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Archives for January 11, 2016
Is fresh chicken with added solution “natural”? TLC says no
USDA should prohibit the use of “natural” on fresh chicken with added saltwater or seaweed extract given recent research that reveals most consumers do not expect added solutions in chicken making this claim, the Truthful Labeling Coalition argues.
1000-strong survey reveals German consumers' food industry wish list
A 1000-strong survey into dietary habits and attitudes shows Germans are generally happy with their food but want more neutral nutrition information and ethically-produced meat - and they are willing to pay more for it.
BioMérieux seals acquisition to boost bioinformatics offering
BioMérieux has said the acquisition of Applied Maths will help answer expectations of customers facing a growing digitalization of the laboratory and requiring more insights to make informed decisions.
South Africa ends trade row with the US
South Africa has ended its trade dispute with the US, allowing most imports of beef, pork and poultry access to the market, after what the US described as “intense” negotiations
Sethness launches caramel coloring for cleaner labels
Sethness Products Company has launched a new non-GMO cane sugar-derived caramel color it claims is “significantly darker than traditional class I powders”.
Olam aims to tap growth in Nigeria wheat market with $275m BUA acquisition
Raw materials supplier Olam International is aiming to tap rising demand for wheat-based products in Nigeria with the acquisition of wheat milling and pasta production facilities from BUA Group.
Empower portion size choice to the consumer, says study
In an environment where large portion sizes rule, allowing consumers more control over their portion selection could moderate the effects on energy intake, says a new study.
Food Crime Unit must move faster - incoming FSA chair
The incoming UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) chair has said she is ‘surprised’ the Food Crime Unit (FCU) is not moving faster and it reflects the need to inject a bit more agility and pace into the agency.
MSU test antimicrobial efficiency against Campylobacter
An antimicrobial compound approved by the US Department of Agriculture has been tested to help tackle Campylobacter jejuni.
Sausage clipper boosts packaging speed by a fifth
Processing and packaging machine supplier Tipper Tie has celebrated the appointment of Rainer Schmid as managing director of European operations arm by publishing a case study on its famous sausage clipper – the SV4800.
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Disruptive change drives real growth
Creative insights are the real drivers of business growth in food and drink and yet, all too often, companies stick with the safe option, adopting a tick-box approach to innovation, according to leading consultants in the field.
Karro’s Cookstown launches lean bacon medallions
Karro Foods brand Cookstown has launched a ready-to-eat bacon product in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Parents can pass junk food-related disorders on to kids, study finds
One junk food-eating generation can pass on the metabolic disorders it gains from an unhealthy diet to the next, researchers have found in a study that bucks Darwinian convention.
Nearly two tonnes of sausages recalled for labelling blunder
Over 4,000 pounds (lb) of sausages have been recalled in the US after it was discovered the meat was lined with sheep casing, which was not declared on the product label.
Five friends hand-make their refrigerated snack ‘Fresh Bar’
A blend of fruits, nuts, oats, and other ingredients are mixed, cut up in bar sizes, baked, then refrigerated by five friends in Minnesota hoping to expand their brand Fresh Bar beyond the Midwest and East Coast.