‘We want to be the top superfood company in Poland’: Chlorella start-up
Polish start-up Purella Food is on a mission to popularise chlorella and it's arming itself with a vast portfolio of ‘superfood’ products for the battle.
Archives for August 24, 2016
General Mills targeted in latest ‘100% natural’ lawsuit over glyphosate
General Mills is the latest major CPG company to be targeted with class action lawsuits alleging it misrepresented the oats used in selected Nature Valley bars and snacks as ‘100% natural’ because they contain trace levels of pesticide residue (glyphosate).
Australia-New Zealand
Fsanz calls for opinions on GM potato that produces less acrylamide
The antipodean food regulator has begun public consultation as it reviews whether to allow a potato that has been genetically modified to reduce bruising.
Q fever outbreak puts Australia on alert
An outbreak of Q fever at a meat-processing plant in Melbourne, Australia has put regional health officials on high alert.
Spanish researchers develop fat- and dairy-free gels and foams using eggs
By processing egg whites and yolks in different ways, Spanish researchers have developed a range of novel gels and foams that are fat-free, dairy-free and have a neutral taste.
New research tackles carrageenan safety concerns
New research attempts to set the record straight on the safety of carrageenan – a controversial but widely used stabilizer and thickening ingredient that has been called into question as a potential cause of inflammation.
Harris Poll reveals what groceries Americans buy online and why
When it comes to online shopping, consumers may say that they want products with a long shelf-life, but a recent Harris Poll found that they are just as likely to buy fresh fruits and vegetables as dry packaged goods online – revealing ecommerce may hold...
ProTings closes $1.2m financing round, changes name to Protes after spat with Original Tings
Brooklyn-based pea protein chip pioneer Proformance Foods has closed a $1.2m financing round led by a leading CPG company, and changed its brand name from ProTings to Protes following a trademark dispute with B&G Foods, which owns the Original Tings brand.
World Steak Challenge sees surge in global interest
The number of participating nations in this year’s World Steak Challenge has increased by 60% since the inaugural event kick-off at London’s Hyde Park in September 2015.
Latvian poultry processor eyes €2.5m investment
Latvian poultry processor Kekava Poultry Farm plans to invest €2.5m to modernise its poultry breeding facility and raise export sales, according to chief executive Anris Pranckevicius.
EFSA casts doubt on safety of some annatto food colours
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said it cannot assess the safety of certain food colour extracts derived from annatto due to a lack of data, and recommends replacing them.
Best-before-dates are bad news, say German food companies
Product defects (73%), technical faults (54%) and expiry of the best-before-date (43%) are the major causes of food waste in the German food industry, according to a study.
WHO adds more cancer types linked to excess weight
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified obesity as more of a risk factor for cancer than previously thought as a report identifies more cancer types linked to excess weight.
Russian embargo causes $1bn loss to Ukraine
Ukraine has lost $1bn-worth of trade thanks to the Russian-inflicted food embargo, according to Natalia Mykolska Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economic and Trade Development.
Australia
Adelaide to open biggest carbohydrate lab in Southern Hemisphere
A new research laboratory will explore the potential benefits of complex carbohydrates that include natural immune system enhancers and high-quality cosmetics.
Healthy advertising at sporting campaigns under scrutiny in run-up to next Olympics
With the Olympics over for another four years, a team of scientists will begin a new study into healthy advertising at major sports events.
R&D tax boost for Gordagen ahead of US nutraceutical launch
Australian nutraceutical firm Gordagen Pharmaceuticals is preparing to launch its heart health and endurance products in the US by the end of the year.
Could fortified beer and lassi tap into Asia’s soaring protein demand?
Asia’s demand for protein is soaring, but is the Indian market ready for protein-fortified beers and lassi?
ECDC takes role in establishing WGS in Europe
WGS-based typing is being trialled in many countries as the routine first or second-line typing method for surveillance of a number of bacterial and viral diseases, according to the ECDC.
Judge throws out case against Starbucks over liquid to ice ratio in its iced drinks
A California federal judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against Starbucks claiming that the company tricks customers by making its iced beverages appear full but underfilling the cup with actual liquid.