EU prefers cheaper cuts of beef
Consumers in EU countries France, the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy are favouring cheaper cuts of beef rather than premium cuts.
Archives for August 18, 2015
Movement implies freshness – even for packaged food
Implied motion in food advertising – such as an image of juice being poured into a glass – may make food appear fresher and more appealing, according to a study published in Food Quality and Preference.
Sample preparation product addresses challenge of testing high fat samples
Agilent Technologies has launched a sample preparation product for high fat samples that it claims gives labs a better way to address ‘one of their most challenging tasks’.
Australia
Study gives model for water rights trading prices
A study of the price irrigators are willing to pay in the world’s most established water market could help establish new markets across the globe.
Alterations to gut microbe environment may have role in type 1 diabetes risk
Changes to our gut microbiota could have a direct impact the production of antimicrobial peptides that play a role in the risk of developing type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions, say researchers.
FDA warning letter reminds industry whole stevia leaf is not GRAS or an approved food additive
A recent FDA warning letter reminds food and beverage manufacturers that whole stevia leaf is not generally recognized as safe for conventional foods, even though many extracts of the plant are.
Starbucks is “widely outpacing” the competition in the US coffee pods market, says Wells Fargo
Starbucks is “widely outpacing” the competition in the US coffee pods market, delivering “robust unit growth and ongoing pod share gains”, while market leader Keurig Green Mountain’s share continues to decline owing to “persistently weak dollar sales”,...
0.7% of shoppers drive 80% of volumes of new food & beverage products, reveals Catalina study
We’ve all heard of the 80:20 rule, but new research* from digital marketing expert Catalina shows that just 0.7% of shoppers are driving 80% of the volumes of new food and beverage products, while just 11% of shoppers that try a new product are still...
Chinese authorities seek to reassure beef consumers after anthrax outbreak
Authorities in one of China’s key meat processing regions are seeking to reassure consumers it is safe to eat beef after an outbreak of anthrax in the local herd.
This week Down Under
Australian wine boxes feeling similar pinch to market for bottles
The proportion of Australian adults drinking wine has been in decline for some years, including the Aussie wine cask, whose popularity is also dropping.
Photocatalyst optimized to reduce produce cross contamination
Researchers have optimized a titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst to reduce cross contamination during produce rinsing.
Money talks! Norway withdraws from 4 Asian palm oil firms
The Norwegian national investment fund has cut ties with four major Asian companies, citing the risk of ‘severe environmental damage’ as a result of palm oil plantations.
Armenian poultry business demands import restrictions on cheap chicken
The chairman of Armenia’s Union of Poultry Farmers Sergey Stepanyan has called on the country’s government to impose import restrictions on cheap chicken meat, which he claimed pushes down domestic prices and hurts local businesses.
GM crops ban would undermine Scotland’s food industry, groups warn
A ban on genetically modified (GM) crops in Scotland would seriously undermine the nation’s food and drink industry, warn nearly 30 leading organisations.
Ajinomoto and T.Hasegawa join forces to pursue fermented natural flavours
Ingredients giant Ajinomoto has announced a business alliance with Japanese flavour and fragrance firm T.Hasegawa which will see the companies use fermentation technologies to develop natural flavours.
APHIS seeks views on carcase management
Comments are being sought by the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for mass carcase management.
Coca-Cola takes minority stake in Suja Juice: ‘This is a huge complementary opportunity for us’
Coca-Cola is taking a minority stake in super-premium organic juice firm Suja and will distribute the San-Diego-based firm’s products through its Odwalla chilled direct store delivery system.
Insect oil: Bugs aren’t just about protein
Is it time to look beyond insect protein to… insect oil? This is the next opportunity within edible bugs, says researcher.
Russia lifts 2013 botulism scare ban on imports from Fonterra plants
Russia has partially lifted restrictions on Fonterra dairy imports implemented in the midst of the 2013 whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare.