Peed piper: Urine fine to define dietary kind
Researchers in Britain have developed a urine test which can distinguish between different diets, potentially allowing a person’s health to be assessed more effectively than through food surveys.
Archives for January 20, 2017
Danish food giants and DTU researchers come together to solve the ‘ingredients paradox’
A centre for food ingredient research and innovation at Denmark's Technical University (DTU) set to open in September this year already counts Chr Hansen and Arla as partners, and will look to tackle the biggest issues industry faces.
Lower calorie sugar types may not make a difference to health: Rat study
Switching to a ‘healthier’ low calorie sugar may not lessen the risk of developing health conditions as trials comparing two common sugars found other factors involved in long-term health risks.
Boom and bust in the orange market: Brazil's crop plummets whilst Tunisia's reaches record high
As climate crisis decimates Brazil’s orange crop, Tunisia is graced with a record yield. How will the European market be affected and can the crises resolve one another?
$700,000 of cocaine found in Jamaican beef patties
A Jamaican woman faces drug charges after US authorities busted an attempt to smuggle $700,000 worth of cocaine into New York concealed in a box of Jamaican beef patties.
FSNS announces course schedule for food safety training
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has revealed its course schedule for food safety training for 2017.
World’s largest halal firm eyes stock market float
Brazilian meatpacker BRF plans to capitalise its new halal subsidiary OneFoods and may look to raise funds via a stock market flotation.
More, please: Holland & Barrett sexes up London with ‘high concept’ store
Health products retailer Holland & Barrett opened its new flagship ‘More’ store on London’s Oxford Street, as the firm aims to make its stores “sexy” and widen its range of products.
Rice bran cereals could get antioxidant boost from Assam tea fortification
Rice bran cereals can be fortified with Assam tea extract (ATE) to boost its antioxidant properties without sacrificing taste and texture, states a new study.
'We'll defend ourselves rather than contribute to a toxic environment that encourages more shakedown lawsuits'
UPDATE: This complaint was dismissed with prejudice in December 2017, with the consent of both parties. Hint cannot provide details but did not pay a settlement or change its labels as a result of the lawsuit.
Safe for babies: FDA has no objections to GRAS status of Ganeden's BC30 probiotic strain for use in infant formula
The FDA has no objections to Ganeden BC30s GRAS status for use in infant formulas, the company announced this week.
Norovirus outbreak reported in France
Several cases of Norovirus (NoV) have been reported from eating oysters from a site in the South of France.
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to have ended – Dutch agencies
An EU-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to be over, according to Dutch authorities.
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast
Soup-To-Nuts podcast: How doing good can also be good for business
In today’s highly competitive landscape, many food and beverage manufacturers try to set their brands apart by tapping into consumers’ desire for products that not only are better for them but also better for the planet or for society.