IPPE 2017
North American Meat Institute awards meat industry leaders
Smithfield Foods gained significant recognition for its environmental achievements at the North American Meat Institute’s (NAMI’s) 2017 annual awards luncheon.
Archives for February 1, 2017
Trump's executive order could upend current regulatory structure, experts say
Pres. Trump’s executive order requiring new regulations to be offset by the elimination of existing ones could wreak havoc with the pending roll-out of long awaited rules, such as the NDI draft guidance, observers say.
FDA offers to help industry draft guidance following Trump’s regulatory freeze
Days after President Trump signed an executive order that freezes some regulations and draft guidance documents, FDA offers to help food industry associations draft their own guidance documents to help “capture the best practices” and boost industry...
British Bakels sweetens the pot with new investment and the next generation of caramels
British Bakels has invested £1.5m ($1.9m) in a new production line specifically designed to produce a new range of caramels, expanding the company’s wet production capacity by approximately 25%.
Soapbox
Exploring the legal status of edible insects around the world
Entomophagy is a new phenomenon in the West, and as a result it is rarely regulated. This leads to public institutions like food agencies, customs and health departments often finding themselves helpless in the face of new product development based on...
Growing poultry crisis sees RCL Foods’ profit fall
South Africa’s RCL Foods has warned that its half-year profits could fall by more than 50% as the massive challenges in the domestic poultry market send earnings tumbling.
Meatless market: Vegan product launches double in just two years
Over recent years, the number of vegan food available in Australia has been soaring, to the point that last year witnessed a 92% increase in new product launches compared to 2014.
Red seaweed could be a potential aid for cancer treatment: Study
A study found that red seaweed (k.alvarezii) helps in slowing down the growth rate of mammary tumours in rats, which researchers says displays the algae’s potential as a natural aid in cancer treatment.
Imperfect foods to ‘post-truth,’ Mattson maps out 5 macro trends for 2017
While many trend reports try to pinpoint the next kale or quinoa, Mattson’s 2017 predictions focused on “Macro Trends that are going to have an enormous impact on the overall future of food.”
Supermarket denies farmers' accusations of 'anti-meat agenda' over sustainable food research
UK supermarket Sainsbury's will take part in a multi-million euro research project to promote sustainable foods such as vegetarian food, triggering accusations of "an anti-meat agenda" from British farmers.
Blackmores Institute: It’s vital we help pharmacists enhance supplements knowledge
Blackmores Institute is to hold its first Singapore symposium as part of its efforts to help train and guide pharmacists to safely and effectively integrate supplements into their practices.
Review: Why Asian mushrooms merit animal and human studies to assess Alzheimer's benefits
The traditional use of some mushroom species in Asia to boost cognitive function, along with papers purportedly showing their brain health benefits, mean they are worthy of scientific investigation to see if they can help people with Alzheimer's Disease,...
Hormel supplier suspended as video depicting ‘pure hell’ surfaces
Pork giant Hormel Foods has stopped taking pigs from its Oklahoma-based supplier after an undercover video showed farmers ripping the testicles off piglets in flagrant abuse of welfare standards.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA AT THE 2017 WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW
Could molecular hydrogen infused water carve a niche in the functional beverages category?
In regular water, hydrogen is bound to oxygen (H2O) making it "difficult for our bodies to enjoy the [antioxidant/anti-inflammatory] benefits of hydrogen," claims the company behind Hfactor, which contends that dissolving hydrogen gas into water via a...
Label Insight’s new Open Data Initiative grants access to academic researchers for free
The Chicago-based data company is providing academic researchers complimentary access to its data set in consumer packaged goods.
India
Arjuna launches natural preservative for chilled meat
India natural ingredients major Arjuna Natural Extracts has launched a natural, formulation-specific preservative designed to increase the shelf life of chilled meats.
Should foods high in added sugar be disqualified from making nutrient content and health claims?
High levels of added sugar should disqualify foods from being able to make health claims, or nutrient content claims such as ‘healthy’ or ‘high fiber,’ argues a citizen’s petition filed last week by the nonprofit advocacy group the Union of Concerned...
IPPE 2017
New merger targets automated cattle slaughter
Newly created Frontmatec plans groundbreaking automated cattle slaughter developments, Henrik Andersen, who has just become chief executive of the business, has revealed.
Copa & Cogeca welcome support to extend EU milk package beyond 2020
Farming and cooperative group Copa and Cogeca has welcomed EU Farm Ministers’ support to extend the EU milk package beyond 2020, stressing that the package helps farmers.
ENVI politicians back stricter rules on marketing junk food to children
Europe's food safety and health politicians have voted in favour to further restrict marketing unhealthy food to children on TV and video platforms in a committee vote.
US pork sector praises Trump after UK trade talk
US President Donald Trump has found little praise of late, but the US pork industry has applauded its commander-in-chief for his bombastic pursuit of a UK trade deal.
Safe Food Coalition condemns President Trump’s ‘bean counting standard’
The Safe Food Coalition has condemned an executive order signed by President Trump calling it a ‘bean counting standard’.