Listeria questionnaire revised following outbreak
Additional questions on fresh produce have been added to Listeria foodborne illness questionnaires after suggestions an outbreak could have been detected quicker if they had been on there already.
Archives for August 28, 2016
FoodProfiler: The NPD app that tracks the 'what, when and why' of consumer food choices
The launch of Dutch app FoodProfiler marks a new method in tracking consumer eating habits, and can be used by industry to tailor new product development (NPD), say its developers.
Meat-packed Western diets raise the risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating a meat-packed Western diet raises the chance of Alzheimer’s disease though mid-life dietary changes and increased vitamin D consumption could reduce the risk, according to a new study.
China direct
China’s Cofco shores up second European agribusiness deal this year
Plus: ADB agrees loan intended to boost China’s domestic milk supply; and Chinese garlic prices remain firm as yields decline.
Food body slams academics’ editorial on New Zealand’s obesity policy
The food industry has hit out at claims in a leading journal that New Zealand’s childhood obesity plan was flawed and that the government valued corporate profit over public good.
AOAC document ensures LC-MS/MS allergen methods are fit for purpose
The first community driven standard performance requirements (SMPR) document for LC-MS/MS of food allergens has been published by AOAC.
Special edition: Algae
Algal omega-3s sustainability message should be additive, not predatory, GOED director says
Algal omega-3s are a growing sector of the market, but companies need to be careful of how they sell the benefits of that source, said one expert.
Guinness’ ‘Red Tongued Dog’ gets a packaging redesign
Crown Holdings has partnered with Guinness to create a limited edition can for its Foreign Extra Stout celebrating 150 years in Singapore.
Germany overtakes US as top energy drink innovator
For the first time Germany has overtaken the US as the top energy drink innovator with the highest rates of new product development (NPD) in 2015, according to Mintel.
NCN says 'curated' list helps boost success of innovation events
Nutrition Capital Network partner Grant Ferrier said the mentoring program his company provides has boosted the success of innovation partnership programs such as the one sponsored by DSM.
Vinegar sales in US climb on health benefits, bold flavor & versatility
Sales of vinegar, a long-time and often-overlooked pantry staple, are skyrocketing as consumers increasingly embrace it as a clean, functional ingredient that offers health benefits, sought-after flavor variety and versatility, according to a category...
Food delivery firms meet demand for mass personalization and convenience, but do the numbers add up?
The rise in home-delivered groceries, meals and meal kits satisfies the growing demand for mass personalization and convenience, says a new report from Rabobank. But are the business models viable, and what will determine the winners from the losers?
Beetroot juice helps muscle recovery, but not through antioxidants
Drinking beetroot juice after exercise can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery, but does not improve real-world performance, according to a study also showing no benefit from antioxidants.
Coffee drinking habits could be genetic, study finds
Why do some people need to drink more coffee to feel the same effect? It could be down to a gene that controls cells' ability to process caffeine, scientists have found.
Agilent helps launch carbohydrate analysis lab
The University of Adelaide and Agilent Technologies Australia Pty have partnered on the analysis of complex carbohydrates (‘glycans’).