4th & Heart ghee offers ayurvedic addition to kitchen staple
The clarified butter known as ghee is a staple in South Asian households and its diaspora. Raquel Tavares Gunsagar wanted to bring a new twist to the ancient ingredient by adding flavors.
Archives for April 18, 2016
Fresh fruit linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke
Fresh fruit consumption has been linked with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
Australian cattlemen advised on maximising production
Beef producers have been warned that South Australia’s dry weather could put serious pressure on the reproductive performance of cattle.
NFU won’t campaign, but opposes Brexit
The UK’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that after evaluating of the agricultural merits of the case, it is in favor of staying in the European Union (EU).
Bühler aims to 'close the global protein gap' with algae, insects and pulses
Swiss giant Bühler has backed a series of research and development (R&D) projects looking at insects, algae and pulses as alternative protein sources.
Enhanced curcumin shows endothelial benefits for healthy people: Study
Supplements of curcumin with enhanced bioavailability may improve the vascular health in healthy people, says a new study with OmniActive Health Technologies’ CurcuWIN ingredient.
South Asia radius
India’s ‘Green Revolution’ at risk from El Niño and climate change
Shortly after a train carrying 500,000 litres of water arrived in the drought-hit Maharashtran district of Latur, a report has revealed the extent to which India is “drying out”, and how this trend is not just a result of freak climatic conditions...
US beef exports to Europe tipped to tumble
Exports of beef from the US into Europe have been predicted to fall by as much as 20%, according to Jean-Luc Mériaux, secretary general of the European Meat and Livestock Trading Union (UECBV).
Animal fat helps HKScan cut emissions by a third
Meat processor HKScan reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in 2015, and using animal fats for heating was one of several eco-friendly measures used to reduce its carbon footprint.
CORE Organic goes nationwide: 'We think this is going to be a disruptive brand'
CORE Organic, an organic 5-calorie-per-serving flavored water/juice blend with coconut water concentrate and antioxidants from white tea extract and maqui berry - is rolling out nationwide next month after a successful launch in southern California.
McCormick acquires Gourmet Garden herb brand
McCormick has boosted its presence in the store perimeter with the acquisition of Australian company Botanical Food Company, which manufactures the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs, for 150 million Australian dollars ($114m) in cash.
French dairy’s Chinese joint-venture could boost Sodiaal’s fortunes
Candia, a French milk producer, has joined Zhejiang International Business in a joint-venture which it hopes will deliver EUR145m (US$161m) in sales of branded UHT milk and baby milk in China by 2020.
Chinese halal legislation taken off the table once again
Lukewarm reaction to a draft law on halal food has prevented it from being listed in China's legislative work plan for 2016 in spite of an announcement last month by the State Council’s legal affairs office that put it firmly on the agenda.
Food firms improve sustainability promises - but are they following them up with action?
The world's top 10 food firms are improving their promises and pledges on sustainability, food security and workers' rights, according to Oxfam’s Behind the Brands report. But is there any action behind the words?
Danone Q1 results in line with expectations
Danone has issued its Q1 2016 results, showing sales of fresh dairy products down compared to the previous first quarter of 2015.
Russia's pork imports rise amid low global prices
Despite strong government measures towards establishing an import substitution program, Russia imported 39,000 tonnes (t) of pork in the first quarter of 2016.
Australian wine exports to China continue to grow
China has overtaken the UK to become the second largest market by value for Australian wine exports, according to the latest figures from Wine Australia.
AB InBev accepts Asahi offer for Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell SABMiller brands Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime to Asahi Group Holdings.
NOA Potions offers high-end beverages that are like “meditation in a bottle,” founder says
Recognizing that in today’s on-the-go culture, most people don’t have time to escape to a secluded island to unwind, the founder of NOA Potions created a premium beverage that blends natural herbs to help people relax while improving their focus...
What’s a GMO? Mushrooms, ‘gene-editing’, and a brave new world for regulators?
News that non-browning mushrooms developed with a gene-editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 would not be subject to regulation by USDA has prompted a fresh debate about what ‘GMOs’ are, and whether the regulatory framework governing biotech crops is fit for...