Seeds, avocados and clean-eating will gain traction in 2016, RDNs predict
Nutrient-dense and protein-packed seeds will steal the show in 2016, predict 450 registered dietitian nutritionists surveyed by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian.
Archives for January 4, 2016
Annie Chun’s takes seaweed to mainstream snackers with launch of crunchy Seaweed Crisps
Roasted sheets of flavorful nori increasingly are competing with crunchy kale chips and other healthier-for-you snacks, but the stick-to-the-top-of-the-mouth texture of dehydrated seaweed isn’t for everyone.
Russia signs meat deal with Iran
Russia is set to launch supplies of poultry and beef to Iran by mid-January 2016.
Antimicrobial resistance testing quality evaluated
The performance of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of Salmonella and Campylobacter has been evaluated.
Food make-up does not affect satiety properties: study
The high, sustained satiating effects of food foams are not dependent on its energy and macronutrient content, say researchers in a first-of-its-kind study.
Pulses, purple and portable protein - key baked goods trends for the year ahead
Branding and innovation expert Claire Nuttall – who has worked with many global food and drink businesses – reveals her pick of the trends set to shape the global baked goods market in the coming 12 months.
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes destroy Coca-Cola plant
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes have allegedly destroyed a Coca-Cola plant in Sana'a, Yemen, according to reports.
Growing at 3% per year, the UK Foodservice market is an attractive place to be
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Outpacing GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and considerably outperforming the retail food grocery market, consumers in the UK continue to increase their eating out participation and frequency. M&C Allegra values the total UK eating out market at £85.4bn for...
Teach children to defend themselves against advergames
Children should be taught how to defend themselves against marketing tactics used in online 'advergames' for unhealthy food, says one researcher - but policy changes to restrict online advertising would be the most effective way to protect children.
Production of Danish pig genes to double
A new collaboration of Danish pig producers plans to double the country’s exports of pork breeding stock and semen.
Philippines Pekin duck producer unlocks Dubai
The only Pekin duck producer in the Philippines has secured halal accreditation, opening up a number of markets in the Middle East.
E. coli and Salmonella outbreak investigations continue
Foodborne outbreak investigations into E. coli linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in the US and Salmonella from poultry products in Canada are continuing.
Sugar-laden Western diet promotes breast cancer tumours
The impact of sugar on the human body was laid bare in a new study this week that identifies its role in breast cancer and the extent to which it spreads to the lungs.
Black raspberries a contender for best antioxidant fruit, says study
Black raspberries grown in Central Europe show greater health benefits than its closely related cousins the red raspberry and blackberry, research suggests.
‘A Starbucks quality latte for $0.67’: Liquid concentrate and enhancer market may grow to $1bn by 2020
The liquid concentrate and enhancer market may see a huge expansion in the next five years, according to an industry executive.
Ka-pow! General Mills and Warner Bros bring Batman v Superman to cereal aisle
General Mills has teamed up with Warner Bros to bring Batman and Superman to US cereal aisles.
Frutarom invests €2.25m in algae start-up
Swiss-Israeli flavours and ingredients house Frutarom Industries has invested 10 million Israeli Shekel (€2.25m) for a 50% stake in the biotech start-up Algalo.
‘Internet of food’ could revolutionise personal nutrition: researcher
The ‘internet of food’ could one day tell users what to eat based on their personal health needs, according to a digital health researcher.