High-carb meals better in curbing appetite amongst the obese: Study
Foods high in carbohydrates may help promote better short-term appetite control than high-fat foods, a nutritional study has revealed.
Archives for May 2, 2016
Altering food choice architecture can promote healthy eating
Nudging techniques, such as changing food product order, can influence food choice and holds promise for changing consumer behaviour - but quantifying its effectiveness is difficult, researchers have found.
Foodex 2016
Antibacterial bag wins Foodex Best New Idea
An antibacterial Bag for Life – designed to prevent food infections from most common types of bacteria – won the Best New Idea award at the trade event Foodex 2016.
UK obesity soars as government inaction 'disappoints' campaigners and industry
Levels of obesity in the UK have almost doubled since the early 1990s, with 58% of women and 65% of men overweight or obese. Obesity-related hospital admissions for children have almost doubled in the past 10 years, which makes the government’s failure...
Stern Wywiol investing in Asian feed facility, expects sector to deliver in 2016
The feed market is said to be a significant growth driver for Hamburg based functional ingredient producer, Stern Wywiol Gruppe, which had 12% growth overall in 2015.
Final menu labeling guidance falls short of retailers’ hopes, clarifies gray areas
In final guidance released April 29, FDA once again pushes back the compliance date for the long-delayed menu labeling final rule and clarifies when grab-and-go, deli-counter and bulk-bin items sold at grocery stores and other establishments must include...
Supreme Court affirms FTC's position that POM's claims were unsupported
The US Supreme Court has declined to take up the FTC vs POM case. The action in effect affirms FTC's prior determinations that POM misled consumers in the advertising of its pomegranate products.
Novel bitter melon extract show metabolic and anti-obesity effects: Study
Oil extracts from the seeds of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) may help reduce body weight, suggests a new study from China.
ISO 22000 standard revision progressing
Revision of the ISO 22000 standard on food safety management is continuing with the next meeting planned for June.
UK businesses ‘stable’ but skills shortage fears growing
Business conditions for UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) stabilised over the past quarter but the looming skills shortage is still cause for concern, warned the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) quarterly trends survey.
Goat plague hits Georgia
A devastating disease, known colloquially as goat plague, has torn its way through sheep flocks in Georgia sparking international calls to tackle the "lethal" infection.
Greenpeace leak reveals TTIP negotiations
Greenpeace has leaked hundreds of pages on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), revealing the deal could threaten EU regulation on food safety and environmental protection.
Premium chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw sold to Colian Holding SA
British chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw has been acquired by Polish confectionery producer and distributor Colian Holding SA.
Recommendations after 2015 Salmonella outbreak from pork
The largest Salmonella outbreak in Washington in recent history highlighted the need for prevention strategies and food handling education, according to researchers.
Beyonce invests in WTRMLN WTR: 'People are looking for alternatives to high sugar juices'
A day after Leonardo DiCaprio invested in ‘clean energy’ brand Runa, Beyonce has added some stardust to cold pressed watermelon juice brand WTRMLN WTR, investing an undisclosed sum to take a "meaningful stake" in the three-year-old New York-based brand.
Sweden investigates Salmonella outbreak with 39 ill
Salmonella has sickened 39 people in Sweden with a link to sausage.
NutriScience Innovations offers new spray-dried form of lactoferrin
Connecticut-based NutriScience Innovations has launched a new spray-dried version of lactoferrin for supplements, foods and beverages.
Quaker Oats targeted in ‘100% natural’ lawsuit over glyphosate; but case ‘is a stretch’ for plaintiff’s bar, say attorneys
If your product contains even trace levels of pesticide residue, and you are calling it '100% natural', are you at risk of a false advertising lawsuit? Complaints filed vs Quaker Oats on Friday suggest the answer is yes, although legal experts predict...
Naturally More brings probiotics to peanut, almond, hazelnut butters
There is yet another probiotic product in town, this time in nut butter form, launched last week at national stores including Walmart, Kroger, and ShopRite, by California-based Naturally More.
Judges rule on what constitutes a ‘New Zealand made’ supplement
Just making a product in New Zealand is not enough to earn it a "New Zealand made" label, the country’s Commerce Commission has warned.
Wellard adds ‘floating farm’ to growing export fleet
One of Australia’s largest livestock exporters, Wellard, has added a purpose-built ship that can carry 20,000 cows to its fleet of “floating farm livestock carriers”.
US government offers funding for antimicrobial resistance research
The US Department of Agricultural (USDA) will make around $6m (£4.8m) available to fund research on combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016
Snack Innovations to tap key consumer trends with first organic popcorn lines
US manufacturer Snack Innovations is set to unveil its first USDA Organic snack ranges under the new Awesome Organics brand.
Al Rawabi sees the light with Hanovia UV system: Clean water, without chlorine aftertaste
Dubai-based Al Rawabi Dairy has installed a UV water disinfection system from Hanovia, the water treatment firm has announced as it prepares to launch its latest range of UV treatment systems that could help overcome chlorine aftertastes.
Foodex 2016
Manufacturing spending ‘hit by EU referendum uncertainty’
Many manufacturing business leaders are delaying investment until after the EU referendum on June 23, according to TV business broadcaster Steph McGovern.
Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems: Harvard study
A daily multivitamin may protect men from cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the long-term, says a new study.
Aussie winery finds success from ‘cellar door’ sales approach in China
Establishing cellar doors in China to provide a winery experience directly to consumers is proving a successful formula for a South Australian wine company.