Ireland mulls meat-origin labelling
The Irish government has told the European Commission it intends to impose mandatory country-of-origin labelling on a host of fresh and frozen meat cuts.
Archives for October 13, 2016
X-ray fat for formulation wins?
Food scientists are X-raying fats in a bid to understand how saturated and trans-fats can be replaced by healthier versions without compromising taste or texture.
What farmers want: Stability and investment for long-term future
Farming methods in Poland have improved considerably over the last ten years, helped by the country's membership of the EU. Now, what the farmers want most are long term contracts that allow them to invest for the future.
Popeye was right: Could nitrate-rich spinach enhance strength & fitness?
Diet supplementation with nitrates, such as those found in spinach and beetroot could enhance sporting performance, a study has found.
'An unexplored niche': Edible petals as a promising nutrient source
Edible petals offer a promising source of bioactive nutrients, Portuguese researchers have said.
Science boss: Omega-3s could get boost by aping pharma doses
It was has a huge challenge for Nils Hoem, Aker Biomarine’s chief scientists, to understand the specifics of nutraceuticals when he first arrived at the Norwegian krill oil manufacturer in 2008 after a career in pharmaceuticals.
Unilever & Tesco close 'Marmitegate'
Unilever and Tesco have resolved their dispute over price increases for brands such as Marmite, but both are remaining tight-lipped over details of the deal.
M&C buys all shares in plastic film manufacturer Treofan
Milan-based investor M&C has acquired all the shares in the German plastic film manufacturer Treofan Holdings for €45m.
FDA updates standards designed to help direct resources
Food safety standards for state regulatory programs that oversee facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods have been revised.
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Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: How to better reach Hispanic shoppers
With a collective spending power of $1.5 trillion, the Hispanic and Latino population in the US is a highly coveted group of shoppers who represent a significant growth opportunity for food and beverage brands that earn their trust and loyalty.
Pressure on EU to bolster sheep farmers’ incomes
EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has called for strong measures, including improved CAP payments and efforts to fight unfair trading practices, to increase profits in the sheep meat sector.
Green light for colour-coded labels: Study
Traffic light nutrition labels can sway consumer decisions towards healthier options, according to scientists in Germany and the US.
UNICEF cracks down on 'inappropriate' infant food promotion
Five in six children under the age of two do not get adequate nutrition for physical and cognitive development during this critical period, says a UNICEF report calling for tighter regulation of infant nutrition products.
Ellutia: Specialised detectors, automation and throughput from GC perspective
Ultra-fast gas chromatography means analysis cycle times are decreasing so the time to prepare the samples to be analysed is becoming the limiting factor, according to an instrument provider.
‘Honest mistake’ sparks pig fat recall
A labelling mistake by the owner of Chicharonnes J&J has sparked a recall of 2,064 pounds (lb) of rendered animal fat products in the US.
RangeMe streamlines product discovery process for Whole Foods, Petco, Sprouts
RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines the product discovery process for retailers, has struck deals with a string of high-profile brands in its first year of business in the US, including Whole Foods Market, Petco, Sprouts, SpartNash, Sam’s Club...
We've just got into 1,700 Walmart stores with paleo, organic and gluten free meals
Beetnik CEO: ‘I’m a chef. If someone doesn’t like my product, I take it super-personally’
Most successful entrepreneurs combine limitless self-belief and a thick skin, says Beetnik Foods founder David Perkins, but they’re also human: “As a chef, I know everyone’s tastes differ, but this company is my baby, so if even one person has a bad...
Government trawlers help Chinese firms to enter omega-3 krill market
As global krill oil major Aker Biomarine awaits regulatory approval for its new Superba 2 product line in China, increased consumer demand for omega-3s is bringing increasingly more local suppliers to the market.