BioMérieux seals deal for foodborne virus detection specialist
BioMérieux has acquired a molecular virology laboratory specialized in the detection of foodborne and environmental viruses.
Archives for January 23, 2015
Partnership to tap unexplored potential in seaweed extracts
French firm Eviagenics has partnered with Chilean seaweed specialist Gelymar to produce new and traditional seaweed-derived ingredients for the European market.
Chinese investors cast eyes on Denmark meat sector
Leading Danish meat processing companies, including Danish Crown, Hanegal and Skare Meat Packers, are attracting renewed acquisitive interest from industrial groups in China.
Eurolactis launches world's first carton-packed donkey milk
After years of development, Eurolactis has officially launched what it claims is the world's first carton-packed donkey milk.
Irish-made, high-protein Powerful Yogurt launching in UK and Ireland
Irish-made, high-protein Powerful Yogurt will launch in the UK and Ireland next week under license from the brand's Miami-based creator.
Salmonella strain finding shows more to learn
The team behind the discovery of a new strain of Salmonella has said the finding shows there is still more to be learned about the pathogen.
BEVERAGE BITES: 19/01/15-23/01/15
Refresco Gerber under hammer for $1.7bn, Coke splashes cash on London Eye
Here’s what made the headlines during the working week commencing Monday January 19 2015, in our new section Beverage Bites, which brings you the best bite-sized beverage news.
MEPs call for COOL on processed meats
Country of origin labelling (COOL) should apply to meat, which is an ingredient in processed foods such as lasagne, according to Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee MEPs.
Food and drink M&A hits record level in 2014
Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions reached a record level in 2014, according to specialist consultancy Zenith International.
Benefits and risk balance of eating fish must be by country - EFSA
Each country needs to set its own consumption guidelines based on assessing the risk from methylmercury against the health benefits of fish.
Risk of developing celiac does not hinge on when infants first try gluten, study finds
When infants first eat gluten does not appear to influence whether they are diagnosed with celiac disease, but their socioeconomic status likely does, according to two recently published studies.
Does the edible bugs trend have the legs to succeed?
Not a week goes by without media headlines talking about the potential of insects to help feed the world. But where does that potential really lie?
Cheetos Sweetos: A ‘sweet’ way to latch on to younger snackers?
Frito-Lay’s upcoming sweet cinnamon snack Cheetos Sweetos will help the company latch on to a younger consumer base interested in sweet snacking, says Euromonitor International.
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Some wellness jobs haven't even been invented yet
An essential input into the natural health supply chain is the provision of well-educated and sound practitioners—just as is the case of those who seek corporate jobs in wellness, media, policy and government.
‘Dramatic decline’ in Asia cocoa grind as emerging markets slow
Asia’s cocoa grind dropped 17.2% in the fourth quarter after an economic slowdown in China, adding another cocoa processing decline to the world jigsaw.
Carotenoid from green algae shows ‘potent’ anti-fat activity
A carotenoid from green algae called siphonaxanthin may inhibit the development of fat cells and the build-up of fat in fat tissue, suggests new research from Japan. The compound could be a novel ingredient for use in weight management supplements, said...
Mexico restricts beta-agonists in bid to reopen Russian market
Mexico has fulfilled demands from Russian veterinary service Rosselkhoznadzor and refrained from using beta-agonists in its meat production, in the hope that it could lead to the reopening of the Russian market.
Nature knows best? Global design challenge invites firms to use biomimicry to design a better food system
Modeling patterns or processes found in nature (think of solar cells inspired by a leaf) is a hot trend in industrial design, but could biomimicry be used to create a better food system?
Chinese rain strikes sales but SAB Miller predicts return to 'normal state of play'
SAB Miller says the knock-on effects China’s wet summer continued to hold back the group’s performance in Q3 2014, but tells BeverageDaily.com it is confident the market will bounce back, while its pending JV in Africa will enlarge its soft drinks platform.