Nutritionists defend government advice on food
Claims that the government’s ‘Eatwell Plate’ promotes excessive sugar intake and contributes to growing health problems in the UK have been rubbished by leading nutritionists.
Archives for October 29, 2014
Belarus faces sharp drop in pork production and exports
Belarus is experiencing a pork production crisis, due to a fall in profitability for existing farms and the continuing spread of African swine fever (ASF), which has affected the production indicators.
Could salt-tolerant crops be solution to sustainable food production?
Around 2,000 hectares of agricultural land is lost each day due to the salinity in soil. Could breeding salt-tolerant crops be a new way to sustainable food?
Steamed v baked bread: Processing change impacts glycemic response
The way in which breads are processed could play a role in determining its GI, according to new research that shows steaming rather than baking bread alters glycemic responses.
Japan
Nestle commissions empathic robot to sell its coffee machines in Japan
Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines as the company devises new ways to appeal to customers in the brand’s biggest market.
Amcor Flexibles to open Philippines factory
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific has announced plans to build a multi-million dollar packaging plant in the Philippines.
Danish pig producers to invest in cleaning facility
Pig producers in Denmark are to invest between DKK10-15m in a new state-of-the-art cleaning facility in a bid to prevent infectious diseases from spreading to its pig units.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Built to last: Antimicrobial flooring keeps its punch
Improving the environmental friendliness of industrial flooring is a big area of development for the sector, according to manufacturer Flowcrete.
Chair of Campylobacter working group named
Richard Macdonald has been named chair of a joint industry and government body focused on the reduction of Campylobacter.
Financials
Nutrition profits jump 23% in mixed DuPont Q3 results
DuPont is reaping the benefit of its €5bn 2011 acquisition of Danish probiotics and enzymes giant Danisco, with its nutrition and health division showing 23% profit growth in a “sluggish” world market.
Special edition: Snacking trends
‘Snack’ is in the eye of the beholder
In a nation of consumers who like their names on their Cokes and the chance to have a say in the next Lay’s potato chip flavor or create the next Dorito’s commercial, it’s no wonder that eating occasions themselves are now just as customizable—no longer...
Food and Agriculture Research: The Key to Feeding a Hungry and Growing World
The food and agriculture industries are incredibly important parts of the U.S. and world economies. Food and agriculture exports are critical to farm incomes in the United States and in many parts of the developing world. Open markets for agriculture...
Coconut products can never claim to be 'healthy' because of the saturated fats, says legal expert
One of the fastest growing ingredients right now, coconut often is touted as a superfood, but that does not mean products containing its oil, flesh or milk are “healthy,” a recent FDA warning letter reminds the food and beverage industries.
Proof that the burger is winning in the US
Americans love a good steak, but they crave a good burger. So which state dominates the burger industry? Texas would be the likely guess, but it would be the wrong one.
Third Quarter Results
Hershey lowers full-year forecast after international glitch
Hershey has lowered its full year guidance after a slowdown in Brazil and Mexico and a gross profit margin decline due to higher dairy and cocoa costs.
High milk intake may increase risk of bone fractures in women: Study
Milk consumption - recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis - may not reduce the risk of bone fractures in women, the findings of a Swedish study suggest.
EFSA reassesses European curcumin exposure levels
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reassessed exposure to curcumin and found consumption is lower than previously thought – although some children consume close to the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Saturated fat replacement linked with lower risk of heart disease: Meta analysis
Swapping just five percent of calories from saturated fat with foods containing the polyunsaturated fat linoleic acid have a lower risk of heart disease, finds a new analysis of current evidence.
Combined treatment to inactivate pathogens in red pepper
UV-C irradiation and mild heating can inactivate E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium without affecting powdered red pepper quality, according to a study.
Freedom Food to secure its own funding
Freedom Food’s new chief executive Jeremy Cooper will cut the farm assurance scheme’s financial links with its parent organisation the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in a bid to become more autonomous.