Jamba Juice settles ‘all-natural’ lawsuit, but will pay no damages
Jamba Juice has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed in California alleging it misled shoppers by labeling its smoothie kits as ‘all-natural’.
Archives for March 24, 2015
USA and New Zealand take on Indonesia at WTO over meat restrictions
The USA and New Zealand have joined forces in asking the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to create a disputes settlement body, ruling on whether Indonesian import restrictions on livestock, meat and other food products breaks global commerce rules.
Changing how rice is cooked could cut calories
A novel cooking and cooling process for rice could help slash the number of calories absorbed by the body by more than half by increasing levels of resistant starch, say researchers.
Frugal innovation: Downsizing from exotic superfoods... to lentils
Adding an exotic ‘superfood’ ingredient gives fresh appeal to a well-established product – and manufacturers don’t have to look far for the latest one as analysts say that post-recession consumers want local, simple ingredients.
FoodChain Europe assesses vulnerable ‘hotspots’ in supply chain
FoodChain Europe has said its system can identify vulnerable ‘hotspots’ in the food supply chain to meet requirements of BRC Version 7.
Food Vision 2015
Top social trends food firms must follow
Four top trends – sobriety, risk management, nutritional supplements and everyday indulgence should guide food and drink manufacturers when planning innovation.
The GMO factor is beginning to impact fiber choices, says Beneo
While multiple factors from price to functionality determine which fiber is best for any given application, chicory root fiber (inulin) is gaining ground with many food formulators owing to its non-GMO credentials and the fact that consumers see it as...
Rabobank on top natural food trends at Expo West: Ginger and turmeric are in, kale is so last year
Ginger, turmeric and sprouted grains are hot, while kale and Greek yogurt are cooling off, according to trend watchers at Rabobank International who walked the floor at the 2015 Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim earlier this month.
Sales of indulgent snacks outpace healthy options, IRI data shows
Consumers may be seeking more healthy and fresh foods in general, but when it comes to snacks, more people want an indulgent treat than something good for them, according to marketing data from IRI.
Nadec launches new R&D centre as profit grows 7%
Saudi dairy producer Nadec launched a new research and development centre this month, as the company reveals 7% profit growth in its full-year results.
Use price policies to promote healthier diets, says WHO
Price policies could encourage healthier diets, according to a new publication by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe.
Egyptian agri investment booms at EEDC
Egypt’s food and agriculture sector saw a boost in foreign investment at the Egypt Economic Development Conference (EEDC) this month, with billions of dollars pledged and dozens of projects announced.
UAE date palms get UN recognition
The UAE’s date palm oases may be formally recognised by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation as of global agricultural importance, the FAO announced this month.
Russian beef ‘cluster’ will launch exports to Asia and the UAE in 2015
In 2015, Russia will make its first deliveries of beef abroad from Europe’s largest cluster of cattle, being reared in the Bryansk and Kaliningrad Oblasts, according to a spokesperson for the project.
Be creative to keep reformulation costs down, says analyst
Manufacturers need to be innovative and clever if costs to reformulate food products are to be kept low, says Cindy Beeren at Leatherhead Food Research.
GCC eating more fat, sugar and processed food than ever, says Euromonitor
GCC consumers are increasingly getting their calories from packaged food and soft drinks, with calorific intake from fats and sugar set to rise dramatically, according to new data from Euromonitor.
Global antimicrobial use forecast to rise more than 60%
Antimicrobial consumption in food animals is predicted to increase by as much as 67% by 2030 to more than 105,000 tons, according to a new research paper.
Pioneers never says no to Panda producer Arab Dairy in $33m deal
Egyptian investment firm Pioneers Holding has bought a majority stake in Arab Dairy, outbidding foreign competitors with a total bid of US$33.5m.
Briefing
GM contamination case hinges on duty of care as judges hear appeal
"The heart of this clash between two neighbours is a question of how two systems of agriculture can co-exist," a court Western Australia’s supreme appeals court heard as an organic farmer who lost his certification allegedly due to the harvesting methods...
Australia
Acid from wine tasting can soften teeth ‘within minutes’
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the acid in wine can make teeth vulnerable to erosion within just minutes.
Korea signs MOU with UAE for Halal, plans to double exports to $1.2bn
Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE to develop its Halal food industry, with the aim of almost doubling its current US$680m Halal food exports to US$1.23bn by 2017.
Maureen Edmondson named president of IFST
Maureen Edmondson has been named as president of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).