Cumin recall withdrawn after testing shows mahaleb not almond presence
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has backtracked on a recall of ground cumin because of almond after additional testing.
Archives for June 28, 2015
Do consumers prefer low sugar or no sugar? It depends on the product…
Almost two-thirds of global consumers are concerned about sugar intake – but the choice between low-sugar and sugar-free depends on the food or drink category, according to a new report from DSM.
Fatty and sugary foods linked to lower cognitive functions: Mouse data
A diet rich in fat and sugar could cause changes in the make up of our gut bacteria, which in turn lead to losses of cognitive functions, suggest researchers.
El Niño set to disrupt key commodities in 2015
El Niño 2015 is underway and set to hit wheat, coffee and sugar cane production leading to volatile prices, warns a Rabobank report.
Traditional foods dominate Fourth of July menus
Americans may increasingly seek bold new flavors and adventurous or exotic food for everyday cooking, but this Fourth of July most will turn to time-honored, traditional dishes and big name brands to help them celebrate, market research predicts.
Cargill on Trehalose: The biggest challenge is limited awareness but every new product is helping
One year on from the ‘Taco Bell affair’ and Cargill is continuing to see growth in demand for its Trehalose additive, but the biggest challenge continues to be limited awareness of ingredient’s numerous functional properties.
Beef prices weaken during first third of year
Global beef prices have weakened during the first four months of 2015, following a period of record high prices. However, it’s unlikely prices will continue to fall as beef supply levels should remain steady during the rest of the year.
Majority of technical appeal results upheld – Government Chemist
The Government Chemist upheld the results of official analyses in 85% of technical appeals referred to it last year.
Nestlé’s Ideal evaporated milk is not like cream, Spanish ruling finds
Nestlé has lost its appeal against a Spanish ruling that it cannot promote its partially evaporated milk as having ‘half the fat of cream’.
Retail analysis: Russian Federation
With a population of 143.5 million people last year, Russia consumes approximately 9.8 million tonnes of meat per year, the equivalent of 68kg per capita, according to official data from the Russian State Statistics Service (Rosstat).
PHAC: 44 ill from chicken contaminated with Salmonella
Frozen raw breaded chicken products contaminated with Salmonella have sickened 44 people in Canada.
patent watch
Nestlé files patent for pregnancy probiotic
Nestlé has filed a patent for probiotics to be taken during pregnancy and lactation, which it says help reduce the risk of allergies for the infant.
Philippines hopes to lift meat exports with new plants
Two new publicly funded meat processing facilities being built in the Philippines are due to be completed within the year, with the aim of helping to boost meat exports from the country, the country’s president has said.
Australia
Volunteers required for exercise test. Reward: 3D-printed chocolate
Melbourne researcher Rohit Ashok Khot has found the sweetest way in the world to get people to exercise: he rewards others with chocolate treats made on a 3D food printer. The more they exercise, the smoother the chocolate they get to eat.