Quinoa's protein potential: From healthy whole food to versatile ingredient
After years in the making, quinoa protein concentrate will be the latest plant-based protein to be commercialised, competing with the likes of whey, soy and pea.
Archives for July 20, 2015
Sweet taste perception may be (partly) genetic
Some people may perceive sweet tastes as weaker than others – perhaps leading them to add more sugar or sweetener to gain the same level of sweetness, new research suggests.
NASA food science: Complete nutrition, emerging technologies, and the Mission to Mars
NASA is exploring all forms of cutting edge technology, from 3D printing to high pressure processing and more to be able to transition its food system from the International Space Station to a Mission to Mars, says Grace Douglas, PhD.
Consumers prefer US-labelled meat products
Despite an attempt to repeal country-of-origin labelling (COOL) in the USA, a study has found that consumers prefer meat products labelled from the US.
Devro acquires Dutch collagen gel producer PV Industries
Meat casings supplier Devro has agreed to acquire Dutch collagen gel producer PV Industries (PVI) in a €12.5m deal, the company has said.
US beef and poultry production set to slump
Weather and disease have seen estimates on US beef and poultry production fall, the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook has revealed.
Danish Crown-Tican deal partially referred to competition authority
Danish Crown’s merger with Tican has been partially referred by the European Commission to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) at its request.
World’s biggest food companies suffer 'institutional sluggishness'
The world’s largest food and drink companies saw sales growth nearly halve in 2014 – while local firms have taken advantage of their greater agility to fill market gaps, according to a report from OC&C Strategy Consultants.
Russian bank pumps millions into pig farm project
A US$336m pig farm project has begun in Russia, thanks to Russian bank Sberbank CIB’s approval of a major loan for the initiative.
Do-it-yourself NPD: How to scope out a market for free
What do coconut oil, single-serve coffee and raspberry ketone have in common? They are all best sellers on Amazon – and can help new product developers create the next trend-setting product.
‘Ancient, mystical fruit’: Nestlé patents pomegranate skin extract for metabolic syndrome
Nestlé has filed an international patent for pomegranate skin extract as a strategy against metabolic syndrome, in particular fatty liver disease.
South Asia radius
Indian regulator is preparing new alcohol and labelling regulations
Indian regulator is preparing new alcohol and labelling regulations
Expert says dialogue is missing element in development of synthetic biology
The development of synthetic modes of the production of food and dietary ingredients holds great promise both in terms of sustainability and greater functionality. But a prominent researcher says that defeats on the public relations front could endanger...
Taking a page from Silicon Valley
Shared economy-based tech startups like Uber and Airbnb may not seem to have much in common with a packaged food and beverage company. But even legacy-brand CPGs can learn from their entrepreneurial, collaborative approach to innovation—and get a leg up...
E.coli outbreaks grow and beef is top cause
There were more E. coli O157 outbreaks during 2003–2012 than the previous 20 years, possibly due to improvements in surveillance, according to research.
Growing minis capacity: Mars to invest $109m to expand Dutch plant
Mars plans to expand capacity at its Veghel plant over the next 10 years to produce miniature versions of its brands as Western Europeans limit their calorie intake.
Australian cattle firm steps back from acquisition
The Australian Agricultural Company (AAco) has revealed it will not be bidding for the S. Kidman and Co portfolio.
Australia
Small increase in grape prices gives beleaguered wine growers hope
Though 85% of grapes for the 2015 vintage were harvested at a loss, Australian winemakers have been applauding a small increase in average wine grape prices over the last year.