Nestlé and Kellogg acknowledge risks of carbon pollution from power plants
Nestlé and Kellogg have partnered with companies including General Mills and Unilever by joining Ceres' Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP).
Archives for October 2, 2014
‘It was open, we used it’: Assolatte defends 'disproportionate' Italian cheese PSA use
The Italian Dairy Association (Assolatte) has defended the “disproportionate” use of European Commission (EC) private storage aid (PSA) by Italian cheesemakers that led to the scheme's closure.
Russian food sanctions offer opportunities for Mid East markets
Middle Eastern markets could reap benefits from the reciprocal sanctions between Russia and western countries, as food producers look for new export markets.
Soft drinks sales given boost from the elderly
Elderly consumers are an untapped market for soft drinks manufacturers, who must use functional ingredients and easy-to-open packaging to win them over, according to a leading industry analyst.
Snacking is a huge untapped opportunity for probiotics, says Ganeden Biotech
Until relatively recently, probiotics - gut-friendly live bacteria - were largely limited to the supplement aisle or the dairy case. Today, thanks to the development of more resilient strains, they are creeping into every category in the store. But we’re...
Japan
Japan-formulated fat absorption inhibitor launches as a supplement
American Medical Holdings and Bio Actives Japan K.K. have collaborated to launch a new ingredient complex, FB3, a blend of three botanical actives that inhibits the absorption of dietary fats.
Gut bacteria type plays role in obesity risk from high fat diet
Specific gut bacteria found in humans could increase the risk of obesity when consuming fat-rich foods, according to new data.
PepsiCo opens Dubai R&D lab for regional product development
PepsiCo has opened a new research and development lab in Dubai to create new products for the Middle East.
Pretty packets drive Gulf beverage sales
For Middle East beverage consumers, it’s what’s on the outside that counts, as buyers focus on packaging and marketing over contents, according to a Euromonitor report.
EC report reveals the changing face of food innovation
The number of new food products reaching the consumer each year has declined 6.5% since 2008, according to a major new study from the European Commission.
Conference calls for responsible use of livestock antibiotics
The 3rd International Conference on Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Amsterdam recently drew to a close, and the International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) has appealed to those engaged in animal health to use antibiotics responsibly.
US meat body examines new technology impact on exports
A diverse group of representatives from technology companies and the US beef, pork and lamb industries have been working together to ensure that new technologies don’t hinder export markets.
Ulrick & Short adds to non-GM starch portfolio
British-owned ingredients firm Ulrick & Short has added two new clean label and non-GM starches to its portfolio.
East Ukraine poultry industry in ruins
Ukrainian poultry companies located in the area where anti-terrorist operations (ATO) are taking place have been plundered and destroyed, according to Alexander Bakumenko, head of the board of directors at Ukraine’s Union of Poultry Breeders (UPB). It...
Current rules on GM crops ‘create conflict’, says European Commissioner-designate
The European Commissioner-elect for health and food safety has said he intends to review rules on GM crop cultivation and broker compromise on animal cloning, among other top-priority topics.
The cost of GMO labeling? Less than a penny a day, says Consumers Union analysis
The cost to consumers of requiring labeling of genetically modified food is $2.30 per person annually, or less than a penny a day, says new analysis commissioned by Consumers Union, the policy arm of Consumer Reports.