Not the only culprit? Celiacs react to non-gluten wheat proteins
Past celiac research has focused on gluten wheat proteins as the cause of reactions, but researchers say there may be other non-gluten proteins in wheat also to blame.
Archives for November 7, 2014
DSM promises simpler way to make gluten-free beer
DSM has introduced enzymes for a simplified production of gluten-free beer, which tastes and looks like regular lager, the company has said.
Tulip director reveals how to crack Chinese market
China is currently undergoing a ‘second industrial revolution’ with the country’s growing demand for meat offering huge opportunities for Western suppliers, said a Tulip director at Eblex’s annual conference.
Barry Callebaut boss to step down after bumper 2014
Barry Callebaut CEO Juergen Steinemann will resign next year after his company posted revenue and net profit growth in fiscal 2014.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in Germany
An outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N8 has been discovered in Germany, with more than 30,000 birds reportedly susceptible to the disease.
First wave of products containing Solazyme's microalgae-based food ingredients hits shelves
Solazyme’s AlgaVia whole algal flour is now being used in eight commercially available products in the US from non-dairy creamers and powdered beverages to gluten-free baked goods, while the company is also in “late stage commercial tests with major...
CSPI demands FDA releases data on drug residues in raw milk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rubbished suggestions by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) it is hiding data collected on animal drug residues in raw milk.
Non-GMO reboot has not revitalized sales of Smart Balance spreads, says Boulder Brands
Boulder Brands - which announced a high-profile re-launch of its Smart Balance spreads on a non-GMO platform in March - has admitted that the move has not transformed the brand’s flagging fortunes.
South Korea
Company out to buck trend with soy milk for Korea’s younger generation
A Korean company is attempting to breathe new life into a soy drink market that is now stagnating after years of fast-paced growth.
Australia
Aussie ice cream market stabilises while hipsters mount premium charge
Bulla is still the top-selling frozen dairy brand in Australia, even if many Australians have become less tempted to put tubs and cartons of ice cream in the trolley.
US on target for record export values in 2014
With a strong finish, the US should achieve record export values for both beef and pork this year, according to US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) chairman Mark Jagels.
Whole Foods tries to ditch “whole paycheck” nickname with lower prices, added perks
Whole Foods Market hopes to ditch its unwanted moniker “whole paycheck” and reinvigorate slowing sales by lowering select product prices and expanding its reward program nationwide in 2015.
Front of pack symbols do not indicate healthier foods, suggests research
Products that display front-of-pack ‘health’ symbols do not have better nutrient profiles than those that do not, a study has suggested.
Slaughterhouses can force vets to visit on Sundays
European Union (EU) judges have ruled that slaughterhouses within the EU can only insist that public authorities provide a veterinarian supervising slaughtering on Sundays or public holidays, if it is "objectively necessary" this work happens on those days.
Danone loses bid to restart stalled NZ$1bn Fonterra WPC damages suit
An attempt by Danone to restart its stalled botulism scare damages suit against Fonterra in New Zealand has been rejected.
Senomyx: ‘We have identified natural sweeteners that are more potent than Rebaudioside A’
Senomyx has identified novel natural sweeteners “that are more potent than Rebaudioside A [the best-known sweetening component from the stevia leaf]”, according to president and CEO John Poyhonen.
Dispatches questions child safety of arsenic levels in rice crackers and Rice Krispies
A Channel 4 investigation into inorganic arsenic levels in rice has questioned the safety of products aimed at children like rice cakes and Kellogg's Rice Krispies - although all companies implicated say their levels fall within current recommendations.
China
Mao’s water diversion finally to provide solution to China drought
A project conceived over 60 years by Mao Zedong is coming to life as China embarks on a water diversion project to help ease the drought that has been plaguing its northern regions and increase grain input.