Moderate butter intake increases LDL and HDL cholesterol levels: Danish study
Moderate butter consumption could result in higher levels of both 'bad' LDL and 'good' HDL cholesterol, the findings of a Danish study suggest.
Archives for August 9, 2015
Salmonella outbreak sickens 133 in Czech Republic
Public health officials have been praised for their reaction to an outbreak of Salmonella which sickened 133 people in the Czech Republic.
EFSA loses right to keep experts secret
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has lost its right to keep the names of contributing expert commentators a secret – a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that could be applied retrospectively.
Heinz and Mott’s recall over quality concerns
Heinz Canada and Mott’s are recalling some products after a customer complaint.
China direct
Child obesity has already doubled this century in Beijing
Child obesity has already doubled this century in Beijing
Efacec to expand in South East Asia with three partnerships
Efacec has signed three contracts with PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources and Technology TBK (PT Smart TBK) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Lian Hock Hardware (Lian Hock) and a print and supply chain partner, in Singapore to expand its presence in South East Asia.
Far East digest
Low self-sufficiency rate stays put in Japan for fifth year
Low self-sufficiency rate stays put in Japan for fifth year
Supermarkets ‘risk losing millions’ in manufacturing
Supermarkets planning to take up food manufacturing in their fight to gain a competitive edge over the limited range discounters Aldi and Lidl risked losing millions of pounds and faced being stuck with underperforming factories, a leading analyst has...
US meat industry prepares for antibiotics controls
US meat businesses are preparing for antibiotics measures set to be implemented by the end of December 2016 by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
WhiteWave expands in competitive U.S. yogurt category with Wallaby acquisition
Undeterred by the ongoing “fistfight” in the U.S. yogurt category, WhiteWave Foods Co. expands its presences in the segment with the $125 million cash acquisition of California organic yogurt maker Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc.
UK ingredients player expands to US, questions Chinese quality
UK-based ingredients distributor Direct Food Ingredients has opened an office and warehouse in Los Angeles where it will focus its activities in nutraceuticals and sports nutrition and push its quality credentials.
Canada investigating source of 83 cyclospora illnesses
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating 83 cases of cyclospora infections and said the source is unknown.
Sprouts shakes up leadership, lowers guidance
Natural retail chain Sprouts Farmers Market shook up its long-established leadership at the same time it announced during its second quarter earnings call Aug. 6 that it is lowering its full year guidance.
Animal welfare ruling: impact on US meat industry
US animal rights organisations have claimed a victory as so-called ‘ag-gag’ laws have been ruled unconstitutional by a judge.
The importance of carbs in human evolution – and in the Paleo diet
Consumption of carbohydrates and starches may have been critical for the accelerated evolution of the human brain, and would have been a vital part of a real Palaeolithic diet, suggest researchers.
Social media warning: Engaging with customers leads to more complaints
Companies that engage with customers on Twitter beware: responding to complaints on social media has the side effect of triggering new complaints, according to new research.
Two major Australian cattle deals clinched
The Minderoo Group, the Western Australian cattle station owner, has purchased two Gascoyne stations, Brickhouse and Milinya, near Carnarvon for an undisclosed price.
Food brands, non profits offered chance to engage with hundreds of bloggers at upcoming event
An event in late September will bring natural and organic food brands and thought leaders together with hundreds of bloggers. It’s the first such event of its kind, organizers said.
Chobani founder invests in upmarket coffee roaster La Colombe; no comment on reports it is exploring sale of minority stake
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya has invested an undisclosed sum in upmarket coffee firm La Colombe Coffee Roasters that will make him the majority owner, but says he will not take on any management responsibilities at the Philadelphia-based firm, and will...
Cargill buys Italian citrus pectin business
Cargill is to acquire the pectin operations of US firm FMC - a move it hopes will help it tap into demand for 'label-friendly' ingredients.
Scotland to ban GM crops: ‘GM would damage our clean, green brand’
Genetically modified (GM) crops will not be allowed in Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced.
Salmonella in the sights for genomic research
Two Canadian universities have been given almost $10m for research to reduce Salmonella on fresh produce.
Australian farm income for beef cattle revealed
The cash income of Australian beef cattle producing farms has increased strongly in 2014‒15, driven by increased cattle prices and the highest beef cattle turn-off in 36 years, an industry report indicates.
Flavour firm opens in Japan
Givaudan, a global flavour and fragrance house, has pumped more than €11.5M into a new Tokyo-based technical centre.
China to blame as Hershey reports Q2 loss of nearly $100m
The Hershey Company reported a net loss of almost $100m for the second quarter of 2015 - a result "adversely impacted" by its performance in China.
In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast
Botanicals are the fastest growing nutraceutical ingredient class in a category being driven by ageing populations around the world, a report has found.
Curcumin for sports nutrition? RCT supports role for pain reduction after heavy exercise
Supplements of curcumin, the yellow pigment that gives turmeric its color, may reduce pain associated with exercise, and perhaps boost performance, says a new study.