FOODVISION 2017
FOODVISION: DNA testing just ‘one part of the jigsaw’
Advances in DNA testing mean deeper insights can be made into how people use food for fuel, or how fast a nutrient is metabolised.
Archives for March 13, 2017
Mars to bring Maltesers to the US & Canada
Mars will launch chocolate snacking brand Maltesers in North America for the first time.
Russia’s Miratorg targets Asia for $100m export push
Russian meat company Miratorg wants to see its export revenue rise to as much as $100m this year, and a major product push at a Chinese trade show is underway to satisfy this ambition.
Probiotics and ageing: DNA sequencing shows how bacteria evolves from birth to centenarians
How gut microbiota composition changes with age has been charted using state-of- the-art DNA sequencing in Japan, revealing which strains are most prevalent at different stages of life.
FSA: Trials show industry data can be used to assess compliance
More work is needed to see how private sector audit data could provide assurance businesses are complying with food law, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
EU wants comments on Campylobacter draft regulation
The European Commission has called for feedback on draft regulation to control Campylobacter during the production of chicken meat in slaughterhouses.
Christopher White named CEO of Canadian Meat Council
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC), a national association of meat packers and processors, has named Christopher White as the organisation’s new president and CEO.
Natural Products Expo West
KIND Snacks wants to ‘change the script’ in the fruit snacks segment with new Fruit Bites
KIND Snacks expands into the children’s food segment for the first time with a riff on fruit snacks that directly tackles many parents’ complaints about the category.
PRE Brands CEO: ‘We’re a consumer-based platform focused on perishables’
The Chicago-based brand may have eight varieties of packaged grass-fed beef products, but CEO Lenny Lebovich asserts his company is not a meat company. “We don’t view ourselves as a meat company, we view ourselves as a consumer product company that...
Sparkling ICE appoints CFO Marcus Smith as CEO as Kevin Klock makes surprise exit
As industry leaders gathered in Anaheim for the Expo West show, Talking Rain (Sparkling ICE) CEO and president Kevin Klock made a sudden, surprise, exit from the business he helped turn into one of the biggest success stories in the beverage aisle over...
ILC acquisition closes geographical gap in portfolio – SGS
SGS has acquired an independent laboratory that specializes in microbiology and food chemistry testing services.
Meat-free Monday? Not if you want a quiet week
Consumption patterns are quickly shifting towards fewer livestock products. The food industry is moving with the times and politicians looking for votes should do the same, says David Burrows.
How to stay on top of Bird flu outbreak government restrictions
Farmers and food producers need to stay up-to-date on current legislation after UK government restrictions to tackle an outbreak of bird flu were extended to protect the food chain, says AmiVet Exports.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
Japan halal: Manufacturers urged to boost shelf life to cash-in on Middle East exports
Increasing the shelf life of halal products is the single factor that could help Japanese firms boost sales to the Middle East, and in turn help meet the government’s 1 trillion yen target for food exports by 2019.
Vion shuts loss-making factory with 122 jobs at risk
Netherlands-based Vion Food Group has confirmed it will close its loss-making pork slaughterhouse in Zeven, Germany, leading to more than 100 job losses.
Organic is a single part of a sustainable food system, and only works in certain contexts: study
Organic may be less sustainable and less beneficial to consumer health than previously thought, according to new research.
Plant Meat Matters: Unilever, Givaudan and Ingredion invest in vegetarian steak
Plant-based steak, with a taste and texture to rival the real thing, is one step closer to the market as Unilever, Givaudan and Ingredion join Wageningen researchers in the Plant Meat Matters consortium.
Medicinal spices and fruity vinegar: Predicting Europe’s future flavour behaviour
Health through flavour, the power of nostalgia and blurred lines between sweet and savoury will be the biggest European flavour trends, according to analysts at Mintel.
French soy juice manufacturers launch voluntary quality standard
A new certification for French manufacturers of soy juice which will give consumers greater clarity in a confusing space, says Agrifood certifying body Afnor.
Aflatoxin-free crop technique could beef up third world food security
A technique that reduces plant contamination from a toxic metabolite could help save millions of tons of crops from this threat to food security especially in the developing nations.
GMA: Scott Gottlieb will be able to hit the ground running at FDA
Dr Scott Gottlieb – President Trump’s nominee for the role of commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – will be able to “quickly step into this important role” if confirmed, says the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which described...
China direct
Chinese meat major refocuses on established markets from emerging ones
New Hope is anticipating a fourfold rise in business after announcing plans to expand into new established markets as part of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative to promote exports.
Thai chicken farmers stamping out slavery win government recognition
Over 1,000 chicken farmers will receive a certificate from Thailand’s government that states the broiler growers adhere to strict anti-slavery standards.
Gluts, shortages and looming penalties: China’s carbohydrates markets
China’s sweeteners market has seen great disruption recently, at a time when environmental policies have been limiting production.