Drinking wine could help you burn fat, say US researchers
Drinking wine could help people burn fat better, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.
Archives for February 9, 2015
Hear from the CEOs of Mamma Chia, HonestTea, KeVita, KonaRed, Vertical Water, and Reed's
Beverage CEO debate highlights: Chris Reed’s ‘have my cake and eat it’ plan, & Seth Goldman’s Bermuda triangle
From the impact of the Safeway Albertsons deal to dubious alcohol levels in kombucha, the CEOs in our beverage entrepreneurs debate on Feb 4 did not hold back. Here are some of the highlights from our 60-minute session, which is now available on...
Candy tax proposed in Connecticut
A levy on high-calorie confectionery and soft drinks is being considered in Connecticut as a means to tackle childhood obesity.
Curcumin may improve cholesterol levels for people with MetS: Study
Daily supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment from turmeric, may help slash LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study from Taiwan.
Dead maggots, a razor blade and a cigarette in list of contaminated food
Food contaminated with dead maggots, a razor blade, a cigarette, a fly and wire were some of the calls to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI’s) Advice Line last year.
Warburtons: Free-from sections often look like a ‘disaster zone’
Warburtons is heavily focused on improving gluten-free product availability, particularly in free-from sections which tend to be lower down the priority list for busy retailers, says its free-from director.
Arsenic and inorganic arsenic detection ‘challenging’ for EU labs
Arsenic and inorganic arsenic remain a detection challenge for a number of laboratories, according to proficiency testing.
Aujan unveils $500m expansion plans
Aujan Coca-Cola will spend US$500m on expanding its operations across the Middle East to take advantage of growing regional markets, the beverage firm announced at Gulfood.
Probiotic strain counting: New method proposed at Probiota
A new method of quantifying probiotic content in products promises greater accuracy and efficiency, according to emerging research.
Healthy diet linked to lower risk of chronic lung disease
A healthy diet that is higher in whole grains, polyunsaturated fats and nuts, and lower in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary drinks, is associated with a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease, say researchers.
Procurement call to identify food safety priorities
Identifying and gaining consensus on important scientific food safety areas between EFSA and EU Member States, Norway and Iceland is the aim of a procurement call.
Post plans to revitalize PowerBar
Post Holdings hopes to return the long-neglected and aging PowerBar brand back to its former glory by revitalizing its marketing, branding and product innovation in 2015, according to company executives.
The plant-based approach to paleo is here to stay, Wholly Bites CEO says
The plant-based, grain- and sugar-free approach to the trendy paleo diet is the future of eating, according to the CEO of Wholly Bites, who wants to make sticking to the complicated diet easier with convenient, multi-purpose snacks.
Chile makes first export of live heifers to China
Chile has exported more than 7,000 heifers to China in its first major export of live cattle, which has just arrived at its destination, and the government hopes this might be the start of developing a long-term beef livestock export trade.
Air-dried veg chips ‘most innovative’ snack at ISM
Zweifel Pomy-Chips’ potato chips mixed with air-dried beetroot slices were voted the ‘most innovative’ snack at ISM and the company hopes to drive exports dramatically with the product.
Canadian minister lays out COOL position
Canadian minister for agriculture Gerry Ritz has reiterated the country’s position on US country of origin labelling (COOL) during a series of meetings in Washington, DC, last week.
US reveals record stats for 2014 export values
The value of US beef and pork exports hit record figures in 2014, with double-digit growth on the previous year, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
AIDP enters digestive space with non GMO corn-derived prebiotic ingredient
Branded ingredient supplier AIDP is entering the digestive health space with a probiotic ingredient new to the North American market that has a successful history in Asian markets.
New Zealand
Food security: One of humanity’s ‘most significant challenges’
While food security is nothing new, the scale and interconnectedness of the problem the world is now facing make it “one of the most significant challenges humanity has ever faced,” according to a New Zealand academic.
Scottish skills gap 'number one workforce threat'
Growth in Scotland’s food and drinks industry relies on close collaboration between businesses and schools, said the Scottish Food and Drinks Federation (SFDF) at a Scottish Parliament reception.
Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages aspires to be ‘total beverage, multi-country, powerhouse’
The Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company plans to invest $500m over the next three years to drive sales of soft drinks including flag brand Ravi in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond.
Tate & Lyle shares take £400m hit after profit warning
Nearly £400m (€538m) was wiped from Tate & Lyle’s stock value on Friday after it issued its third profit warning in a year.
No more tears? UK supermarket launches ‘low pungency’ red onion
UK supermarket chain ASDA has launched a new ‘sweet red’ onion variety that has lower pungency levels and is said to be milder, juicier and crunchier than more established varieties.
ISBA refutes claims kids are more familiar with beer than sweets
Claims that primary school children are more familiar with beer brands than leading biscuit, crisp and ice cream products have been refuted by advertising trade body ISBA.
Speakers announced for HSA symposium
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has revealed the programme of speakers for its International Symposium 2015.
Brazil aims to broaden regional imports at Gulfood
Brazil’s trade agency is aiming to broaden the range of Brazilian food products coming in to the Middle East, with 72 specialist companies exhibiting at Gulfood.
sugar-free sports drinks
‘A lucrative opportunity:’ Can Aussie sports drinks wrestle sales from soft drinks?
The Australian sports drinks market will continue to grow: but sugar-free versions present an opportunity to shake up the sector, according to research firm TechNavio.