Lactose intolerance has parallels to mental illness progression, study suggests
Genes that are linked to lactose intolerance may also provide a blueprint into how schizophrenia and other complex conditions manifest themselves, a study has suggested.
Archives for May 9, 2016
Dow launches two fat-cutting products at IFFA
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) has launched two fat-fighting solutions for meat manufacturers at Germany’s triennial meat processing trade show IFFA.
DRINKmaple secures shelf space in 1,030 Kroger stores
Boston-based maple water brand DRINKmaple has secured listings at 1,030 Kroger stores in a deal that will extend its distribution to around 3,500 stores, just two years after launch.
Whole Foods COO: 'We've been a very inefficient customer to deal with for a lot of suppliers'
Centralizing the purchasing of non-perishables will ultimately make Whole Foods a lot easier to deal with, said chief operating officer AC Gallo during the retailer’s second quarter earnings call last week.
InVivo NSA copper fastens SE Asia presence through Philippines deal
French animal nutrition group, InVivo NSA, has acquired Philippines based pig, poultry and aqua feed manufacturer, Popular Feedmill Corporation (PFC).
FDA’s new dietary supplement office should focus on tainted products, GMPs & NDIs, industry leaders say
With the recent elevation of dietary supplement oversight from a division to its own office at FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, the agency should renew its focus on reducing tainted supplements, improving compliance with good...
Imaging technique evaluated for food authenticity testing
Spectral imaging shows potential as a non-destructive analytical approach for use in food authenticity testing, according to a study.
Mixed findings from FDA NARMS interim report
Monitoring of antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella in raw meat has revealed some mixed findings, according to an interim report.
Nestlé prioritises low salt products and calls for reduction targets
Nestlé is preparing to adjust its global portfolio in a bid to help consumers eat significantly less salt – as well stay one step ahead of any forthcoming regulatory measures.
Dean Foods scoops up Friendly's ice cream retail and manufacturing business
Texas-based Dean Foods has announced that it has agreed to acquire the manufacturing and retail ice cream business of Friendly's Ice Cream.
GUEST ARTICLE: Fruit of the poisonous tree… How far down do GMO roots extend?
‘Fat-free,’ ‘non-dairy,’ ‘all-natural’, ‘sugar-free’, ‘gluten-free’ . . . are all in recent history’s hit parade of terms perceived by many consumers as a sign that that a product is somehow ‘better’ or ‘healthier.’ The most recent term to join this hit...
FDA tells KIND it can use term ‘healthy’ on pack: ‘Our regulations on nutrient content claims are due for a re-evaluation’
This time last year, KIND was engulfed in a media firestorm (and a tidal wave of false advertising lawsuits) after the FDA took issue with its use of the term ‘healthy’ on pack. Today it is claiming victory after the FDA said it can now use the term –...
What is natural? Over to you, FDA...
The comment period for the FDA’s probe into ‘natural’ claims has closed, leaving the agency with the unenviable task of sifting through a mammoth pile of submissions from thousands of stakeholders weighing in on the most contentious word in food marketing.
DinnerCall app helps grocers tap new revenue streams by offering meal kits & ready-to-eat dinners
A new app that lets consumers order ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat dinners from grocery stores is helping retailers and the brands they carry recapture sales currently lost to fast food, restaurants and increasingly popular meal kits delivered to...
Preferences for homemade are 'a threat' to baby food manufacturers: Mintel
Sales of UK baby food have taken a hit a hit as 83% of parents opt for homemade food, according to Mintel data - but premium-positioned products and adult-friendly flavours could be a beacon of light, it says.
Report questions meat’s relationship with cancer
In light of the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s (IARC) report last October identifying a correlation between meat consumption and cancer, a new report questions the health impacts of environmental contaminants in meat.
Zinc + multivitamins may boost height gain in children: Study
Supplementing school children with zinc plus a multivitamin may lead to significantly greater height gain, compared to placebo, says a new study from Thailand.
China
KFC follows up robot store concept with finger lickin’ nail polish
KFC has been on an innovation offensive in greater China over the last couple of weeks. After news emerged that its concept store in Shanghai was staffed by voice-activated robots, the company’s Hong Kong operation has since announced the trial launch of...
Chinese scallop prices soar after EU lifts import ban
News that the European Union has ended a 19-year ban on imported Chinese scallops buoyed prices by 23% in April.
South Asia radius
Vimto returns to India as Nichols signs production deal with Iceberg
Vimto, an iconic global beverage brand, is due to make a comeback in India after its British manufacturer, Nichols Plc, agreed licensing terms with Delhi-based Iceberg foods.