Coffee consumption may help curb cirrhosis: Study
Consuming a greater amount of coffee may help “substantially” diminish the risk of cirrhosis of the liver, according to a recent study.
Archives for February 3, 2016
High-fat diet during pregnancy overrides genes in children, say researchers
A mother’s high-fat diet during pregnancy can override offspring’s genes and cause weight gain and insulin resistance, according to a new animal study in the journal Diabetes.
EasyJet founder launches 25p discount food store
EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou has opened a no frills, discount food store – called easyFoodstore store – to complement his cut-price airline and travel businesses.
Imported food from countries with low GDP poses higher safety risks – study
Risk estimates for food imported into the US show a clear distinction between high- and low- risk countries and product types, according to an analysis of federal import violations data.
This week Down Under
Kiwi grocers come out in praise of TPP ahead of its Auckland signing
Despite widespread anticipated opposition when the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is signed this week in Auckland, New Zealand’s grocers have voiced resounding approval of the trade pact.
Cide Road CEO: 'Not everyone likes switchel, but people that love it, really love it...'
When Kevin Duffy first started test-marketing his Cide Road organic switchel in 2014, he was either met with blank stares (“to be honest, most people had never heard of switchel”) or evangelism (“I met all these enthusiasts that drink apple cider vinegar...
Could consumers see GM as an eco-friendly food choice?
Swedish researchers have suggested that food labelled both GM and eco-friendly may become commonplace in the future - but is this an idea consumers will buy into?
Nestlé debuts alcohol-inspired sake KitKat in Japan
Nestlé Japan has added Nihon-shu, aka Japanese sake, to its KitKat regional flavor line.
Australia
Company case study: Closed supply chain key to clean, green exports
A closed-loop supply chain and a strong contact network in Asia are behind the success of an emerging premium food company from South Australia.
China's slowdown hits second-biggest pork company
Yurun Food, China’s number-two pork player, continues to go through turbulent times, with some industry watchers forecasting a sell-off of company assets this year to get the firm back on track, after a massive investment in real estate has exposed the...
Hain Celestial outlines strategy to almost double in size
Hain Celestial hopes to stay “one step ahead” of the conventional CPG manufacturers now flocking to the increasingly popular natural and organic space, which the New York-based firm has dominated for years, by better customizing marketing, pricing and...
ADM to buy controlling stake in Harvest Innovations: 'Consumers are looking for non-GMO, organic, and minimally processed foods'
ADM has boosted its presence in the market for organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and 'minimally processed' foods and ingredients after striking a deal to buy a controlling stake in Iowa-based Harvest Innovations.
Gen Mills challenges Cheerios Protein lawsuit: Plaintiffs ‘completely misunderstand’ federal regs
General Mills has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it misled shoppers by presenting Cheerios Protein as a “high protein, healthful alternative to Cheerios”, and insists the product complies with all relevant food labeling regulations.
Syngenta supports $43bn sale to ChemChina
Syngenta announced Wednesday that it is in favor of a $43bn purchase offer from ChemChina.
RSPO to crack down on ‘palm oil free’ labels
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will crack down on member companies claiming to have removed palm oil for environmental reasons.
Food safety firms team up to tackle world markets
NSF International and Euro Consultants Group (ECG) have announced a merger of the two companies to strengthen their presence in the European, Middle East and Asian (EMEA) markets respectively.
Sweet-toothed Aussie youngsters build platform for chocolate spreads
While nowhere near as popular as salty spreads like Vegemite and peanut butter, or as widely consumed as honey or jam, chocolate and hazelnut spreads have gained a definite cult following among certain sections of the Australian population.