Eating peanuts during infancy nutritionally safe for kids: Study
Introducing peanuts into an infant diet is nutritionally safe and does affect the duration of breast-feeding or impact on growth, a follow-on study appears to confirm.
Archives for June 14, 2016
Haram ingredients hidden in food
Muslim consumers may be unintentionally consuming significant quantities of “hidden” haram ingredients in food products thanks to complex supply chains, according to a new report.
Study supports cranberry + probiotics combination for anti-UTI benefits
A combination of proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) derived from cranberries with select probiotic strains may reduce the invasiveness of Escherichia coli, and help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Norway joins the move to 100% sustainable palm oil in Europe
Norway has become the latest country to sign the Amsterdam Declaration which aims to see 100% of palm oil used in Europe certified sustainable by 2020.
Polish push new apple types to UAE market
Polish apple producers shut out of the Russian market are turning to the UAE, but now face challenges from long-held consumer expectations, according to the head of the Polish Fruit Union.
Australia/New Zealand
Cautious response to regulator’s 'inconclusive' nano-tech review
The antipodean food regulator has commissioned an advisory group to assess the safety of nano-technology following the release of two reports reviewing the effects of nano-particles in food additives and food packaging.
Sugar tax reformulation: Could your company claim an R&D tax credit?
The UK's sugar tax will spur some companies to reformulate. Here, a leading R&D tax consultant at Ayming UK explores how manufacturers can make full use of R&D tax reliefs to offset the investment costs and challenges.
Eating more whole grains could reduce risk of chronic diseases, study finds
New research that demonstrates a clear association between eating whole grains and the reduced risk of chronic diseases supports the 2015 dietary guideline’s recommendation that Americans “shift” their diet by making at least half their grains whole grains.
Belgium to reduce nation's calorie intake by 5%
Belgian manufacturers and retailers have signed a voluntary convention with the Health Minister to cut the nation's calorie intake by 5% by next year - but without independent monitoring, critics say it lacks credibility.
Moy Park backs Remain in Brexit vote
Meat processor Moy Park has thrown its full weight behind the UK remaining in the EU eight days before the crucial referendum.
PFGE typing finds inter-lab comparison possible but reveals quality concerns
A Listeria monocytogenes typing assessment has shown the majority of labs were able to produce gels of sufficient quality for inter-laboratory comparisons but the general quality needs improvement.
Australia
Industry reacts strongly to Labor’s plan to cut natural therapy rebate
Australia’s complementary medicines industry has warned the opposition Labor party that its new policy to cut the rebate for natural therapies was a “false economy” that would only succeed in damaging the nation’s health.
Consumers seek Ramadan bargains as UAE ups subsidies
Saudi, UAE and Egyptian shoppers are prepared to switch brands for a bargain even as they increase their food spend during Ramadan—a time when the UAE Ministry of Economy pays US$68m on food subsidies.
China: Can invasive weed become cattle chow?
An invasive plant becomes a sustainable ingredient when used as an alternative in dairy cattle feed, find scientists.
China tipped for beef boom
A respected brokerage is betting Chinese companies with access to overseas beef supply will make strong profits by importing and selling the red meat this year.
PURE Bioscience sets calendar year adoption targets
Goals for this year include completing the USDA approval process as a processing aid for raw poultry and testing PURE Control for beef and pork and file FCNs with the FDA, according to PURE Bioscience.
Brexit debate
Food industry ‘blighted until 2020’ if Brexit wins vote
The UK economy – including its largest manufacturing sector, food and drink – will be blighted until 2020 if the country votes for Brexit, claimed The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Shimadzu supports transfer of existing HPLC to faster UHPLC methods
Shimadzu has released an instrument to support the transfer of existing HPLC to faster UHPLC methods while assuring cross compatibility between old and new method conditions.
Sweets & snacks expo 2016
Kids, claims and variety – the key opportunities for snacks growth
Families, ingredient claims, and variety in packaging and flavors have been flagged up as key drivers of growth in the US snacking market.
US beef industry targets millennials
Seven organisations have zeroed in on a third of the US population in an ambitious and digitally savvy campaign to get Generation Y cooking with beef.
SodaStream snatches former Keurig Kold users with promo
“Send us a selfie with your discontinued Keurig Kold in order to receive a code for a free SodaStream machine,” a post on SodaStream USA’s Facebook page says.
Dr Pepper ‘Pick Your Pepper’ campaign creates customized label experience for consumers
Dr Pepper launched its Pick Your Pepper campaign this week, with US nationwide distribution of hundreds of new, limited edition, custom printed Dr Pepper 20-ounce bottles.
Consumer loyalty is built on relationships, not discount and point-collecting programs, survey shows
If retailers want consumer loyalty, they need to do more than give them a plastic card that they can scan for discounts at checkout, a new survey by C Space reveals.
Plant-based products target carnivores too, Packaged Facts report
The market for plant-based proteins continues to grow, swallowing even consumers that don’t adhere to a strict vegan diet.
UAE firms buy Power Horse stake
Two UAE-based investment firms have bought a significant stake in Austrian energy drink producer Power Horse, and plan to expand the business’s reach beyond its Middle Eastern stronghold.
Food security bleak, says NGO report
The outlook for food security in the Middle East is not hopeful, but growing pressure may start to force policy change across the region, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Valleyfresh puts down KSA roots
Australian produce distributor Valleyfresh has announced it will open an office in Saudi Arabia in a bid to expand its operations and strengthen its relationships in the Middle East.
Kangaroo meat deemed a healthy choice for consumers
Australian kangaroo meat has passed a series of food safety tests with flying colours, proving the nutritionally-rich, low-fat meat is a safe and healthy choice for consumers.
Meat quality concern raised by Czech authorities
The labelling of tinned meat in the Czech Republic – largely imported from Germany and Poland – is misleading, according to the Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI).