Ostrich meat proves successful in Europe for South African firm
South African farming business Klein Karoo has seen strong sales of its new ostrich meat products across Europe.
Archives for July 13, 2014
‘Significant’ differences between organic and non-organic foods: Meta-analysis
Organic crops and crop-based foods may contain up to 69% more key antioxidants than conventionally-grown crops, according to a new systematic analysis.
Focused mitigation strategies under FSMA costlier, but not safer, AHPA asserts
As part of its ongoing effort to influence the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the American Herbal Products Association has submitted 30 pages of comments on the way FSMA calls for mitigation strategies aimed at preventing...
North Korean drought could lead to problems in the meat industry
The most severe drought since 1982 in North Korea threatens to bring about the collapse of its meat industry, as well as the start of a large-scale hunger problem among the population, experts predict.
One in five consumers mistakenly thinks ‘local’ means ‘organic’: study
The terms “local” and “organic” have become increasingly coveted characteristics for packaged foods and beverage in the North American market, as evidenced by a growing number of marketing campaigns touting local and organic foods—not to mention the...
Natrose I flavor shows promise with stevia blends
Aiming for a lower cost way to boost flavor and mouthfeel of stevia extract, sweetener supplier Sweet Green Fields (SGF) launched Natrose I natural flavor at last month’s IFT 2014 show in New Orleans.
Healthy home baking for kids could boom, says Innova Market Insights
The market for home baking has a gaping hole for healthier mixes that target kids, says the head of innovation at Innova Market Insights.
GlobalMeatNews Meat World Cup final - Russia v Brazil
What better way to follow the final of the FIFA World Cup yesterday with the final of the GlobalMeatNews Meat World Cup.
Pumped up: Mettler-Toledo metal detectors withstand tough food environments
Mettler-Toledo Safeline has introduced metal detectors designed to eradicate metal contaminants from a range of food products.
Lab M extends ready-to-reconstitute media for high throughput labs
Lab M has extended its ready-to-reconstitute media range designed for use in the isolation of Listeria spp. from foodstuffs.
China
Abbott and Fonterra to join forces in widespread China expansion
A US-based infant formula major and New Zealand’s biggest exporter have joined forces to build up to five dairy farms in China to secure supply for China’s newfound voracious appetite for dairy products.
India
India leapfrogs EU as world's dominant milk producer
India is now the world’s biggest milk producer, having overtaken the European Union over the last 12 months, according to the latest edition of the government’s annual economic survey.
Insight
Turning tables: NGOs commend multinational for transparency in Myanmar
In a rare move, NGOs and rights experts commended Coca-Cola for a report it has submitted with the US State Department regarding its responsible business practices in Myanmar.
Professor: What exactly is this mythical ‘pristine’ alternative to GMOs that presents no risks?
When consumers think about GMOs, they tend to contrast them with “some hypothetical alternative food that is pristine”, when in most cases, going ‘non-GMO’ just means returning to a food production system that is less efficient - and worse for the...
Cargill rides publicity wave with Trehalose functional ingredient
Cargill has weathered a potential media storm concerning its functional ingredient Trehalose. The ingredient, a glucose dissaccharide, was one of the potentially ‘scary’ food ingredients seized upon for its use by a well known fast food chain.
Kiwi butchers win Tri-Nations tournament
New Zealand has won the 2014 Tri-Nations Butcher’s Challenge, with the winning country announced following the finals of the competition last Thursday (10 July).
Who drinks more wine – the Chinese or the Japanese?
Isn’t the answer obvious? The Chinese, with their thirst for fine French wines, New World reds and keenness to plant vineyards over the past five years, easily outstrip the economically stressed, beer-loving Japanese.