Hot dog! A novel assay to detect food fraud
A novel method to detect hot dog fraud has been developed by researchers.
Archives for August 23, 2016
USP extends food fraud database capabilities
The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has launched the second generation of its Food Fraud Database (FFD 2.0).
Smell like ‘crispy fried chicken’ with KFC sun cream
Fast-food giant KFC has launched a limited edition range of chicken-scented sunscreen to get you smelling better than the iconic moustachioed colonel himself.
Bhakti CEO: 'I think consumers get fair trade and organic, but I wish they knew more about what it means to be a B-corp'
Boulder-based spicy chai tea brand Bhakti has recruited CPG industry veteran Sarah Bird as its new CEO as it seeks to build its footprint in the conventional channel and take the mission-driven brand in new directions.
EU food and drink production rises in Q1 2016
Food and drink production in Europe increased by a modest 0.5% in Q1 2016, bucking the downward trend of the previous quarter, according to data from industry group, FoodDrinkEurope.
Berkeley ‘soda tax’ linked to 21% drop in sugary beverage consumption, study finds
Within months of enacting Berkeley’s controversial “soda tax” and the corresponding public awareness campaign on the health risks of sugar-sweetened beverages, consumption of the drinks in the California city dropped a sizable 21%, according to new...
UAE sends food worth $4bn to landfills each year
Homes and restaurants in the UAE toss out food worth an estimated AED14.7bn (US$4bn) each year, according to the Emirates Environmental Group. The waste is then dumped in the country’s landfills where capacity is shrinking.
More sustainable banana crops possible as fruit’s fungal DNA is unravelled
Better methods to protect banana crops, both for exporters and those who rely on bananas as a staple food, are needed as researchers point to the vulnerability of the popular fruit to disease.
Saikexing secures $125m to expand in China
China’s number four dairy farming firm Saikexing has secured a $125m loan to reduce environmental pollution, improve food safety, and expand the supply of milk within China.
Americana saga ends after Alabbar’s Adeptio pulls out
The on-again-off-again sale of a majority stake in Kuwait Food Co, otherwise known as Americana, to a Gulf-based consortium has been scrapped by the Al Kharafi family, bringing to an end months of negotiations over a deal worth billions of dollars.
Mezzan buys majority stake in Saudi’s Al Safi for $24m
One of the Gulf’s biggest food and beverage companies has completed the acquisition of 70% of Al Safi Food, effectively granting it a local platform to manufacture and distribute food and beverage products in the Kingdom.
Australia boosts livestock disease monitoring systems
Australian government and meat industry agencies are boosting their efforts to increase biosecurity for the country’s critically important livestock sector.
Natural ingredients in India: The four hurdles facing suppliers and manufacturers
Indian food manufacturers face four fundamental hurdles when it comes to expanding their use of natural ingredients, in addition to the extra cost that they can incur.
IBIE 2016
Bosch biscuits packaging system keeps up with consumers’ ‘growing appetite’
Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology will debut its biscuit on edge packaging system at the upcoming IBIE and Pack Expo this year in the US.
China re-imposes anti-dumping duties on US chicken
US white-feather chicken meat imported into China will face “anti-subsidy duties” for five more years, China’s ministry of commerce has announced.
Top 10 US salty snack brands: Who have been the star performers so far in 2016?
IRI data reveals how the 10 biggest brands in key US salty snacks categories have performed in dollar and unit terms in the first six months of 2016.
Hip Chick Farms overcomes terrible odds to secure $2M to fund fast-paced growth
After pitching potential investors for “two years solid,” all the hard work of the co-founders of Hip Chick Farms finally paid off – literally – to the tune of $2 million from Advantage Capital Partners and $500,000 from CNBC’s reality show Texas...
New name would 'improve consumer understanding and promote clear food labeling' says Unilever
Unilever, CSPI support NuTek potassium salt petition, but the Salt Institute urges FDA to reject it ‘in the strongest terms’
Unilever and The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) have both voiced their support for a citizen’s petition asking the FDA to permit ‘potassium salt’ as an alternate name for potassium chloride on food labels, while the Salt Institute has...
More pictures, less numbers: FSA advises on healthy food labelling
More visual and less numeric label information could be the way to bolster healthier food choices in Northern Ireland, the FSA say.
Arla Foods hikes September milk price
Arla Foods is to up its milk prices next month after holding its August rate.
Dubai prepares to launch smart halal inspection system
Dubai Municipality will implement a smart track and trace system for halal and other foods in collaboration with Swiss company SICPA.
Saudi named as the world’s third most overweight nation
Saudi Arabia is now recognised as the third most obese nation in the world, while more than one-third of children in the country have been found to be overweight.
Leftover coffee grounds: Unlocking 6m tonnes of unused antioxidant dietary fibre
The use of leftover coffee grounds as an antioxidant dietary fibre is a low-cost value-added opportunity for an otherwise waste product, say Spanish researchers.
FDA changes FSMA compliance dates and publishes draft guidance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended and clarified compliance dates for certain parts of rules within the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
India: Punjab planning 'state-of-the-art' pork facility
The government of India’s semi-autonomous Punjab region is planning to build the country’s most advanced pig-processing facility as India’s consumption of pork and reliance on meat imports both continue to rise.