Hepatitis A outbreak study reveals berries as source
A case-control study to find the source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Italy has revealed that berries were the main risk factor followed by raw seafood.
Archives for September 22, 2014
2014 SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL DAIRY
'Worrying signs' the US Greek yogurt boom is over: Sanford Bernstein
Wall Street brokerage Sanford Bernstein has highlighted "worrying signs" that growth in the US market for Greek yogurt is slowing to a halt.
Seward receives certification for ISO 14001
Seward has received certification for ISO 14001 adding it confirms the company’s commitment to minimising environmental impact.
Americana suspends shares as it confirms takeover talks
Shares in Kuwait Food Company, better known as Americana, have been suspended at the firm’s request, as the company confirms it is in discussion with potential buyers.
FDA unveils four revised FSMA rules
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to four rules as part of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA).
B&G Foods hit with 'all-natural' lawsuit over 'artificial' or 'GMO' dextrose, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, citric acid, soy lecithin
B&G Foods is the latest firm to be hit with a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading shoppers by labeling products containing ingredients that are “highly processed” or/and derived from genetically engineered crops as ‘all-natural’.
Barnana co-founder talks guerrilla (and gorilla) marketing, and standing out from the crowd in healthy snacks
You’d be surprised with what you can achieve with a limited budget, a giant inflatable banana, a gorilla suit, and a product that no one else is selling, says the 20-something co-founder of a recent - and very colorful - entrant to the healthy snacking...
India
USDA: Online retail for food and grocery to soar in India
India’s online retail market for food and groceries is set to soar thanks to growing internet and smartphone penetration, a new report by the US Department of Agriculture has revealed.
Mooncakes and China: Think cosmopolitan, fat-free and green
Young Chinese consumers have adopted global ideals around health and sustainability, driving a cosmopolitan edge to the country’s traditional Mooncake Festival, Euromonitor says.
Regional seafood demand creates import and aquaculture opportunities
As Middle East seafood consumption soars, new exporters look to break into the market, while regional governments boost aquaculture spending.
OSI China to lay off 340 workers following meat scandal
A total of 340 workers at OSI China’s business Shanghai Husi Food Co are to be made redundant following the meat scandal which hit the firm earlier this summer.
FAO issues warning over new strain of avian ‘flu
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has said a new strain of avian influenza, H5N6, needs to be closely monitored in order to avoid a major threat to animal health.
Control system for fishery products in Ireland has ‘gaps’ - FVO
The control system for fishery products In Ireland covers the production chain but is not always consistently applied, according to a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
The new natural: How are clean label claims changing?
European consumers expect simple foods with no artificial ingredients – but food companies are finding it harder to differentiate their products by adding clean label claims, according to Mintel’s director of innovation and insight David Jago.
FIC regulation: Lost in translation?
Pan-European food companies could be prone to major translation blunders as they look to implement new food labelling rules, says translation expert Richard Brooks.
Concerns raised over Taiwan’s decision to reject US pork
A US ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) voiced concerns about Taiwan’s decision to reject certain US pork imports at a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, last week.
Southeast Asia
How has RSPO responded to deforestation from palm oil plantations?
Having completed a review of RSPO, Gary Paoli of Daemeter Consulting outlines how the sustainable palm oil certifier has fared in addressing key market demands.
French firm produces world’s first MSC-certified baby food
French firm Yooji has become the first baby food company to carry the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seal, the certification body has said.
GCC bottled water market to rise 50% by 2020
Bottled water consumption in the GCC will rise by 50% to more than 21 billion litres by 2020, according to a report from the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC).
Algal futures
VALORIE: TNO invests in high-value algae refining
Dutch research organisation TNO is working with industry partners on a pilot scale algae refining plant with potential in omega-3s, proteins and antioxidants.
India
Indians getting sweet on chocolate thanks to Cadbury revolution
Largely due to Cadbury’s marketing nous, India’s chocolate market has changed dramatically since the ‘Nineties, with consumers eating more and different varieties, a new report has highlighted.