Concrete gumgle: Wrigley develops easy-to-remove chewing gum
Wrigley has filed a patent for a chewing gum base using block polymers that is less adhesive to concrete surfaces.
Archives for March 31, 2014
Spanish government ignores recommendations to double taxes on meat products
The Spanish meat industry has said it is relieved by its government’s decision to ignore recommendations to double its sales tax (value added tax – VAT) on meat products, but the meat sector is still unsure how an upcoming tax reform will affect it.
NPD insights: You must know what existing product your new one will replace
In a world where retail shelves are already overflowing with options, food manufacturers must already know which products consumers will be giving up before buying their new offering, says David Howlett of MMR Research.
Proposals for new regulation on organic farming published by EC
The European Commission (EC) has published proposals for a new regulation on organic production and labelling, in a bid to address shortcomings in the current system and encourage sustained development of the sector.
India’s tea industry gets a new code
The Tea Board of India has announced a new set of guidelines for Indian tea growers under a voluntary code, with an aim to improve the quality of tea produced in the country.
New Zealand government wants to unlock avocado potential
The Avocado Industry Council announced today it will partner with the New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries in an effort to unlock potential in the country’s avocado industry.
The clock is ticking: Act now on FIC label changes
Food businesses need to re-think their labels fast if they don't want to be caught out by the new Food Information for Consumers (FIC) regulation, says RSSL.
US investment network targets European health & wellness firms
Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) is setting up shop in Europe this May at Vitafoods in Geneva and is scouting for investment opportunities in the health and wellness sector.
US claims India has put up walls in food trade
A new report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative has claimed that India’s policies in the food sector are posing significant barriers to trade between the two countries.
Winder Farms CEO: Online grocers never failed because of lack of consumer demand, but because the business model wasn’t right
When Winder Farms CEO Mike Dutton first started tapping private equity firms for cash to support his online grocery shopping business, memories of Webvan (which went bankrupt in 2001) were still fresh, and more than a few doors were slammed in his face...
'Ground laid' for dairy drinks with bits in Brazil: SIG Combibloc
SIG Combibloc is predicting a bright future for the dairy drink with bits category in Brazil following the launch of the latest "drinksplus product" - chocolate milk containing flakes of coconut.
Russian poultry farmers suffer losses
While the prices for pork in Russia continue to rise, the price of poultry in the market has recently hit its lowest level ever, which has hit the profitability of the country’s poultry producers, according to market participants.
Welsh Beef promoted in Italian retail chain
Welsh Beef is being sold in Italy for the first time, as 80 Bennet stores are promoting Welsh products from 27 March until 9 April.
FSA calls for campylobacter research
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting tenders for campylobacter research, to explain figures that suggest rates of food poisoning from the bacteria are lower in deprived areas of Scotland than the country’s other areas.
Beauty and the Beast: US consumers ditch Pepsi, marry Monster
PepsiCo was the biggest loser in US carbonated soft drinks in 2013, according to Beverage Digest, with worrying volume and market share loss data contrasting sharply with Monster’s stellar sales.
Saturated fat in the dock: ‘Our nutritional courts tried and convicted the wrong man’
As the debate over the role of saturated fat in cardiovascular disease intensifies, the authors of a new commentary claim that the “real villains” in the American diet are trans fat, sugar, and high-GI foods that rapidly convert to sugar.
Parmalat 'strengthens its position' in Australia with Harvey Fresh buy
Italian dairy giant Parmalat has moved to strengthen its market position Down Under through the acquisition of Australian dairy and juice product manufacturer Harvey Fresh.
Algatech: Functional food on astaxanthin horizon
Israeli firm Algatechnologies will work towards gaining approval for its astaxanthin as a novel food and beverage ingredient in Europe, but first it must meet existing demands and cut prices, it said.