InstantLabs expands ID tests to combat seafood fraud
InstantLabs has added two additional salmon identification tests to allow distributors, processors and government regulators to positively identify the species in less than two hours.
Archives for December 9, 2015
Six butchery trends to watch in 2016
IFFA, a leading international innovation trade show for the meat industry, kicks off on 7 May 2016.
Coca-Cola controversy kills anti-obesity group
A specialist group formed to combat obesity has been binned after it was forced to return a huge chunk of funding to Coca-Cola amid allegations of industry-biased science.
Scotland must act on ‘deep-rooted’ poor diet: report
Scotland’s poor diet is not improving and urgent action must be taken to stop obesity from being the norm, according to a report from the country’s food body.
'It’s not the first or the second purchase order that really counts, it’s the third'
Pure Spoon CEO: HPP is going to turn the baby food category on its head
It won't happen overnight, but the future of babyfood is in the chiller, predicts one Texas-based entrepreneur pioneering the application of high pressure processing (HPP) in a category she claims is ripe for disruption.
Prop 65 listing shouldn’t apply to properly made aloe products, IASC says
Old habits die hard. The director of the International Aloe Science Council said the decision by California state authorities to list aloe vera ingredients as “known carcinogens” lacks precision in how the ingredients are identified and perpetuates a...
Pomegranates and endurance: Study shows juice benefits for athletes
Consumption of pomegranate juice may reduce biochemical markers of damage caused by exercise, according to findings from a small study from Spain.
Palau ratifies international illegal fishing agreement
The island nation of Palau has become the first Pacific island state to ratify an international agreement to combat illegal fishing, which the FAO estimates will deprive the global economy of up to US$23bn each year and endanger biodiversity.
Kiwi university finds lightning fast way to test for leeching DEHP
Massey University engineers have developed a highly sensitive device that is able to detect synthetic compounds that leach from plastic packaging into food.
FiE 2015: Our best bits
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from over one thousand exhibitors, a packed conference programme and talks on industry insights.
Purple corn pioneer Suntava acquired by Healthy Food Ingredients LLC
Minnesota-based Suntava Corporation – which is best-known for its anthocyanin-packed purple corn – has been acquired by Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC, the parent company of SK Food International and Hesco/Dakota Organic Products.
Spotlighting the multiple definitions of ‘local’ can help drive sales, Dona Chai founder says
“Local” is a hot marketing term that can drive sales – especially for startups hoping to capitalize on home court advantage – but it also can restrict expansion if it is defined too narrowly, says the founder of Dona Chai.
FoodNavigator 2016: What's on our editorial calendar?
Putting the spotlight on innovative start-ups, sugar reduction, sustainable sourcing and the latest trends in colour, texture and flavour, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar and online events for 2016 spans the hottest topics for the European food...
Green body may help meat producers cut carbon emissions
An enhanced technology assistance scheme to help spread best livestock and arable farming practice around the world is likely to emerge from the Paris climate change conference talks.
West Crown creates competition in Germany
A new European meat joint venture involving Denmark’s leading beef and pork processor Danish Crown and Germany’s Westfleisch aims to be a tough competitor to German’s current market leader Tönnies GmbH & Co, Danish Crown’s head of press has said.
Raw apricot kernels banned due to cyanide poisoning risk
Regulators have banned retail sales of raw apricot kernels after changes to its food standards code have come into effect.
Australia's fast-food market
97% of regular KFC customers express satisfaction
Almost six in 10 Australians get food from fast-food chains each month, and the more they frequent a store, the more satisfied they will be with it, according to market research.
This week Down Under
FTAs are good for business, but technical barriers must now be smashed
Australia’s government must address technical barriers to trade, which are inhibiting the potential of Australian exports, according to a report released by the country’s food industry.
Soy is in the sustainable spotlight but industry is slow on the uptake
Food companies are acting far too slowly to clean up their soy procurement practices while new standards for responsible soy may not go far enough, say campaigners.
FDA fails to find E. coli in celery-onion mix
Follow-up testing of a celery and onion mix linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has failed to confirm presence of the pathogen.
Evira creates model to calculate microbes in food chain
A model for statistically calculating the amounts of microbes in the production chain has been developed by the Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira).
Rabobank connects winning startups of its inaugural FoodBytes! showcase with investors
Startups ranging from the maker of fine sodas to an information management firm for farmers took center-stage at Rabobank North America Wholesale’s client appreciation event in New York City earlier this month where they were recognized as the winners...
Grass-fed beef has the lowest red meat cancer risk
Eating red meat that has grazed on grass its entire life poses a potentially lower risk of cancer than pellet-fed beef, according to research by Mayo Clinic.
DuPont to merge with Dow? Divisions to split?
DuPont owner of Danisco’s probiotics, enzymes, sweeteners, colours and flavours business, along with the Solae soy brand - is set to merge with Dow Chemicals to become the world’s second biggest chemicals firm after €80bn BASF.
Shell do well!: Kiwi mussel extract company hopes for boom in Asia
A Kiwi mussel extract company is planning further expansion into Asia in an industry that contributes NZ$400m (US$268m) to New Zealand’s economy.