Grain of truth in fast food & infertility link, study states
People who consume more fast food are exposed to higher levels of chemicals that can lead to infertility, according to a study.
Archives for April 19, 2016
Symrise opens Iran office
German flavour and ingredients producer Symrise has opened a new office in Iran, replacing its freelance representation in the country as it aims to capitalise on the lifting of sanctions.
Goody enters UAE, plans GCC expansion
Saudi food producer Goody has signed a distribution deal for a selection of its products with the UAE’s Gulfco, as the firm aims to expand beyond the kingdom into the wider GCC.
Sial buoyed by exhibitor bookings
Food and drink trade show Sial Paris has confirmed 90% of its exhibitor space is already booked up, six months before the fair kicks off in October.
Middle East & Africa beat 'lacklustre' Europe for fresh food sales in 2015: Euromonitor
The Middle East and Africa were the most dynamic markets for fresh food sales in 2015 as the Russian embargo hit Eastern European markets and Western consumers opted for convenience. But packaging innovations and the health and wellness trends could...
Confectioners in Court
Cadbury left black & blue in latest Nestlé battle over the color purple
Cadbury owner Mondelēz International has been dealt a blow in its ongoing fight with Nestlé to enforce UK trade mark protection on milk chocolate products wrapped in a shade of purple.
new product launches april 2016
What’s hitting the shelves? Pepsi premium cola, organic Capri Sun and new Pimm’s cider
From protein waters to bourbon brands, we take a look at some of the new products bounding into beverage aisles across the globe this month.
Digestive issues attributed to lactose intolerance may be caused by A1 beta-casein protein, suggests study funded by a2 Milk
New clinical research – funded by the a2 Milk Company – lends credence to its claims that many consumers who believe they can’t tolerate lactose (milk sugar) should really be blaming their digestive discomfort on the A1 beta casein protein in milk...
Long-term RCT supports magnesium supplements for cardiovascular health
Twenty-four weeks of supplementation with a magnesium citrate complex may reduce the stiffness of arteries in overweight and obese adults, says a new study from The Netherlands.
INTERVIEW
Venture capital fund seeks start-ups: Must be sustainable, innovative & ready to make money
New Crop Capital is a venture capital fund that only invests in sustainable start-ups developing cultured and plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. But it's not just about saving the planet: “There are billions to be made annually in this space,” it...
This week Down Under
First gluten-free barley beer ships out of Australia to Germany
A science-based Aussie invention has succeeded in taking the world's first gluten-free barley beer to German supermarkets.
Vegan meal replacement makers want to reach underserved populations by using hip hop tie-in
VeganSmart, a plant-based line of meal replacements, is penetrating areas plagued with malnutrition via a unique marketing vehicle—the power of hip hop.
FDA’s 2016 food agenda prioritizes FSMA, product labeling, GRAS, GMOs
FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is plowing ahead with an ambitious and wide-ranging agenda for the remainder of 2016 without pause after knocking out five final or proposed rules related to food safety and nutrition in just as many weeks.
Grupo Bimbo to buy General Mills Argentina bakery and foodservice arm
General Mills is to sell its Argentina bakery and foodservice business to Grupo Bimbo.
From science to shelves: the development of MacuView
Study says MacuView helps with eye health and AMD
A recent study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology has shown the benefits of consuming a dairy drink, MacuView, containing lutein-, zeaxanthin- and DHA-enriched egg yolk.
Foodex 2016
Food leaders should ‘grow a pair’ over EU promotion
Food and drink manufacturing leaders and other business executives who support EU membership have been urged to promote the benefits of membership far more actively, in hard-hitting comments from Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright, delivered...
KSA shoppers still unsure of online quality
Saudi consumers are starting to embrace online grocery shopping, but buying patterns show concern for food quality trumps convenience, according to research from Payfort and toDoorstep.
Domty gets the cream as profits surge 355%
Egyptian dairy producer Domty is celebrating a 355% year-on-year rise in annual profits, netting US$14.5m, just days after its highly-oversubscribed launch on the Egyptian stock market.
Bagel-maker bags Spinneys and Waitrose deal
UAE supermarkets Spinneys and Waitrose will now stock Dubai start-up Gulf Bagel Factory’s bagels, adding to the firm’s current distribution through Carrefour and food service outlets.
Almarai to buy NFPC in potential $1.5bn deal
Saudi’s Almarai has formally announced its intention to buy UAE food producer NFPC, potentially worth up to US$1.5bn, as analysts remain cautious on the firm’s outlook after mixed Q1 results.
The ultimate taste test: Insect burger, plant burger or meat burger?
The Belgian researchers' battle of the burgers threw up an interesting result: Although meat came out top, consumers liked the insect burgers more when told they contained mealworms, putting it on a par with the plant-based burger.
Energy & fibre intakes far below recommended levels
Paper offers insights into +85s diets – but huge data gaps remain
The rapidly-growing age segment of over-85s has been neglected in both nutrition research and dietary recommendations, say UK researchers behind a large-scale trail-blazing study.
Consumers are redefining what a premium brand is
Columbus Foods CEO: 'We’re trying to do for the meat business what craft beer did for the beer industry'
Not so long ago, says Columbus Manufacturing, Inc CEO Joe Ennen, ‘premium’ was just about taste and texture. Today’s consumers – Millennials in particular – have a somewhat broader definition, which encompasses how their food was made, who made it, how...
US poultry industry suggests regulator operates above the law
A collection of US poultry boards has said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plans to carry out chicken factory inspections that do not comply with the US Constitution.