Children recognise ‘unhealthy’ food brands more than ‘healthy' ones, finds study
Young children are more likely to easily recognise unhealthy food brands than healthy ones, say researchers.
Archives for June 12, 2014
Russia to call UN to restrict GM products
Russia may impose a ban on genetically modified (GM) food, including feed and meat from animals grown with the use of GM components, and is also appealing to the United Nations (UN) requesting the same actions.
Nestlé-backed study unlocks cocoa fermentation acetate mystery
Exploring the mechanisms controlling acetate formation during cocoa fermentation may help identify the best starter cultures to optimize flavor attributes, according to a team of scientists supported by Nestlé.
RSPO needs to broaden its principles: Cargill
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has been called on to renew its principles on zero deforestation, land development and rights by Cargill Refined Oils Europe.
"Environment Council has just broken the deadlock on the GMO cultivation proposal": Commission
European Commission reaches ‘political agreement’ on GM cultivation proposal
The European Commission’s Environmental Council has “broken the deadlock” on GM crop cultivation proposals with a political agreement around how member states can restrict or ban such crop production on their soil.
Moderate protein intake may reduce stroke risk by 26%: Research
For every 20 grams per day of protein added to the diet, the risk of stroke could decrease by 26%, according to international meta-analysis.
GMA et al launch first amendment challenge to Vermont GMO labeling law
As widely expected, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and other food industry groups have filed a complaint challenging Vermont’s controversial new law mandating the labeling of food produced with GMOs.
Additional funding awarded to Canadian livestock industry
Saskatchewan livestock producers are set to benefit from two new research projects, worth nearly CA$1m.
Think before you shoot with World Cup branding
Food and drink manufacturers should think before they shoot before rushing to jump on the World Cup bandwagon or they might risk scoring an own-goal, warns MMR Research Worldwide (MMR).
Leatherhead top trends: Holistic R&D, healthy marketing, food safety and the environment
Healthier products remain a top consumer demand, interpreting and communicating health claims is an ongoing challenge, and food safety is top of mind amid eco-friendly advances, according to Leatherhead Food Research.
FDA finds tennis rackets used at sprout farm linked to E.coli illnesses
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found tennis rackets being used to scoop mung bean sprouts onto the conveyor belt during inspections at a facility linked to an outbreak of E.coli O121 which has sickened 17 people.
World Cup 2014 fever: Nobody else can seriously compete against snacks, says ESA
Savory snacks are a perfect fit for the World Cup and industry has injected huge efforts into flavor development, pack design and marketing campaigns to draw the punters in, says the director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA).
EU Commission could take UK and its ‘traffic light’ labels to courts of justice
The European Commission is investigating whether the UK’s ‘traffic light’ front of pack labelling is compatible with EU law, something which could result in an infringement procedure, it says.
Biome paves the way with lignin research
Could trees catapult bioplastics market?
A research project led by UK company Biome Bioplastics has shown organic chemicals can be extracted from the plant material lignin.
EU rules on poultry litter for energy welcomed
A new EU ruling allowing poultry farmers to combust poultry litter on-farm for the creation of energy has been welcomed by the industry.
Chemical Washdown: Trends and visual communications in the food industry
From production to processing, food industry managers rely on chemical washdown processes to eliminate bacteria.