Peanuts v potato chips for energy and satiety: Study
Hi-oleic and regular peanuts suppress energy intake better than potato chips and are therefore a preferred snack for weight management, researchers say.
Archives for September 23, 2014
Australia
Does a team’s sponsor influence Aussie rules fans’ tipple tastes?
As Australia gears up for the Aussie rules football premiership final this weekend, research has revealed the drinks fans will be stocking up on ahead of the big game.
Private storage aid for EU cheese closed after 'disproportionate' Italian interest
The European Commission (EC) has ended private storage aid (PSA) for cheese - introduced to alleviate the impact of the Russian embargo - after a “disproportionate surge in interest” from Italy.
Chocodate signs UK distribution deal with Tesco
UAE food producer Notions Group has signed an agreement with UK retailer Tesco to carry its Chocodate products in stores throughout Britain.
'Three-headed dog’ on factory floor to detect contaminants
Combining three functions into one machine optimises investments and saves space on the factory floor, says Interfood Technology, as it introduces the Sparc Cerberus 420.
FQN Food Outbreak roundtable TODAY!
FQN to host roundtable on foodborne outbreaks
FoodQualityNews is to host a roundtable debate today on the challenges, impacts and actions to tackle foodborne outbreaks.
Insect proteins will take off – experts
Insects will be creeping on to European consumers’ plates within the next 15 years, as experts predict the value of the edible creepy-crawly food industry to reach more than £230M by 2020.
Further limits expected for Argentine beef exports
Traders expect the limits imposed on beef exports by the Argentine government to continue, according to a new report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
US pork price sees upward trajectory
The price of US pork has increased by 10% since the middle of August this year, according to data from global commodity analyst Mintec.
EFSA takes 'e' path to cut red tape for health claims and more
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced an ‘e-service’ to speed applications for health claims and food and feed additives.
European ready meal market dominated by France, Germany and UK: Report
The European ready meals market has grown more than 14% in the past five years – and is due to grow another 12% by 2016, claims a new report from Food For Thought.
New approach to food systems needed to cope with climate change
Food security must lie at the heart of efforts to overcome climate change and achieve a sustainable future for the world, according to the FAO director-general José Graziano da Silva.
Higher fruit and veg consumption may increase odds of mental wellbeing: Study
Both high and low levels of mental wellbeing may be associated with an individual's fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.
Sweetener competition sees Tate & Lyle issue second profit warning
Shares in Tate & Lyle fell by 17% as the food ingredients firm issued its second profits warning this year, blaming fierce competition in the sweetener market and supply problems in the US caused by a harsh winter.
Regulatory roadblocks to AquaBounty's GE salmon ‘seriously damage the global credibility of FDA and its objective, science-based approval process’, warn scientists
90 scientists have written to President Obama urging him to press the FDA into making a decision, one way or another, on whether AquaBounty Technologies should be allowed to introduce the first genetically engineered (GE) animal to the human food supply.
United Biscuits to axe 157 jobs amid sales speculation
UK firm United Biscuits plans to cut up to 157 jobs at its Manchester plant as rumors of a potential sale to Ülker, Kellogg or Burton’s mount.
Pumpkin Spice fastest growing SKU in our history says Chobani (and ‘natural’ claims still resonate, says marketing chief)
Chobani’s ‘limited batch’ Pumpkin Spice Greek yogurt has emerged as the “fastest-growing SKU in the history of the company” and its most successful new launch, following its debut on Labor Day weekend, says the Greek yogurt maker.
FDA launches food safety challenge
FDA: We have a lot of answers, but not all of them
The US Food and Drug Administration is asking for potential breakthrough ideas on Salmonella in fresh produce with a total prize pool of $500,000.
Attorney: ‘I don’t think food is the next tobacco… Virtually all 'all-natural' cases face significant hurdles’
While new class action lawsuits over ‘all-natural’ claims on food labels are still filed in the ‘food court’ in California on a weekly basis, some recent orders from judges handling these cases present a glimmer of hope for beleaguered food & beverage...
India
Stars aligning for India’s growth-driven probiotics market
A combination of rising health concerns, a growing risk of stress- and lifestyle-related disorders and more brands on the market have been propelling the demand for probiotics in India.
Sports nutrition ads – do they have a place on the pitch?
Sports nutrition products should not be allowed to sponsor sporting events, say two researchers from the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living in Australia.