Stopping ‘bad karma’ could save palm oil industry millions
Scientists have identified a genetic defect in oil palms, called bad karma, which reduces yields – a finding that could save industry both time and money, they say.
Archives for September 15, 2015
Miratorg develops beef project, expands cooperation with McDonald’s
Russian meat giant Miratorg plans to increase the supply of beef cuts to McDonald’s restaurants in 2016, giving the fast food chain the opportunity to launch a new premium Black Angus burger.
This week Down Under
Researchers: Junk food diet leads to brain weaknesses
New research has shown for the first time that the part of the brain used for learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people with unhealthy diets.
Health of select ethnic groups at risk with significant nutrient shortfalls
A greater percentage of Non-Hispanic Blacks may be below the Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and D relative to Non-Hispanic Whites across all ages, says a new study.
New Zealand levy to continue following referendum
Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the country’s industry levy board, has received overwhelming support to continue operations following a referendum.
Best Sanitizers help food processors put best (clean) foot forward
Best Sanitizers has introduced footwear sanitation claiming it is a ‘significant step forward’ for food processors.
GLG: We will be able to breed stevia plants with commercially viable quantities of Reb D and Reb M
All eyes are now on Cargill and Evolva as they prepare for the 2016 launch of fermentation-derived steviol glycosides Reb D+M. However, Vancouver-based GLG Life Tech Corporation says it is confident it will ultimately be capable of breeding stevia plants...
Meat takes centre stage in Cologne
The Anuga trade show takes place next month and GlobalMeatNews will be in attendance. We take a look at who is attending and why you should as well.
A problem that no longer exists? Trans fats ban could prevent over 7,000 heart deaths in England alone, claims BMJ study
A total ban on trans fats in processed foods could prevent 7,200 deaths from coronary heart disease in England, claim researchers. But with levels of industrial trans fats already at virtually zero, others argue the research is flawed.
Slaughterhouse acquisition cleared by Swedish authorities
The Swedish competition authorities have approved the acquisition by KLS Ugglarps, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danish Crown, of a majority stake in the slaughterhouse Dalsjöfors Slakteri near Borås, east of Gothenburg.
Leatherhead acquired by Science Group for £1.6M
Leatherhead Food Research has been bought out of administration by the Science Group for £1.6M in a move that will rid the organisation of its legacy pension deficit, the buyer revealed.
Most eat breakfast at home, but fast-food could threaten CPGs, Instantly data suggests
Food manufacturers can feel secure knowing that most consumers eat breakfast at or from home, but fast food chains are a competitive threat that cannot be ignored, new research from Instantly suggests.
Asean
Rabobank: SE Asian bloc will pave way for food and meat to boom
Packaged food and meat will gain most out of all food and agriculture (F&A) sectors as a result of Asean Economic Community (AEC) integration to outpace global growth.
Longer school lunches lead to better food choices, say researchers
Schoolchildren benefit from more time to eat lunch, choosing more fruit, and consuming more of their meals, including vegetables and milk, according to a study.
20% of snack, granola, energy bars feature non-GMO claims, reveals Label Insight
Data from Label Insight* shows that one in five (21%) snack, energy or granola bars in the US now makes a non-GMO claim of some kind – making it the leading category for non-GMO claims, compared with an average of 4.2% for all the grocery products in its...
Salmonella linked to cucumbers sickens more than 400
Salmonella linked to cucumbers has sickened more than 400 and killed two people, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NeuroGum raises more than $10,000 in two days to take on the energy & cognition categories
If Indigogo investors’ overwhelming interest in the upcoming launch of NeuroGum is any indication, the self-proclaimed focus-boosting gum could be a formidable competitor in the cognitive and energy food and beverage categories.