Wild taps spirulina for natural colors range
Wild Flavors has developed a natural color series that includes a blue derived from microalgae spirulina, giving confectioners a natural option for fruit flavors like blueberry.
Archives for September 9, 2014
Eating can be addictive - but sugar and fat are not like drugs: Review
People can become addicted to the process of eating but not to consuming specific foods like those high in sugar or fat, according to research.
Danone to expand its children’s range in Russia
Danone will expand its children’s range Danonino globally expanding into Russia and Asia after initial success in Spain and the UK.
Arla Foods launches sustainable dairy farming plan
Arla Foods has launched Growing Together, a three-year sustainable dairy farming initiative, involving its 3,000 British farmers.
Russian agri-firm invests in export plans for China
RusAgro, one of Russia’s largest agricultural holdings, has announced an investment of RUB60 billion (US$1.61bn) in the development of pork production in the far east of the country, as well as centrally-located Tambov Oblast, as the company eyes up...
LiquiGlide expands IP protection after global interest in its slippery coating
LiquiGlide has started international patent filings to protect the intellectual property (IP) of its slippery coating technology.
Science grows for BLIS M18’s oral health benefits
A daily lozenge containing Streptococcus salivarius M18, branded as BLIS M18, for 28 days results in detectable levels of the probiotic in the mouth seven days later, says a new study from Western University (Ontario) and BLIS Technologies Ltd (New Zealand).
Where’s aisle five? Never mind, I’ll find it: More men the primary grocery shopper
In yet another indication of the shifting US consumer landscape, men are the primary grocery shoppers in four out of 10 households across the country, according to a report by market research firm The NPD Group.
Japan’s poultry market could benefit from high beef and pork prices
With high market prices expected for beef and pork during the remainder of the year, Japan’s low-priced broiler meat could be at a competitive advantage, according to the latest Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report from the USDA’s...
Beyond Meat products are now in 5,000+ stores
It’s a burger Jim, but not as we know it… Beyond Meat prepares to unleash The Beast
Beyond Meat - the California-based firm that claims to have unlocked the secret to making ‘near-perfect’ replicas of meat from plants - is preparing to launch its latest innovation: The Beast, a pea-protein-based burger for meat-lovers.
A look at first year of implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Healthy school standards take effect; waivers an ‘outrageous’ threat to progress, RD says
From crowded hallways to pop quizzes, cliques and assemblies, the 2014-2015 school year will likely look a lot like previous years—except when it comes to the food served to students.
Hershey and Cargill team up on Ivorian cocoa program
Hershey has partnered with its supplier Cargill to bring its cocoa sustainability program to the Côte d’Ivoire, helping farmers achieve UTZ certification.
Chia + garbanzo beans = neat egg
Pennsylvania-based neat Foods has unveiled its latest innovation: neat egg, a combination of ground chia seeds and garbanzo beans shoppers can mix with water and use to replace egg in everything from cookies to pancakes.
Eating habits and body fat related to differences in brain chemistry
Individual differences in the chemistry of our brains in may play a governing role in eating behaviours and could be related to the risk of obesity, say researchers.
Juncker’s Commission announced: Lithuanian takes health and food safety spot
Lithuanian politician Vytenis Andriukaitis will be the next commissioner for health and food safety, according to an official announcement today which saw several structure changes to the cabinet.
Hilton Food Group grows in Western Europe
Specialist retail meat packing business Hilton Food Group has seen continued growth in Western Europe, which has helped push up profit after tax by 1.8%, to £10.2m, for the 28 weeks to 13 July 2014.
Coke's largest India bottler abandons $25m bottle line, campaigners claim 'colossal victory'
Coke’s largest Indian bottler has blamed officialdom for the 'inordinate delay' it said led it to abandon a newly built $25m bottling line in Uttar Pradesh, but insists it will pursue plans to inaugurate the line elsewhere in the state.
Kellogg UK '30% less fat’ Special K porridge ad banned
Kellogg's Special K Multigrain porridge ad claiming fat level supremacy in the market has been banned after 15 complaints, including one from PepsiCo.
Gencor’s Slimaluma gets letter of no objection from FDA for GRAS status
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a letter of no objection to Gencor for its branded Caralluma fimbriata extract called Slimaluma for use in meal replacement products.
Arla Food Ingredients: High protein Greek-style smoothie ‘unique’
Arla Food Ingredients tells BeverageDaily.com its new Greek-style smoothie product concept is unique in marrying high protein and fruit levels with a lack of viscosity.
Open source: Blendhub offers ‘fingerprint’ library for nutrient blends
Spanish supplier Blendhub is taking the rare step of offering customers access to its new library of near infra-red (NIR) spectroscopy analyses from more than 300 raw materials.
MPs forge group to bolster UK dairy industry
MPs and peers have forged a cross-party group aimed at making the UK dairy industry more sustainable and profitable at a time when dairy farmers are under severe pressure.
Dispatches from Global Food Safety, Madrid
Industry tackles key themes at food safety summit
Managing product quality through the supply chain, crisis management and establishing a partnership with suppliers were some of the key themes to come out of the first day of a food safety conference.
Synergy develops flavor pastes for stand-out specialty breads
UK-based Synergy Flavours has developed a range of flavor pastes and seasonings to help bread makers stand out on shelf, it says.
Global food trade may not meet future demands, warn researchers
Modelling of global food trade networks has suggested thatpopulation growth coupled with changes to growing conditions from climate change could mean that global trade networks will not be able to meet future demands, say researchers.
India
Bisleri back in carbonated soft drinks after 22-year wait
Best known for its bottled water, Bisleri has made a return to the carbonated soft drinks market 22 years after it sold its Thums Up, Limca, Gold Spot and Mazza brands to Coca-Cola.
Australia
Researchers developing nutrient super pill to combat depression
Scientists taking part in a joint study by two Australian universities say they hope their research will help people suffering from clinical depression by offering them new combination of nutrient-based medications to enhance mood.
NYC snacking entrepreneurs take high-protein craze to the chips aisle with ProTings
While entrepreneurial start-ups touting healthier snacks have been entering - and leaving - the category with startling speed in the past couple of years, the 20-something entrepreneurs behind Brooklyn-based ProFormance Foods are quietly confident that...