Q2: Sales up, profits down at DSM Nutritional Products
The food and nutrition ingredients division of Dutch giant DSM has seen sales rise 16% to €1.247bn (US$1.37bn) in Q2 but profits slipped 6% amid ongoing pricing challenges on some vitamins.
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Global savory snacks to hit $166.6bn by 2020
The savory snack market will grow 7.1% each year, driven by the increasing purchasing power of developing countries, says P&S Market Research.
Which do you think is more filling – a Coke or a Mars bar?
While past research has suggested solid foods are more filling than beverages – consumers don’t always make this distinction, warn researchers.
Scientists create food powder from waste, increasing shelf life from two weeks to two years
Three students from Lund University in Sweden have set up a business called Fopo (freeze dried food powder) buying expired fruit and vegetables and turning it into food powder to resell back into the F&B market.
Greece has most expensive mince in Europe
Greece has the most expensive mince in Europe, research from Euronews has concluded.
Jerky and biltong companies merge to create Meatsnacks Group
The Jerky Group has merged with biltong brand Cruga to form the largest ambient beef snack manufacturer in Europe.
Cert ID warns against ‘inconsistent’ vulnerability assessments
Cert ID has warned against inconsistent vulnerability assessments to identify potential food fraud 'hotspots' with no coherent format permitting each supplier to 'do their own thing'.
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Demand for natural colors increases as 80% of parents cite artificial color safety concerns, survey finds
While consumer demand for natural colors in the U.S. lags behind that in the U.K., it is nearing “a tipping point” as parents’ concerns increase about the potential impact on children’s health of artificial colors and more natural options become...
USDA warns of Salmonella linked to pigs
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a food safety alert for Salmonella that may be associated with whole pigs used as pig roasts.
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Health benefits, convenient format drive sales of Matcha green tea
Matcha tea, known for its vibrant green hue, is hitting its stride in the U.S. where household penetration is currently low but sales are climbing double-digit year-over-year – representing significant consumer interest and growth potential, according to...
Energizing Zest Tea charts high-octane growth
Many a tea lover has settled for coffee or an energy drink when desperate for an energy fix. But Zest Tea hopes to change that with its high-caffeine brewed teas.
Night snacking woes: Is food timing is key to weight loss?
There is a lack of top level evidence to support the notion that eating ‘little and often’ is beneficial for metabolism and weight loss, say researchers who warn that more robust clinical data that also accounts for meal timing is needed.
The Hacker’s Diet: Should we be looking at nutrition like a computer nerd?
The age of Silicon Valley and Digi-everything has seen the dawn of a new diet trend: ‘Biohacking’.
Call to overhaul Australia's meat systems
Australia’s meat quality, safety and integrity systems need overhauling, according to the managing director of the Meat and Livestock Australia Richard Norton.
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Tyrrells's Aus acquisition reflects craft movement’s eastern surge
Britain’s biggest hand-cooked premium potato chip brand will establish a foothold in Australia with its purchase this week of Yarra Valley Snack Foods.
Rumbling into the US: ‘Supershake’ maker Rumble looks to start small, grow big
Rumble, a company that produces an all-natural “supershake” drink, is launching its brand in the US after ramping up business across Canada.
India cannot ensure sesame seeds imported to EU are safe – FVO
Indian controls cannot ensure sesame seeds exported to the EU are safe, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
Export disruption shrinks Tyson Foods’ profits
Tyson Foods, the largest US meat processor, has cut its profit forecast for the year, citing issues in the beef market.
Sugar-free marzipan with added fiber: ‘It’s not all about sugar, sugar, sugar,’ says developer
Swedish ingredients firm Bayn Europe has packed dietary fibers into its marzipan sugar replacer to add a valuable health twist, its developer says.
Food taxes and subsidies: A balanced approach needed, says review
Fiscal policies can form a valuable part of efforts to drive changes in dietary behaviours, but such policies must be balanced against each other, say researchers.
Ongoing outbreak of Salmonella from spices has sickened 178 people
Swedish investigation finds risk of contaminated spices in other countries
An outbreak investigation into spices which has sickened 178 people in Sweden has revealed a risk of contaminated products on the market in other countries.