Commission may face inquiry over alleged TTIP secrecy
The European Commission may face allegations of maladministration over its treatment of requests to access documents related to EU-US trade talks.
Archives for February 4, 2015
Measuring the immeasurable? The challenges of researching mood and nutrition
Mood is often assessed in nutrition research but it is ‘hard to define’ and ‘inherently subjective’, according to the researchers behind a review of mood-measuring methodology.
Pure Circle targets Kenyan smallholders in stevia production drive
Pure Circle is close to signing an agreement with the Kiambu County Government that will see them work together to boost stevia crop production in the Kenyan region.
CircleUp may be better suited for food, beverage companies than other crowdfunding websites
As the only crowdfunding website in the U.S. focused exclusively on consumer goods, CircleUp may be better positioned than other more broadly focused fundraising websites to help food and beverage companies reach appropriate investors who can take them...
Winners and losers in the supply chain as oil prices tumble
Most people know that the global oil price has taken a big hit over the past six months, falling by just under 50% to US$59 per barrel at the end of 2014. Prices have not been this low since May 2009.
Seafood fraud tackled by handheld sensor
A handheld sensor to stop fraudulent seafood species claims has been developed at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science.
Competition between food, supplement firms heats up in functional segment
More supplement companies likely will expand into the food space in 2015 as consumers continue to shift towards functional and fortified foods and away from traditional pills and powders, predicts a leading analyst with Euromonitor International.
Stricter standards and broader scope for Nordic Keyhole label
Sweden’s National Food Association (NFA) has made changes to its Keyhole healthy eating label in light of new nutrition guidelines, meaning less salt, more wholemeal and a broader range of products that can bear the logo.
Valio develops 'softer and milder' kefir to suit Finnish consumer palate
Valio has introduced a “softer and milder” tasting kefir product that it says better suits the palate of the Finnish consumer.
Australia
Government urged to continue complementary health drive through budget
Australia’s non-pharmaceutical medicines lobby has called on the government ahead of the federal budget to reflect on the economic and health benefits its members have had on Australia’s healthcare system.
Allied Bakeries: 'Our ultimate palm oil aim is 100% segregated sourcing'
Allied Bakers, the maker of Kingsmill bread, said today that the palm oil and derivatives used in its products are now 100% sustainably sourced through physical supply chains.
Companies crave category leadership, but Euromonitor warns against 'war is won' illusion
Companies crave category leadership but too much market share risks stymying food and beverage innovation within large firms, as well as the illusion that ‘war is won’, a Euromonitor analyst believes.
OSHA investigates death at International Paper
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the death of a worker at one of International Paper’s mills.
Frutarom buys FoodBlenders for £2M
Frutarom Industries has acquired FoodBlenders, a UK savoury ingredients business specialising in convenience foods, in a combined offer estimated at £2M.
Online ‘advergames’ link to child obesity studied
The debate about childhood obesity will intensify tomorrow (February 5) when a comprehensive review of digital and online food and drink marketing to children is published.
Norovirus in berries tops risk ranking model
Norovirus in berries presents the highest food/pathogen risk from fresh fruit and vegetables in Denmark, according to researchers.
CCTV for slaughterhouses offers benefits for food chain - FAWC
CCTV should be installed in all areas where animals are kept, stunned and killed, according to a Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) opinion.
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Mongolian firm opens Western-style butcher’s shop
Inner Mongolia Kerchin Cattle Industry Co has opened the first in what it promises is a new line of Western-style butchers’ shops selling chilled meat.
Dunbia keen to secure business in China
Northern Irish meat giant Dunbia has China marked as a priority market for its exports as it looks to grow its international business.
Taiwan
Taiwanese gutter oil company ranked world's third most controversial
A Taiwanese food oil producer is one of the front-runners on an annual league table that features the world’s most controversial companies of the previous year.
Q’Sai opens US subsidiary to share Japanese health staples with American audiences
Leading Japanese direct-seller Q’SAI Co Ltd is entering the US with a new wholly-owned subsidiary and will launch American versions of health products that have become staples in Japan.