Exova deal ‘exciting opportunity’, says Eurofins UK MD
The new Eurofins UK MD has targeted growth in a ‘very competitive’ food and water testing market.
Archives for August 10, 2016
Polish meat processor creates 250 jobs
Polish meat processor Mróz has said 250 jobs will be created after its investment to build a production and storage facility in Karolew is completed.
Adding high-performing rubiscos into major crops could boost dwindling outputs: Study
High-performing rubiscos could be used on major crop species like wheat and soy to improve dwindling farming output, new findings suggest.
Cargill sees revenue growth in meat
US meat processor Cargill has seen earnings in meat and animal protein surge “significantly” in the fourth quarter of the year.
Italy gives companies green light to donate unsold food to charity
Italy’s agricultural ministry has passed its new waste law lifting hurdles for companies giving away unsold food to charity.
Danone, WhiteWave deal ‘raises serious questions about the future of the organic milk supply market’ Cornucopia Institute tells FTC
Danone’s proposed acquisition of WhiteWave Foods will “have a serious anti-competitive effect on the organic yogurt and organic fluid milk markets in the US,” the Cornucopia Institute has told the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice.
Kiwi bee decline could cost economy up to NZ$728m a year
New Zealand agriculture stands to lose between NZ$295m and NZ$728m (US$213m-525m) each year if the local honeybee population continues to decline, according to a study into the economic consequences of a decline in pollination rates.
Animal feed business ‘excited’ by Indonesia growth
Nutriad, a supplier of livestock feed additives, has ambitions to become to the go-to business for advice on the use of biochemicals in Indonesia’s animal protein industry.
Med diet appeals to hearts and minds as review outlines brain benefits
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on the heart have been well documented but research has now established a strong link to boosts in attention, memory, and even language ability.
Grainful’s frozen oatmeal entrees go down Amazon e-commerce route
Oats not for breakfast is a novelty that has its pros and cons, Grainful co-founders Jan Pajerski and Jeannine Sacco said. But they also said Americans seem to be catching on.
Natural colors will see 'upsurge' in sales and market share in 2016, Future Marketing Insights predicts
Lingering consumer health concerns about artificial dyes combined with a more general demand for “clean labels” is contributing to an “upsurge” in the natural colors market that has ingredient suppliers “scouring for cost-effective sources to offer...
Thiamine-fortified fish sauce could help combat beriberi
Fish sauce fortified with thiamine could help fight cases of beriberi in Southeast Asia – a public health concern caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency.
Herbalife gets green light to expand China operations
Herbalife has won approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce to operate in three additional provinces in the country.
Analysis: Is Olympics sponsorship all pain for little gain?
Performance enhancing drugs have been the media focus in the run-up to the Olympics in Rio. But as the Games got underway last Friday in Brazil it was food and drink brands that were in the spotlight as campaigners and industry engaged in a heated spat...
Food rewards may create unhealthy eating habits in kids: Study
Negative feeding practices such as using food as a reward or to regulate emotions could be setting up children with unhealthy eating habits that could impact on health in later life, a study predicts.
UK sugar tax will put 4,000 jobs at risk: Oxford Economics
A UK sugar tax will lead to a reduction of just 5 calories per day, but will reduce the industry's contribution to the economy by £132m ($172m) and risk 4,000 jobs, according to Oxford Economics.
Spirulina’s anti-fatigue benefits supported by RCT
Spirulina, a blue-green alga or cyanobacterium, may reduce physical and mental fatigue after exercise, report scientists from Ohio State University.
Kane Beef recalls 30 tonnes of meat
US meat processor Kane Beef has issued a voluntary recall of more than 60,000 pounds (lb) of meat after the detection of small metal fragments in its food.
Grocers explore options to defend against growing meal kit category
While the financial threat to traditional grocery stores posed by the burgeoning meal kit delivery category may be manageable for now, it is growing as more players enter the space and consumers become more comfortable with the concept – prompting some...
This week Down Under
Aussie scientists find small molecules to help grow SMARTER cereals
University of Adelaide researchers have been rethinking plant breeding strategies to improve the development of new high-yielding, stress-tolerant cereal varieties.
Could SMS help slash diabetes risk in low/mid income Asian countries?
Sending dietary advice to people in low and middle income countries (LMICs) by text message has shown to positively influence recipients’ nutrition choices, a new study reports.