ICCO extends cocoa surplus for 2013/14
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has estimated a larger surplus for the cocoa year just past and has noted an increase in origin grindings.
Archives for December 1, 2014
Sensient’s ultra-purified natural colours target flavour off-notes
Sensient Colors has developed new purification technologies that it says eliminate undesirable flavours and odours in a range of natural colours.
JK Sucralose: We agree with Tate & Lyle, the behavior of some sucralose manufacturers is ‘suicidal’
JK Sucralose - which claims to be the largest sucralose manufacturer in China - has weighed into the debate over sucralose pricing raised by market leader Tate & Lyle.
Rabobank: Agri commodity prices expected to trend lower or remain stable in 2015
Agri commodity process will trend lower or remain stable in 2015, predicts Rabobank, which says favorable growing season conditions through 2014 coupled with moderate consumption growth have improved stocks of crops including soybeans, corn and cocoa.
Health and sustainability goals entail trade-offs
Pursuing health and environmental sustainability goals at the same time requires trade-offs, argues an Aarhus University associate professor in Current Opinion in Food Science.
Agro-industry seed ‘waste’ is promising source of oils and ingredients
Agricultural and agro-industry waste could serve as an important alternative source of vegetable oils and bioactive ingredients for functional foods, according to new research.
Finland to provide specific dietary fibre information
The Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira has introduced a method to better define the constituent parts of dietary fibre in foods.
Food recalls down in Q3
The EU food industry saw its best quarter for recalls and safety notifications for two years, according to the latest data from Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
Birch tree water brand Sibberi promises first UK launch in December 2014
Sibberi tells BeverageDaily.com it has plans to launch the first UK-based birch water brand online in December 2014 and says preservation difficulties have slowed the segment’s take-off to date.
Portugal sees first BSE outbreak since 2012
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been discovered in Portugal, marking the first case of the disease since June 2012.
Corporate finance expert: 'We’re seeing a widespread rejection of traditional foods and brands and it’s leading to a seismic shift in some categories'
While it used to take years for a food & beverage start-up to build a national presence, the explosive growth of brands such as Suja Juice and Way Better Snacks show that with the right product, the old rules no longer apply, says one corporate finance...
Analysis
Cutting Killer Pythons in half shows ‘social’ downsizing of sweets
At a time when lunch portions are growing, sweet tooths of a certain age across the antipodes can be heard lamenting how just the opposite has been happening with their favourite confectionery. However, one Nestlé line has turned the trend of shrinking...
Australia
Aussie vitamin container seals place at World Packaging Design awards
Australian natural health major Blackmores has won three categories at the Australian Packaging Design awards for their bulk pack design, and will now progress to the WorldStar packaging awards.
Gluten-free mug muffin start-up hungry to invigorate market
Gluten-free microwaveable muffins plug a market gap where major food firms are slow to innovate, claims a start-up looking to upscale its muffin pot concept.
US appeals WTO decision in COOL dispute
The United States has appealed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) decision, on its amended country-of-origin labelling (COOL) measures.
Welfare and sustainability of pig industry discussed in Brazil
Animal welfare experts met recently in Brazil to discuss the implementation of sustainable solutions within the country’s pig production industry.
BRF opens $160m Abu Dhabi factory
Brazilian food producer BRF has opened its new US$160m facility in Abu Dhabi’s Kizad free zone, after more than two years of construction.
dispatches from Emballage 2014, Paris
Put the pedal to the metal (detector)
Mettler Toledo has launched a metal detector with multi-simultaneous frequency technology to detect contaminants in foods with high moisture or salt content.
Porous starch has flavour delivery potential
Sponge-like porous starch could offer flavour delivery potential on an industrial scale, say researchers.