Food emulsifiers linked to gut bacteria changes and obesity
Emulsifiers used in foods may be altering our gut microbiota composition and driving metabolic changes that lead to inflammatory conditions and obesity, say researchers writing in Nature.
Archives for February 26, 2015
Winners of 2015 FoodTec Awards announced
A number of meat equipment suppliers have picked up International FoodTec Awards, which will be presented at the Anuga FoodTec trade exhibition in Cologne, Germany next month.
Eco-friendly innovation will shape the future of the food industry
New technologies and innovative ingredients are likely to structurally change the food supply chain in the near future, says a report by Rabobank.
60-second interview: Jeff Smith, Director of Marketing, Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division
What’s for breakfast? Nuts! (And preferably almonds, says Blue Diamond.)
For many Americans, breakfast has switched from being one of three square meals a day to just another snacking occasion – or something to skip altogether. But this brings opportunities as well as challenges, says Blue Diamond’s Jeff Smith, who we caught...
Asia-Pacific
Apac colourings market growing by almost 5% annually
Asia’s food colourings market will grow to over half a billion dollars by 2019 at a time when India is struggling to break away from the synthetic products it traditionally uses in favour of natural colourings.
‘The milk that might change everything’? a2 milk to hit stores in California in April
a2 Milk – milk from cows that only produce A2 beta casein protein - is set for an April launch in California, where brand owner The a2 Milk Company hopes to emulate its success in Australia, in which it has carved out a 9.3% value share of the fluid...
Ice Cream Inspired yogurt combines indulgence and goodness: Muller Quaker
PepsiCo's US yogurt venture, Muller Quaker Dairy, has launched a new range that combines the "indulgence of ice cream with the goodness of yogurt."
Indian meat exporters optimistic over Russian opportunities
India is to begin exports of meat and dairy products to Russia by mid-2015, with the first shipments of buffalo meat due to take place in the coming months, according to official statements from the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry.
Australia
Abbott's U-turn brings country-of-origin labelling back to the table
Having earlier told food companies that it was their responsibility “not to poison their customers”, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has changed his view and announced that his government will now act on country-of-origin labelling.
How Coke got its curves: Coca-Cola's contour bottle celebrates 100 years
Coca-Cola has launched a global campaign featuring icons such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Ray Charles, as it celebrates the 100th birthday of its bottle.
FIAP enzymes list could affect food innovation, says Novozymes
Upcoming EU regulation of food enzymes could affect food companies’ approach to research and development, according to enzyme specialist Novozymes.
Don’t forget herbs and spice: Natural flavour growth goes beyond high intensity flavours
The trend for natural foods has seen alternatives to synthetic flavours take centre stage, but growth in this sector has been matched by increasing use of herbs, spices and seasonings, say experts
20 teaspoons of sugar in an energy drink: Campaign group calls for ban of sales to U16s
Thought soft drinks were sugary? Look at energy drinks! says Action on Sugar
Energy drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar per 500ml serving – more than three times the maximum adult daily intake of free sugars a day, according to research released by Action on Sugar.
British union asks food industry to back farming
The British food industry, politicians and consumers were encouraged to support farming by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) after a “worrying” study found that nearly half of the nation’s food may be imported in the next 25 years.
UK sugar industry sales drop by 14%
Sales dropped to £298m (€338m) in 2014 and coincided with findings that nearly half of British consumers had shied away from sugar that year.
Mushroom extracts show blood sugar management potential: Study
Powdered preparations of the mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus cystidiosus may reduce blood sugar levels after a meal in healthy people, while also impacting insulin levels in diabetics, says a new study.
Introducing peanuts early could reduce allergies & increase marketing opportunities
New research suggesting early introduction of peanuts could significantly reduce children’s risk of developing a potentially fatal allergy to the groundnut could create a marketing opportunity for food manufacturers to develop new products for young...