Vinamilk completes Angkormilk takeover
Vietnamese dairy Vinamilk has bought all of the remaining shares of Cambodian milk producer Angkor Dairy Products Co. Limited (Angkormilk).
Archives for March 27, 2017
Office veggies: Placing vegetables in public areas raises consumption by almost double, finds study
Dutch researchers have found vegetable consumption can be increased dramatically using simple placement techniques in public places such as offices and hospitals.
MEPs oppose GM approvals but Commission will have the final say
EU member states yesterday voted against the introduction and renewal of GM grains in Europe but failed to reach a binding majority, leaving the president of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to make the final decision.
Cissé Cocoa Co. leverages purchasing power for social good
For Cissé Cocoa Co. selling baking mixes, hot chocolate and crunchy bites of super thin brownies is about more than just helping consumers satisfy their chocolate cravings, it is about making life sweeter for farmers, too.
Nielsen’s new Quick Screen can help brands predict a product’s success before it’s launched
Out of the multitude of new product launches in the food and beverage space, how many actually stay on shelves for the long-run? It’s less than half, Nielsen says, and they’ve created a new system to help with that.
Endress+Hauser strengthens quality measurement portfolio
Endress+Hauser has acquired SensAction for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its quality measurement portfolio.
Polish meat processor posts record sales
Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has reported record sales of PLN1.29 billion (€303 million) for 2016, up 25.3% on last year.
KitKat cocoa content upped 13% in sugar reduction push
Nestlé UK & Ireland has upped the cocoa and milk content of KitKat in its bid to cut sugar by 10% across its confectionery range.
FSA: Lab reports of Campylobacter have declined
There has been a 17% decline in laboratory reports of Campylobacter cases compared to the baseline figure, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Whole Grain Stamp collection grows with consumer, manufacturer interest in whole & ancient grains
A new Whole Grain Stamp from Oldways Whole Grains Council gives manufacturers another tool to standout on store shelves and tap into consumers’ rising interest in products made with whole grains, and in particular ancient grains.
Scientists have developed a wheat that could aid the world’s malnourished millions
Test results found the wheat increases the digestibility of phosphorus, calcium and other minerals in poultry.
In age of sugar reduction and 'clean label,' sweetener manufacturers adapt
“When consumers are asked an open-ended question, ‘What are you trying to avoid,’ the top three out of four answers are related to a sweetener,” Andy Ohmes, global director of high intensity sweeteners at Cargill, told FoodNavigator-USA.
Aussie Yum! operator ramps up investment in Northern Europe
An major Australian restaurant franchise operator will expand heavily into Europe after Yum! Brands agreed to sell it 16 outlets in the Netherlands.
Alibaba trials Blockchain in Aus and NZ to tackle food fraud
Alibaba Australia is to trial Blockchain to mitigate the risk of counterfeit and fraudulent food products.
South Asia radius
Regulator turns to industry for food-safety partnerships
The Indian food regulator has been co-opting food companies to join it in a drive to improve levels of food safety and hygiene across India.
‘Extreme superfoods’: Diets yielding high levels of acetate and butyrate protect against type 1 diabetes
Specialised diets designed to release large amounts of acetate or butyrate after bacterial fermentation in the colon protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes in mice, said researchers from Monash University in Australia.
Augmented reality: The ultimate hack in flavour perception?
The use of augmented and virtual reality technologies to change the visual appearance of food and drink in real time could improve the diets of consumers.
Solina strengthens Eastern European hub with Romanian acquisition
French supplier Solina will acquire the Romanian functional ingredients firm Supremia in what it says is a major step to creating a regional hub in Eastern Europe.
Key markets lift ban on Brazilian meat
Brazil has let out a sigh of relief this week after crucial export markets, including China and Egypt, lifted import bans imposed following alleged bribery of meat factory health inspectors.
'Fibre is the only option to turn our comfort foods from toxic to therapeutic,' says FiberFlour founder
What made a practicing doctor give up medicine to create and supply a high-fibre flour? “I saw an opportunity to be infinitely more effective in preventing disease in the first place. Fibre is the only option to transform our staple comfort foods from...
China
Party pressures ministry for stricter penalties for adulteration
China’s lack of specific penalties for food adulterers and counterfeiters has left a “legal vacuum” that will only encourage more criminals to take their chances with the law.
Donald Trump and China: call to unlock beef market
US meat bodies have urged US President Donald Trump to secure China President Xi Jinping’s support for a beef deal, with industry talks failing to make progress.
Scientists find nanotechnology for detection of foodborne viruses
Canadian scientists claim to have developed a “ground-breaking” nanotechnology sensing mechanism that can detect mild traces of a foodborne virus, potentially making it easier to stop epidemics.
dispatches from Pittcon 2017
JEOL expands capabilities of AccuTOF-DART with ionization module
JEOL has introduced a module for its AccuTOF-DART mass spectrometer during Pittcon 2017.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2017
LIMS adoption in food ‘increasing greatly’ – LabWare
The food industry is catching up other sectors rapidly when it comes to using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), according to LabWare.