Grant winners to share almost £2m for food industry research
Five applicants will share a grant of almost £2m to investigate challenges around the UK food system.
Archives for August 4, 2014
Cargill seals exclusive deal for TREHA distribution in Europe and US
Cargill has finalised an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the carbohydrate ingredient TREHA trehalose in the US and Europe, the firm has confirmed.
Extending egg storage time would increase Salmonella risk - EFSA
Extending the storage time of eggs at home or retail would increase Salmonella risks, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Veggie bread: Yellow pepper boosts nutrition, lowers GI
Yellow pepper flour can boost the antioxidant content and slow glucose release in bread, find researchers.
I DON'T THINK COKE'S REVERSAL MEANS STEVIA HAS AN IMAGE PROBLEM': EUROMONITOR ANALYST
Coca-Cola Half Life? Zevia CEO predicts 'substantial damage' to Glaceau Vitaminwater after stevia U-turn
The CEO of soda brand Zevia insists Coke’s use of stevia in full-calorie Glaceau Vitaminwater has caused ‘substantial’ brand damage and says it raises questions over the future for mid-calorie sodas like Coca-Cola Life.
OCA urges organic dairy industry to sever ties with IDFA
The Organic Consumer’s Association (OCA), is calling on the organic dairy industry to cut ties with the IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association) because it is one of several trade associations suing Vermont over its GMO labeling mandate.
Health reviving mature frozen desserts category: Packaged Facts
With nine out of 10 households regularly buying frozen desserts and ice cream, it’s safe to say that the $26 billion category is already mature.
NYU professor questions supplements; vitamin D expert supports efficacy of oral forms
Does vitamin D belong on the Nutrition Facts panel?
FDA proposals to list "added sugars" on the Nutrition Facts panel have already generated heated debate, so it's unsurprising that its plan to include vitamin D is proving equally controversial, with critics claiming it could encourage over-consumption...
New Zealand
‘New guidelines could apply to other honeys, not just manuka’
The manuka honey labelling guidelines released last week by the New Zealand government are not accurate, the country’s oldest producer has argued.
Insight
New World Bank rules will be disastrous for indigenous peoples
The World Bank has come under a barrage of criticism from rights groups, which allege its revised rules for granting loans of up to US$50bn a year to developing countries will have disastrous consequences for indigenous peoples and the poor.
This does not prove that stevia isn't ready for prime time, say experts
There are lessons to be learned from Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater u-turn, but they are not necessarily about stevia
There are lessons to be learned from Coca-Cola’s abortive attempt to introduce a new ‘natural’ sweetening system to selected Vitaminwater products, say formulation experts. But they are not necessarily about stevia.
New advice and infographic for SMEs
FIC update: UK publishes advice for SMEs on food allergen labelling
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued technical guidance to help small and medium-sized (SME) businesses comply with new rules on allergen labelling and information, which take effect later this year as part of the Food Information for Consumers...
Pectin prices: Tight supply and high raw material costs lead to price rise for Andre Pectin
DSM subsidiary Yantai Andre Pectin Co. has announced price increases of between 10 and 30% for its complete pectin portfolio in response to 'tremendous cost increases' caused by tight supply chains and rising costs.
science short
Chilli pepper capsaicin may inhibit gut tumours & extend mice lifespan by 30%: Research
Dietary capsaicin – the active ingredient found in chilli peppers – may trigger a reaction that reduces the risk of colorectal tumours, according to Californian research on mice.
Dow touts ozone tech
Dow Microbial Control has revealed extended data about its technology for food processing and packaging environments.
FSA reveals 59% of birds tested positive for Campylobacter
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that 59% of birds tested positive for Campylobacter in the first set of quarterly results on fresh shop-bought chickens.
More caffeine in your Diet Coke? That's for the 'distinct flavor profile'
Coca-Cola Great Britain tells BeverageDaily.com that UK Diet Coke contains slightly more caffeine than the regular version to ensure the soda's 'distinct flavor profile' after a Sunday Times article criticized the brand for offering diet-conscious...
Indian poultry farmers continue use of growth promoters, despite official ban
Indian meat and poultry farmers are continuing to use antibiotics for inducing speedier growth of broiler chickens even though authorities have officially banned the practice, according to a new report.
Australian meat firm signs AU$1bn deal with Chinese importer
Australian meat firm V&V Walsh has signed a deal with China’s Grand Farm, for a reported AU$1bn, according to Australian media.
Red Bull: 'All future claims will be medically and/or scientifically supported'
Red Bull offers $13m to settle false advertising lawsuit; 'No way judge will approve this', says attorney
Red Bull has agreed to pay $13m to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of falsely advertising its energy drinks as providing functional benefits above and beyond what might be obtained from “a simple cup of coffee or a caffeine pill”.
Sugar scare triggers home baking decline, says Mintel
The number of UK consumers baking at home fell by 8% this year – a drop likely sparked by fears around sugar but one that could be remedied with stevia, says a Mintel analyst.
Wawona Packing expands fruit recall out of Listeria concerns
Wawona Packing is broadening its voluntary recall of packaged fruits sold to Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and other US retailers, out of concern for Listeria contamination.
DSM Q2 nutrition profits slip 11% as key markets struggle
Sales slipped 6% and net profits 11% in Q2 for DSM’s human and animal nutrition arm as adverse currency movements, a slow US vitamins and omega-3 food supplements market and the Asian botulism infant formula scare affected earnings.
DuPont unveils BAX system for Listeria monocytogenes
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched the BAX System Real-Time PCR Assay for Listeria monocytogenes.
Baltics and Poland unite to battle African swine fever
Four Baltic rim states have reached an agreement on a programme of joint measures to combat the outbreak of the fatal African swine fever virus (ASF) in the region.
Dishonor roll: India and China are the world’s worst food safety violators
A rundown of the number of food safety violators around the globe finds India and China are the countries with the highest number of offenses.
India
Rampant poultry antibiotics use leading to greater bacteria resistance
The use of antibiotics in the poultry industry might largely be behind the growing number of Indians developing resistance to antibiotics, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has claimed in a new study.