Pork sirloin listed as heart-healthy food
Pork sirloin has been added to a list of food products the American Heart Association (AHA) claims is good for building a healthy heart.
Archives for February 7, 2017
Tyson Food posts ‘record’ results – again
US meat giant Tyson Foods looks on track for a fifth consecutive year of record financial results, with beef and pork enjoying “outstanding” growth.
In the $28bn ice cream category, ‘free from’ drives growth, says Packaged Facts
According to retail data company Packaged Facts, “food industry marketers are astutely churning out a variety of healthier, yet still decadent, frozen treats to please modern American consumers.”
'Is your packaging visible, visceral, and memorable? If not, you don’t have a brand'
What's the secret to good packaging design?
Whether you’re an established brand hiring a top agency to revamp your packaging, or a penniless entrepreneur with a blank canvas and a Photoshop license, you should always ask yourself three questions, says design guru Simon Thorneycroft.
Trump may 'restore' US pork trade with Russia
Russia’s National Meat Association (NMA) has claimed that a lifting of the country’s food embargo could lead to US pig farmers reinstating supplies to the country, pushing out Brazilian exporters.
Commission clears Bunge acquisition of two Cargill oilseed sites
The European Commission has approved Bunge's acquisition of two Cargill oilseed processing facilities in France and the Netherlands.
Wageningen University launches task force to fight food waste
A new organisation aimed at reducing food waste has kicked off in the Netherlands, but how will it succeed where a plethora of other initiatives have failed?
Special Edition: Asian Pacific Feed Developments
South Korean government rice decision will impact feed wheat imports: USDA
Despite an upturn in rice feeding in South Korea, US feed corn imports are expected to stay steady for that Asian country, says the USDA.
Fibre supplement boosts weight loss and lowers blood sugar in obese adults: Study
Fibre supplementation helped to boost weight loss and lower blood sugar in overweight and obese adults, according to a new Australian study.
Drinking vinegar could be the next kombucha if it can overcome four major hurdles
While most Americans remain unfamiliar with drinking vinegar, the category is gaining traction and could be the next kombucha if manufacturers work together to promote its many benefits and uses, according to one segment player.
The FoodNavigator-USA Snacking Innovation Summit: Have you registered yet?
If 50% of eating occasions are now snacks,* do we have to rethink what a snack is? An occasional treat or an everyday healthy indulgence? A fresh mini-meal? A quick energy boost? And when it comes to snacks, what new formats, flavors, label claims and...
Food insecurity may hinder children’s mental and physical development: Review
Unreliable access to affordable, nutritious food has a significant bearing on a child's behaviour, academic performance and emotional well-being, a review has determined.
South Asia Radius
Little for processors in India’s Budget, but rural sector will cheer
Reaction to last week’s Indian Budget has given rise descriptions ranging from “businesslike”, by a chamber of commerce chief, to “game-changing” by the head of Walmart India—though food processors might have been left wondering what was in it for them.
Guest article
Top 5 yogurt brands in Singapore
Yogurt is enjoyed by almost all age groups across all regions, and endorsed now more than ever due to its probiotic benefits and nutrition value.
Somerdale starts cheese exports to the Philippines
Somerdale International, an exporter of British cheese to more than 50 countries, has started exporting a range to the Philippines.
Oysters behind norovirus outbreak in New Zealand
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand has warned people not to eat certain brands of chilled oysters as they may be contaminated with norovirus.
The energy drinks market is maturing - and so should brands’ marketing strategies, says XYIENCE
The energy drinks market is maturing and so too is its consumer base, prompting the category to expand its marketing position to better appeal to a slightly older demographic.
India fortification plans: Regulator FSSAI releases consultation paper
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has pledged to ‘close the gap’ in micronutrient malnutrition after releasing a consultation paper on food fortification.
Malaysian Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong: Celebrating 100 Years of Malaysian Palm Oil
Paid for by The Oil Palm
2017 marks 100 years of Malaysian palm oil. In 1917 the first commercial oil palm plantation was established at Tennamaram. This year the Malaysian palm oil industry celebrates its centenary.Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister of Plantation Industries...
Preaching to the converted? Only dieters are responsive to healthy eating adverts
Most people choose unhealthy snacks that are high in salt, fat and sugar regardless of whether they have watched adverts for healthy or unhealthy food, with only dieters choosing the healthy snack, according to research.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA AT THE 2017 WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW
The Good Bean: ‘We want to make bean nutrition accessible, delicious and affordable’
If pulse-based snacks (made with beans, peas, chickpeas, or lentils) were seen as niche, ‘natural,’ products a few years ago, they are firmly in the mainstream in 2017, says the CEO of one firm on a mission to make beans “accessible, delicious and...
Trump’s agriculture priorities should include funding for research, technology & nutrition
With the new administration comes new opportunities for the food and beverage industry, from agriculture and scientists to manufacturers and public health advocates, to make their priorities heard by collectively raising their voices, stakeholders argued...
Sweet greens: Tinned vegetables contain up to 10% added sugar, says survey
Almost half of all tinned vegetables contain added sugar, according to a survey by industry watchdog FoodWatch.
'It appears that no safe exposure during human pregnancy exists'
Eating liquorice while pregnant is comparable to prenatal binge drinking: Study
Eating liquorice while pregnant could harm the baby's cognitive abilities and increase its risk of aggressiveness and depression, according to a Finnish study.