Baltic countries continue to struggle with ASF
African swine fever (ASF) continues to hit pig farming in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, despite efforts by the authorities in those countries to contain the spread of the disease.
Archives for January 9, 2015
DRINKmaple: The flavor of maple water is quite subtle, but a lot of people prefer it to coconut water
“Some people say maple water has been overhyped,” says DRINKmaple co-founder Kate Weiler. “And it’s not that I’m sitting here drinking my own Kool Aid, but based on the overwhelming reception we’ve had, I just feel the outlook is really bright, and that...
Healthy beverage innovation
Chameleon Cold-Brew produces consistent coffee for consistent sales
Consistency born from thoughtful attention to detail and hiring specialists before they were needed helped start-up Chameleon Cold-Brew rapidly expand distribution by three to four times, launch a new line of ready-to-drink coffees and scoop up a...
Global food import and export company to merge business
Lamex Food Group has announced it will merge four of its trading offices – in the UK, Northern Ireland, the Netherlands and Switzerland - to form a new division called Lamex Foods Europe.
Food prices slump after stability: FAO
The FAO monthly food price index dipped once more in December, after three months of relative stability.
E.coli buffer zone guidelines ‘could be inadequate’
Set-back distance guidelines of 400 feet may not be adequate to stop E. coli O157:H7 in leafy greens planted near cattle feeding operations, according to a study.
Cocoa intake may delay progression of type 2 diabetes: Rat study
Cocoa intake may delay the progression of factors associated with type 2 diabetes, according to a study in rats.
Sugar low: “The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message..."
Glucose health claims: EFSA says yes; EC says no (and closes door)
Five glucose health claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) back in 2012 have been officially banned by the European Commission due to concerns over what they would say to consumers about sugar consumption.
‘Regulations and incentives’ needed to reduce trillions of tonnes of hidden water use globally
Governmental and institutional actions are needed urgently to reduce the estimated 1.8 million tonnes of water – per person - used in food production around the globe, a UK group has urged.
Caters to needs of local food producers and processors
College offers food safety regulatory training for locavore entrepreneurs in Ontario
An Ontario college has developed a program to help local food entrepreneurs keep themselves, their products, and their customers safe.
European snack innovation ‘conservative’ in 2014, says ESA
Snack sales and volumes across Europe remained strong last year, creating a conservative R&D sentiment throughout industry, says the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Mérieux NutriSciences seals deal for Randolph Companies
Mérieux NutriSciences has bought the Randolph Companies after a shared history of safety services to the food industry.
Washington state implements quarantine after backyard flocks fall ill
Avian flu fears prompt 30 countries to ban poultry imports from Pacific Northwest
Anxiety about the detection of avian influenza (AI) in Washington state has prompted nearly two dozen countries to ban imports of poultry from the Pacific Northwest this week.
Europe vows to preserve protected food names in TTIP talks
The European Commission has vowed to preserve protected geographical indications (PGIs) for food and drink after coming under pressure to soften the rules in trade talks with the US.
Chia is here to stay, thanks to long-term planning by The Chia Co.
A few years ago, chia seeds were virtually unheard of in the U.S., but now they are available across food categories and retail channels in a plethora of finished consumer goods and as an ingredient, thanks largely to long-range planning by The Chia Co.
NAMI hits out at removal of lean meat from new US dietary guidelines
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has rejected proposals to remove lean meat from the USDA’s 2015 dietary guidelines.
EFSA rejects novel foods status for arracacha root
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a novel foods application for the South American root vegetable arracacha xanthorrhiza after the applicant failed to provide sufficient information.
Coca-Cola to cut up to 1,800 jobs; General Mills to close two factories, eliminate 500 jobs
There was bad news for employees of two multinational food & beverage giants today as Coca-Cola confirmed plans to cut up to 1,800 jobs worldwide, and General Mills said it would close plants in Ontario, Canada and New Albany, Indiana, with the loss of...
Bird flu buffer zone established in US
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has adopted an emergency rule to established a 20-mile restriction zone around two locations where bird flu has been discovered.
This merges soup and beverages; we’re creating a new category...
Tio Gazpacho cold soup-in-a-bottle CEO: I wanted to stand out, not to fit in
While some retailers didn’t know quite what to make of his ‘chilled soup in a bottle’ when he first started pitching the concept last year, around 75% “just got it immediately”, says Tio Gazpacho founder Austin Allan. “And then they would say: How come...