Super Bowl chicken wing consumption craze hits US
US citizens may eat enough chicken wings to circle the earth nearly three times during Super Bowl weekend, according to the National Chicken Council (NCC).
Archives for January 30, 2017
Meal kits may increasingly bite into grocery meat sales, Nielsen data suggests
It's been a tough few years for the meat sector, said Meagan Nelson, associate director for fresh growth and strategy at Nielsen. Despite the many new roadblocks for the category (think non-meat protein competition and meal kits), there are strategies...
Updated food model predicts ‘calorie fate’ to avoid weight gain and disease
A food model that factors in caloric load, nutrient breakdown and even how food is perceived may help those who accumulate fat and are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
FQN digests 2016 and injects topics of 2017
SCIEX on mass spectrometry, authenticity and allergen testing
To get a handle on the food safety and quality landscape we sent a Q+A to several companies in the industry to discuss the highlights of 2016 and to predict what this year could bring.
Burger link to German Salmonella outbreak
A burger has tested positive for Salmonella Stourbridge but no cases were reported in the same region as part of investigations into an outbreak which has killed two people.
FDF: 'It's an interesting concept and worth exploring'
Exercise labels are more effective than standard nutrition info for healthy eating, say researchers
'Exericise labels' that say how much physical activity is needed to burn off the calories in food are significantly more effective in encouraging healthy eating than standard nutrition information, according to a new study.
BioMerieux issues recall due to potential inaccurate test results
BioMerieux has expanded a recall due to a problem with the magnetic silica (MagSil) component.
French agency ANSES slashes recommended meat intake in new guidelines
French food agency ANSES has updated its nutrition guidelines, cutting the recommended intake for meat and encouraging more pulses and less sugar. But how does it compare to other national dietary advice?
'Just because it hasn’t doesn’t mean it can’t' - WHO on avian influenza
Vigilance on avian influenza has been urged by the World Health Organization (WHO) which said just because there are no human cases in European countries so far does not mean it cannot happen.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA AT THE 2017 WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW
Are Americans warming to cold soup? It's all about (more) fiber and (less) sugar, says ZÜPA NOMA
Cold soup in a bottle is still a novelty for many Americans, but the concept of ‘souping’ (as opposed to ‘juicing’) is gaining traction, particularly for consumers watching their sugar intake, claims Sonoma Brands founder Jon Sebastiani.
nutpods CEO: 'For an 18-month old company to be in the top-30 highest selling SKUs in all grocery on Amazon, it's remarkable'
When nutpods burst onto the scene in 2015 with its almond and coconut non-dairy creamers, it pretty much had the market to itself. Within months, however, a phalanx of better-known - and better-funded - competitors, had muscled into its territory. But so...
Indian firm launches meat preservative to tackle cancer fears
An Indian ingredients firm has launched a natural preservative for chilled meats free from the chemical nitrate that some researchers have linked to cancer.
Food Vision Asia returns to Singapore for three-day event on the future of food and nutrition
Following a highly successful inaugural event in 2016, Food Vision Asia announces its return to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore, from April 25-27.
Four tools to help fight food borne illness & boost food safety efforts
Declaring that public health professionals are “losing the battle” against food borne illness, a former president of the International Association of Food Protection suggests food safety specialists over-rely on training, inspecting and testing and...
Lure of junk food tempting but not overwhelming, study finds
Limiting junk food ads work, according to researchers, who think that the compulsion to eat this food is caused by environmental cues like advertising.
Gum in developed markets needs a boost, Mintel analyst warns
As gum manufacturers are battling the sluggish category growth by developing new and bold flavors, some makers have gone in the other direction: Innovating the texture, according to a recent blog post penned by Mintel’s director of insight on food and...
JBS gives top job to senior US politician
Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA has appointed a number of high-level independent board members to its subsidiary JBS Foods International, with former House of Representatives speaker John Boehner among them.
South African government responds to poultry crisis
South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has begged meat processors not to close plants or cut jobs as the response to the poultry “crisis” makes progress.
What's hitting the shelves? New product launches: January 2017
From low calorie energy drinks to new craft beers, we take a look at some of the new products hitting the shelves around the globe.
Aussie robo-company is complete package for SE Asian processors
Australian packaging robots that are fitted with cameras to allow remote troubleshooting have been helping to streamline Southeast Asia’s surging food and beverage industry.
Amway plans 50 stores in India amid sports nutrition and consumer durables push
Amway has revealed it plans to open a further 50 stores in India, but has vowed to remain a direct-selling company with sellers “the key point of distribution”.
Australian craft pioneer changes focus from beer to $260 whisky
One of Australia’s early craft breweries has grown up to become a premium whisky distillery.