New jobs at French packaging plant
Packaging firm Linpac will create jobs and training opportunities after pumping over €7 million into a new production line at its Pontivy factory in France.
Archives for March 15, 2017
Snack time? Consumers almost always crave chocolate and high calorie treats
When consumers crave snacks, it’s chocolate and other high calorie ones they go for, according to new research.
Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits recalled for mineral oil contamination
The Belgian Food Authority (FASFC) has recalled several Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits due to mineral oil contamination.
A Taste for spice: Global product launches of spicy products mirror consumers' craving for spiciness, says Kalsec report
Looking at global product launches, the world is craving for hot and spicy, according to the HeatSync Heat Index tracked by food ingredient company Kalsec.
Food safety tips for storm-battered businesses
Donald Trump’s government has shared food safety tips after New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia declared states of emergency as the deadly storm Stella swept across the north-eastern US.
Nestlé, Cargill and ADM cocoa child slavery lawsuit dismissed
A district court in California has dismissed a 12-year lawsuit accusing Nestlé, ADM and Cargill of aiding and abetting child slavery in West Africa.
Scoop of the day! Ice cream fortified with chia seed oil found to be a ‘superb’ source of omega-3
This could be as close to guilt-free that ice cream is ever going to get: Researchers have revealed that fortification with chia seed oil ramps up omega-3 levels while maintaining taste and texture.
Australia
Bitter row erupts over bible, beers and gay marriage
Scenes of two conservative politicians discussing marriage equality over a beer and a bible are not often used as a backdrop for consumer marketing campaigns, even in the reddest of American states below the Mason-Dixon line.
This week Down Under
Turbulence at the top sees Coca-Cola Amatil shed Australian drinks MD
The head of Coca-Cola Amatil’s Australian beverages division has become one of five boardroom casualties as the group reacts to a near-40% drop in profit.
No silver bullet? Probiotics have ‘little impact’ when taken with a balanced diet
Probiotics improved the microbiota of rats fed junk food and boosted their cognitive function, but had little impact on healthy animals and actually impaired memory.
Slavery at sea prompts calls for new ethical seafood labelling
Ongoing labour abuses at sea have prompted research into a possible ‘social sustainability’ scheme for seafood in Europe.
VTT creates 100% bio-based stand-up pouch for crisps, potato chips and muesli
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches using its patent pending enzymatic fibrillation of cellulose (HefCel) technology.
Dangote Salt highlights food fraud in Nigeria
Dangote Salt, part of the National Salt Company of Nigeria (NASCON) has partnered with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to clamp down on food fraud in Nigeria.
Family sausage business expands product range
Flocchini Family Provisions, a US-based family sausage company with a rich Italian history, has launched a range of Certified Angus Beef sausages and frankfurters.
The tint, taste and texture of food: What matters to older consumers?
As the population ages, modifications to the flavour, texture and colour of food for the elderly have become a key focus area for food manufacturers eager to cater to the specific needs of this demographic.
Hygiena completes acquisition of DuPont Diagnostics
Hygiena has completed its acquisition of DuPont Diagnostics, the global food safety diagnostics business of DuPont for an undisclosed sum.
VIDEO dispatches from Expo West 2017
EPIC Provisions co-founder: 'Regenerative agriculture is the next big movement in food'
Meat and dairy often get a bad rap on the sustainability front, but not all animal production systems have the same impact on the planet, says EPIC Provisions co-founder Taylor Collins, who reckons that “the next big movement in food is coming in the...
Natural Products Expo West
Animal welfare movement ‘parallels’ the opportunities and challenges of the organic movement
There is a “tremendous parallel” between the emerging consumer demand for improved animal welfare in the US and the organic food movement, including notable business opportunities and significant challenges, according to Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey.
Memphis Meats unveils poultry meat (without raising animals): ‘An unprecedented milestone for clean meat'
‘Clean’ (a.k.a. cultured/lab-grown) meat pioneer Memphis Meats has unveiled its latest innovation – chicken and duck produced from poultry cells without raising animals – in what it describes as an “unprecedented milestone for the clean meat industry.”
Glyphosate should not be classed as a carcinogen: ECHA
In a long awaited opinion, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said, on the available scientific evidence, there were no grounds to classify the controversial herbicide, glyphosate, as a carcinogen, as a mutagen or as toxic for reproduction.
Natural Products Expo West
Shatavari is rising star in herbal tea, although turmeric & matcha still reign supreme, Pukka exec says
After years of struggling to balance energy drinks and sleep aids, Americans are beginning to turn to adaptogens in herbal teas to help meet and “harmonize” their bodies’ needs, according to the co-founder of Pukka, an herbal tea and supplement company.
Katjes International CFO: Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have reached its limits
Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have peaked, but a spike in Germany’s birthrate signals hope for the future, says Katjes International’s CFO.
China’s hunger for Brazilian beef eases drop
Early trade figures for the start of the year indicate Brazil’s top beef markets, Hong Kong and China, eased the burden of falling sales over January and February.
Symrise reports major growth in 2016
German flavours and nutrition supplier Symrise reports strong growth in 2016 following expansion and decentralisation of the company.
Unilever wants stronger UK protection from foreign takeovers
Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever has called on the UK government to revisit the country's rules on takeovers and acquisitions to protect ‘national champions’ against foreign takeovers.
AusNutria seemingly unaffected by new China infant formula rules as revenues rocket
Revenues at Hong Kong-listed infant nutrition company AusNutria soared by 30.3% to RMB2,740.3 million (US$396 million) for 2016, despite intense market competition, most notably due to new regulations in China.