Mid-calorie concept goes mainstream – and beyond drinks
Consumers and industry have embraced the mid-calorie concept in drinks and are starting to look at its relevance in other product categories, according to stevia supplier PureCircle.
Archives for July 21, 2015
Petition launched for meat tax in Sweden
Calls for a meat tax in Sweden have resurfaced two years after its government ruled out the Swedish Board of Agriculture's suggestion that such a tax could curb consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Iran explores poultry export potential
Iran's recent nuclear deal may bring the country new opportunities for poultry exports to neighbouring countries, which in turn will stimulate domestic production, according to the country’s Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture.
FVO finds ‘limited progress’ in Swedish audit
There has been ‘limited progress’ since an audit in 2010 in Sweden with most corrective actions still recorded as being in progress, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
US executives boost beef industry growth plan
A five-year strategy to strengthen the US beef industry has been reinforced this week with a meeting of 16 industry leaders from the Beef Industry Long Range Plan Task Force.
Nestlé opens $50m frozen and chilled food R&D center in Solon, Ohio
Nestlé has opened a CHF 48m ($50m) R&D center in Solon, Ohio, that will focus on new product development for its frozen and chilled food businesses worldwide.
Smart Wine Bottle tackles counterfeit in Chinese market
A ‘Smart Wine Bottle’ is being used to help a wine company ensure its authentic products are reaching consumers in China, rather than counterfeit goods.
Looming RCEP deal could help unlock conclusion of Trans-Pacific FTA
South Korea has joined 15 other countries in holding fresh talks on a regional free-trade agreement to be held in Myanmar next month, when it is hoped that a cross-Asia RCEP deal will make significant headway in unexpectedly quick time.
Indonesian-sourced tuna linked to Salmonella illnesses
Osamu Corporation is recalling all of its frozen tuna sourced from one processing plant in Indonesia because samples have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Sugary drinks linked to type 2 diabetes regardless of obesity: Meta analysis
Sugary drinks may cause type 2 diabetes regardless of obesity – and artificially-sweetened drinks or fruit juice are not necessarily healthier alternatives, according to new research.
DSM debuts enzyme ingredient designed to break down residual gluten
Consumers who are seeking to limit their exposure to gluten have another line of defense in a new product released by DSM. Called Tolerase G, the enzyme can serve to break down residual gluten in a meal before it can cause a reaction, the company said.
Replacing sugary drinks with artificially sweetened ones unlikely to reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study says
Nearly two million people in the U.S. will develop type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years if the current consumption of sugar sweetened beverages remains constant, predict a team of international researchers.
This week Down Under
Could Australia be hamstrung by earlier WTO country-of-origin ruling?
Could Australia be hamstrung by earlier WTO country-of-origin ruling?
Flavour tourism: On the trail of Europe's future trends
What will the next flavour trends be, where does inspiration come from and how can you make sure a trend has some sticking power? FoodNavigator met up with Mintel at IFT to find out.
SICK to showcase new packaging sensor
A pneumatic pressure sensor for packaging will be among the new technologies being exhibited at the UK’s PPMA exhibition by packaging and processing specialist SICK this year.
‘Added phosphate’ linked to spikes in blood levels
Phosphates that are artificially added to foods like dairy and cereal products appear to cause bigger spikes in blood phosphorus levels than naturally occurring phosphates, potentially putting harmful stress on kidneys, say researchers.
Collagen deal boosts sausage casings firm's EU strength
Sausage casings firm Devro's acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Dutch collagen manufacturer PV Industries (PVI) will boost its “presence and authority” in Europe, a top UK food industry analyst claims.
Poland’s pork meat exports return to growth path
Poland’s exports of processed pork meat have returned to growth in the first four months of 2015, with an increase of 6.5% to 128,600 tonnes (t), according to the Polish Ministry of Agriculture.
A&P decline a cautionary tale, says CPG expert: 'It was the largest account nobody cared about'
The steady decline of grocery retailer A&P “speaks to the lack of permanence of a corporate entity - no matter how large it gets - when it fails to innovate, fails to adapt to the changing consumer landscape and creates a cumbersome, stifling...
US state beef bodies gain funding
Seven state beef organisations across the US have been awarded grants to help promote beef to consumers.