Foss expands options for meat inspection
Foss has launched a compact version of a system to make X-ray fat analysis and foreign object detection available to a broader group of meat producers.
Archives for June 21, 2016
US flatbread and tortilla manufacturer Mesa Foods acquired by Teasdale
Kentucky-based tortilla and flatbread manufacturer Mesa Foods has been acquired by Hispanic foods specialist Teasdale Foods.
Tate & Lyle Sugars pleads for a Brexit vote as 1,280 firms say 'Stay'
As Britons prepare to vote tomorrow on whether the UK should leave the European Union, industry players are making last minute pleas to either stay or leave.
EFSA begins new BPA review process
Work on another evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has started with a final scientific opinion scheduled for 2018.
Nestlé goes green, clean and lean with environment and health targets
Half of Nestlé UK & Ireland’s electricity will soon come from a new wind farm located in the Scottish borders.
Pulses, seeds, and grains
Inclusion of pulses in processed food grew the fastest, says Pulse Canada
Of the many culinary ways pulses can be used, inclusion as an ingredient in snack foods or pasta really ramped up, Pulse Canada data says. We chatted with the industry association to learn more about the state of pulses.
GUEST ARTICLE: Eat your art out… intellectual property protection for food
Properly applied, intellectual property law is flexible enough to protect creative food designs from substantial copying, but with built-in limitations that safeguard against stifling collaboration in the food industry, says Foley Hoag attorney Natasha Reed.
New Monster brands Mutant and Hydro could each generate $200-$400m in retail sales in 2-3 years, predicts Wells Fargo
Mutant and Hydro – two new brands Monster Beverage Co plans to unveil this year - could each generate $200-$400m in retail sales within two to three years, the bulk of which will be incremental business, predicts Wells Fargo.
Burgers disappoint US consumers
US burgers rank below the national average for customer satisfaction, but a focus on high-quality ingredients could see fast food chains encroach on restaurant industry territory.
Project set to bring nutrient-dense baobab to mass market
Baobab is set to become a significant and sustainable food source for Africa as international project Baofood harnesses its economic value to benefit the local population.
Meat industry goes online in Russia
Meat traders in Russia are exploring online operations, ushering in what experts claim is a new era of transparency for the sector and offering particular benefits to organic suppliers.
Ishida launches three X-ray inspection systems
Ishida Europe has launched a range of X-ray inspection systems to help manufacturers and processors meet the demands of retailers.
Farming body targets anti-meat campaigns
EU farm group Copa-Cogeca has claimed one of the main pillars of its livestock promotion campaign is to challenge the “negative” messages perpetuated by anti-meat campaigners.
Study shows complex Chinese preferences for flavored milk
Companies interested in selling flavored milk in China might find it a little more complicated than simply getting it on the shelves.
298 studies reviewed
Omega-3 intake map shows vast deficiencies & health risks
A new world map of omega-3 levels shows consumption is too low to prevent cardiovascular and cognitive health issues, in many places.
Lamb takes off in Poland
Poland could be a gold mine for lamb exporters, and UK levy board AHDB Beef & Lamb has been celebrated for generating meat demand in the eastern EU state.
Beverage industry to fight back against Philadelphia’s new soda tax
Philadelphia's new soda tax violates state law, says the American Beverage Association (ABA), which is preparing to take legal action to challenge the levy.
CHINA
Bamboo shoots may offer prebiotic potential
Newly identified polysaccharides from bamboo shoots have the potential to be used as functional ingredients by industry, say researchers.
Field Trip Jerky unveils new packaging, targets 250% growth in 2016
Five years ago, all-natural credentials, premium packaging and culinary-inspired flavors were novel territory for jerky. Today, they are simply de-rigueur, and enterprising brands must find new ways to stay ahead of the game, says Field Trip Jerky, which...