New enzymes to reduce 'falling number' of flour unveiled by Mühlenchemie
Flour treatment specialist Mühlenchemie has developed two new enzymes that could improve the baking performance of flours.
Archives for March 9, 2016
DISPATCHES FROM FOOD VISION 2016
An ‘ode’ to eating: Stimulating appetite among dependent older people
Manufacturers and suppliers have a role to play in helping elderly people enjoy a sensory connection with food, says the co-founder of Ode, a device which stimulates appetite through the use of fragrance.
Veterans behind Rumi Spice source saffron directly from Afghan farmers
Sold in a variety of channels, including direct to consumers and to foodservice entrepreneurs, Rumi Spice delivers quality saffron in a category full of mistrust.
Plant Based Products Association launches to fuel growth of alternatives to animal-based products
Manufacturers of meat alternatives, tofu, tempeh, nut milks and vegan dairy replacements have a new champion in their corner and in Washington to help them level a playing field that currently is crowded with animal-based product lobbyists.
Reading the changes in Asia’s new coffee culture
Coffee culture in Asia has been brewing a storm and growing in popularity in recent years, with most major cities now being awash with coffee shops not just in city centres but also gaining momentum in outlining areas.
Indian dairy industry growing: TechSci report interview
TechSci has published a new report on the Indian dairy industry.
IFFA: Say hola to the Novitool Amigo
Flexco, a US manufacturer of conveyor belts for the food processing industry, is to present an assembly line of meat processing equipment at IFFA 2016.
Mumbai meat traders angry with airport sales restrictions
Meat traders in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai are concerned about a potentially precedent-setting tightening of restrictions on sales within a 10-kilometre radius of the city’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Australia
Pester power: How kids influence household buying decisions
Children rule the roost when it comes to some family food choices, with offspring largely responsible for choosing most of the snack food in the Australian weekly shop.
IARC urges action against mycotoxin contamination in developing countries
The problem of mycotoxin contamination in developing countries has been ‘ignored for too long’ and it is time to ‘turn science into action’, according to the director of an organisaton behind a report on the subject.
EU delays glyphosate decision amid cancer concerns
The European Commission delayed making a decision on glyphosate yesterday as four member states, including the EU Presidency-holding Netherlands, said they would vote against renewing Monsanto's licence, leaving campaigners claiming a temporary victory.
RIVM: BPA exposure should be reduced
European standards for Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure should be revisited, according to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).
Consumer reaction to Mars recall measured by YouGov
A recall of Mars and Snickers chocolate has had a negative consumer impact on both brands but the signs are it will only be short-term, according to YouGov data.
Sugar overtakes calories as number one ‘food villain’
Sugar has overtaken calories as the biggest ‘villain’ when shopping for healthy food, research by Mintel has found.
Masienda wants to elevate tortillas by importing nonGMO, biodiverse corn
New York-based startup Masienda wants to elevate the $6.8 billion corn tortilla market in the US by importing biodiverse, heirloom corn from Mexico to create a better tasting, nonGMO alternative to the options currently available in the staple category.
Threading salty-but-healthy is key to appeal to consumers, market report says
A recent report by Packaged Facts found that the consumption of salty snacks in US households has grown slightly faster than population levels.
Powder, nutrition bar provider consolidates operations to better serve rapidly changing sports nutrition sphere
Nellson Nutraceutical LLC, a nutrition bar and powder provider, has consolidated manufacturing operations at its Anaheim, CA facility. The company has relocated its headquarters there as well, leading to an overall “enhanced capacity,” according to sales...
This week Down Under
Where do sausages come from? Parents prefer to tell kids the facts
Knowing a cow died to make the sausage may trigger endless questions. It’s something many parents avoid—or so one might assume (writes Sarah Keenihan).
JAMA: Cranberry for UTIs is the only herbal supported by some scientific evidence
Herbal medications and supplements are lacking clear proof of any beneficial effects, except cranberry for UTIs, states a new Patient Page in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Australia the world leader in Salmonella outbreaks
Australia has more outbreaks of Salmonella than any other country, according to researchers in the country who found 73 cases of the bacteria per 100,000 people last year.