manufacturers being enforced, a new study has found.
Alternative snack protein: “Hybrid” meat wins over insects, lentils and seaweed
Locusts, lentils, seaweed or “hybrid” meat? Researchers have found that consumers prefer the thought of non-specified meat substitute snacks over those containing insects or seaweed.
Children are major at-risk group for foodborne illnesses
Youngsters are highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses and practical school lessons should teach pupils about food safety, according to a study in the Food Control journal.
Larger portions decrease liking of food: study
Not only do larger portions lead consumers to like the food they are eating less, they also reduce how often people consume those foods, according to the authors of a recent Carnegie Mellon University study.
Food additives among top food safety concerns
Just as many UK consumers are concerned about food additives as about food poisoning, according to the latest Public Attitudes Tracker survey from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Live from Probiota 2014
Data eater: EU probiotic yoghurt market to drop 4.5% by 2018; supplements on the up
The market for probiotic yoghurt in 20 key European Union markets will fall 4.5% in the five years between now and 2018, but the overall sector trend remains positive, Euromonitor International analyst Ewa Hudson told a packed Probiota congress in...
‘Natural’ means whatever food marketers want it to mean, says new organic food campaign
What do genetically engineered soybeans, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and chickens raised with the use of antibiotics all have in common? They are all in products that come with ‘all-natural’ labels.
The end of the meal as we know it? Half of eating occasions now snacks, says Hartman
No idea what, when or where you’re likely to be eating later? Eating on the go half the time? Grazing throughout the day? You’re not alone.
Lowering salt improves heart and kidney health of CKD patients
Reducing salt consumption may help prolong the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease, a study from the University of Queensland study has found.
Kangshifu steals march on Coke in global soft drinks struggle
Tingyi's successful Chinese brand Kangshifu is gaining ground on Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Sprit in the bottle for world soft drinks domination, according to new Canadean research.