Software to evaluate Campylobacter in broiler meat risk
A software tool for setting and evaluating risk-based microbiological criteria for Campylobacter in broiler meat has been developed.
Archives for June 3, 2014
Healthy burgers could be on the menu: Study
Consumers have a positive attitude towards healthy burgers and therefore a greater propensity to buy them, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
Eating prunes can help weight loss
Research from the University of Liverpool found that including prunes in weight may control diets and even improve weight loss. But can the dried plum get past its image problem?
Anti-extravagance and acquisitions in Asia rock global spirits market
Asia’s role in the global spirits market has surprised analysts over in recent months, with moves to curb extravagance in China, Suntory’s acquisition of Beam in January and Emperador’s winning bid to acquire White & Mackay each causing a stir.
World Environment Day - June 5 2014 - Driving action on climate change
Sustainable food: Cut the greenwashing and act now, says Food Tank
Food manufacturers don’t understand the urgency of sustainability and need to act faster, but also communicate actions better with consumers, says the president of global NGO Food Tank.
Sick: Manufacturers demand more intelligence on their sensors
Sick has re-released its LMS511 Bulkscan laser scanner with more accessories for easier maintenance.
General Mills: Soy protein Cheerios hold mainstream appeal
General Mills has developed a high-protein variant of its flagship cereal brand Cheerios using soy – a product it says will sit comfortably in the mainstream breakfast aisle.
The $4.5bn US soyfood market: Soymilk in a funk; tofu a ‘dark horse’, explosive growth in bars, cereals, snacks
The US soymilk category remains in a funk according to a new report, which shows retail sales - which topped $1bn five years ago - slumped 8.5% to $638m in 2013, while sales of soy-based meat alternatives fell 1% to $776m, despite all the excitement...
Solving the unhealthy = tasty dilemma
As the number of overweight and obese people worldwide continues to climb, policymakers and public health officials are scratching their heads over how to stimulate healthier food choices among consumers.
Chinese pig farmers switch from pigs to lamb and cattle
China’s pig breeders appear to have had enough of low prices and are moving on to breed sheep. The key agricultural province of Shandong is seeing a shift to sheep this spring, according to reports from the local government.
Thinking big, getting small: Sizing up Mars product launches
The candy giant is looking to take a bigger bite out of the confectionery market with bite-size bars, giant-size candies, and other fresh takes on existing brands.
Foods and supplements aimed at autism must walk fine regulatory line, attorney says
Parents of autistic children can have a certain desperation to find ways to help their kids overcome the isolating deficits of the condition. Recent research has focused on potential nutritional and digestive anomalies exhibited by these children, and...
OTA: organic certification enough for non-GMO claims
The Organic Trade Association says that third-party certification under the USDA National Organic Program is sufficient for non-GMO label claims, calling organic production is the optimal solution to US agriculture, according to a statement from its...
Chewing gum is a 'cheap' way to help stay alert: Study
Chewing gum may make you more alert and could be useful in contexts such as driving, according to a new study.
Booting up breakfast: Federation of Bakers pushes toast for kids
The Federation of Bakers has designed ‘breakfast boots’ to hold toast as part of an on-going campaign to promote bread as part of a healthy, balanced diet, its director says.
1000 not out for Fortress and UK-made metal detectors
Fortress Technology (Europe) has supplied its 1000 detector this month from its UK site to the same firm that took delivery of the first one in January 2011.
“We believe that the sugar confectionery category and our brands within it are the 'most honest' category in store": Chewits owner
What are you playing at? Kellogg, Coca-Cola and Cloetta accused of ‘sneaky’ advertising to kids
Food and drink firms are using so called ‘advergames’ and social media to get around laws governing advertising to children, a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary has claimed.
Namibia ready to export beef to Hong Kong after May audit
Namibia is ready to export beef to Hong Kong after a food and livestock safety audit carried out last month (May) by the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety.
Wheat prospects better but still at ‘a very sensitive stage’: Analyst
Wheat yields are looking good and prices are on a downward trend but manufacturers shouldn’t get their hopes up yet, according to one market analyst.
Soapbox
Why didn't Sir Alex Ferguson shift his Bordeaux at big-bottle auction?
As Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson auctioned part of his fine wine collection through Christie’s in Hong Kong last weekend, the absence of his sizeable Bordeaux stock was especially noticeable.
Palm oil: progress on sustainability, but challenges remain
Foodservice and animal feed sectors pose challenges for groups pressing to increase use of sustainable palm oil, but progress is being made.
Malaysia
Evolva to open Apac centre to explore endangered agarwood production
Evolva Holding will collaborate with Universiti Malaysia Pahang to establish a scientific centre of excellence for natural products from Malaysia in Pahang state’s Flavour and Fragrance Cluster.
Not on our turf, says NHS, as boycott has Nestlé-sponsored event cancelled
A Scottish public health conference has been cancelled after senior NHS figures urged attendees to boycott the event in protest against its commercial sponsor, Nestlé.
Evaporated cane juice blues for Blue Diamond as judge surprises legal experts by allowing lawsuit to proceed
Several food manufacturers have been let off the legal hook recently as lawsuits filed against them for using ‘evaporated cane juice’ (ECJ) on labels have been dismissed or stayed following the FDA’s decision to look again at its guidance on ECJ. But...