Turkey opens to feeder cattle
Turkey has opened its doors to feeder cattle imports to members of associations and cooperatives who have signed contracts for the animals with Turkey’s Meat and Milk Board (ESK).
Archives for March 12, 2015
Pesticide residues ‘clearly exceed’ legal limits in 1.5% of European foods
Pesticide residues in raw and processed foods clearly exceeded legal limits in 1.5% of European foods in 2013, according to a new assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Reduce marketing of sugar-rich products, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that companies need to reduce the marketing of sugar-rich products if consumers are to slash their intake to 10% of daily calories.
Plant waters take center stage at Expo West, but can they emulate coconut water's meteoric success?
FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson talked to three players in the emerging 'plant waters' category at the 2015 Natural Products Expo West trade show to find out whether they have what it takes to claw back some shelf space from coconut water in the...
Australian farmers seek to lower greenhouse gases
Australian livestock producers are taking steps to reduce emissions though the Farm300 program, funded by the country’s government.
Australia
Brand names rule in battle for packaged dairy desserts
Almost 3.2m Australians eat a packaged dairy dessert such as a custard, mousse, chocolate pudding, creamy rice or fruity whip each month.
India
India plans to target ‘very serious issue’ of food adulteration
India has acknowledged the scale of its food adulteration epidemic and has pledged to take steps to stamp it out.
Bolstr helps firms raise funds fast
Need money fast to buy new equipment, secure supply for quick expansion or open a new location, but don’t want to give up equity? Funding website Bolstr may be the way to go.
Bolthouse Farms’ new line up makes fruits & veggies easier to consume
Known for its baby carrots and premium juices, Bolthouse Farms is making healthy snacks more fun for children and easier for parents with creative packaging and flavor combinations.
Candy tax dropped from Connecticut sugar levy bill
Connecticut’s proposed sugar tax has been amended to exclude a levy on candy.
Cooking pasta removes certain wheat allergens
Certain wheat allergens are released and lost when pasta is boiled while others are highly resistant and remain during the entire digestion process, researchers from Italy have found.
India
'Reduce drinks packs, not price, and target the bottom of the pyramid'
Beverage brands must appreciate how perceived packaging wisdom in a mature market may be inappropriate if it is applied in emerging markets like India.
Health benefit of sugary drinks tax is ‘a strong claim’, says academic
The Children’s Food Campaign claims a 20p tax on sugary drinks could have major positive impact on health but academics and industry say evidence is lacking.
Bart Ingredients: Nut in spices test may not be accurate
Testing which led to the recall of ground cumin because almond was found ‘may not be accurate’, according to Bart Ingredients.
Olive processing waste offers natural emulsifier potential
Solid waste from the processing of olives could provide a source of natural emulsifiers fit for use in neutral and acidic oil–in–water emulsions, say researchers.
Nutrition factors high in consumers’ decision-making process
The nutritional benefits of meat and poultry products form part of the key decision-making process for consumers, according to new research by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
China’s meat association presses government to boost lamb and beef consumption
The China Meat Association (CMA) is calling on the Chinese government to actively support the beef and lamb sector, Gao Guan, the association’s deputy secretary-general, has told GlobalMeatNews.