Oral health status weighs heavy amongst the obese: Study
Overweight or obese people are more likely to experience oral complications such as periodontitis, as the consequence of carrying extra weight appears to alter the inflammatory process.
Archives for May 16, 2017
MEPs back proposals to cut EU’s 88 million tonnes of annual food waste
MEPs have voted overwhelmingly for measures to cut the millions of tonnes of food wasted each year across the EU.
Peeled Snacks and Redd Bar raise capital to expand their healthy snacks empires
Organic fruit and veggie snack maker Peeled Snacks has closed a private placement investment from Seurat Capital, while ‘superfood’ energy bar maker Redd Bar has raised early stage capital from a suite of high-profile investors, with Whipstitch Capital...
Silver Fern Farms plant closure puts 370 jobs at risk
New Zealand processor Silver Fern Farms has announced plans to close its Fairton sheepmeat processing plant putting 370 jobs at risk.
No Cow (D’s Naturals) to unveil new look, new products, in Jan 2018: ‘Our goal is to be a $100m+ brand’
D’s Naturals – the plant protein-fueled start up that recently caught the eye of investors at General Mills 301 INC and 2X Consumer Partners – will unveil a new brand (No Cow) and new products that take it beyond the bar category in January 2018, says...
US beef imports cleared by China after 14 years
The US and China have reached a trade deal that includes beef and poultry.
Brazil police probe ‘corruption’ in agriculture ministry
Brazilian police have opened two separate “corruption” investigations into whether food companies, including meatpackers, received illicit protection from government sometimes in exchange for bribes.
Plant Based Foods Association: 'I am not sure how this resolution helps'
Plant-based milk debate heats up as state regulators weigh in at NCIMS meeting
State milk regulators have weighed into the plant-based milk debate in a vote that was hailed by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) as “the strongest statement yet that the abuse of dairy terms has gone too far," but dismissed as unhelpful by...
3M E. coli O157 assay recognized as official testing method
3M’s Molecular Detection Assay 2 - E. coli O157 (including H7) has been granted First Action status by AOAC International.
One in three adolescents is obese, say WHO
Health promotion campaigns are failing to reduce obesity in adolescents, according to a report published by World Health Organization (WHO) today.
Co-op UK to source 100% Fairtrade cocoa under hybrid model for retailers
Co-op UK has invested in a women's leadership program in Côte d’Ivoire as part a move to source all cocoa for own label products as Fairtrade.
New case in botulism outbreak linked to fish
A new case of Clostridium botulism from fish, a jump in hepatitis A illnesses and investigations ending in US and Canada are outbreaks reported recently.
Brands advised to change Ramadan messaging to reflect new behaviours
As the Gulf gears up for Ramadan, food companies would do well to tweak their social campaigns to reflect behavioural changes and growing demand for healthier and more nutritious foods.
China's infant formula trends: Sales boom predicted with organic and premium brands leading the charge
China’s infant milk formula market is poised to boom in the next five years as a result of the new “two-child” policy, and tighter rules issued by regulators, analysts said today.
Nestlé’s Gulf business looking up as Dubai’s third plant opens
Business in the Gulf will bounce back after years of poor performance in the wake of collapsed oil prices, the world’s biggest food group’s regional chief has predicted while opened a third plant in Dubai.
Nestlé inaugurates Nescafé and Maggi factory in Dubai
Nestlé Middle East has inaugurated its Al-Maha factory in Dubai South; its 18th factory in the region.
Green tea consumption can lower rice-induced diabetes risk in women: Japanese study
New research from Japan has shown that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of diabetes caused by rice consumption among women.
Last year’s bumper food M&A activity set to continue in 2017
Merger activity in the UAE’s food and beverage segment, which surged by US$3bn in 2016, is expected to remain strong this year, albeit after a slow start.
Miraka expands with Malaysia deal
Miraka, New Zealand’s first Maori-owned milk company, has signed an MOU with Malaysian company Storiiu, a food distribution business, to supply their flagship consumer food, Whai Ora.
Food production can weather the storm, say sustainability project leaders
As climate change poses an increasing threat to food security, a project that combines innovation with food growing technologies believes sustainability is possible in this changing environment.
Bugs could hold the key to fighting childhood obesity, suggests former President Clinton
According to former President Bill Clinton bugs could hold the answer to fighting the childhood obesity epidemic and to stemming the rising tide of Americans developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases related to poor nutrition.
Dubai hydroponics investor launches global food security fund
Dubai’s Pegasus Agriculture Group, which owns various hydroponic farming facilities in the Middle East and North Africa, has established a futures fund to focus on food security.
China’s decline-hit mutton market shows signs of recovery
After a price collapse three years ago led to bankruptcy and protest, China’s mutton market is now starting to stabilise, according to an independent analyst.
Fonterra reopens Malaysian milk powder plant
Fonterra has reopened its milk powder manufacturing plant in Malaysia following a NZ$7m (US$4.8m) investment to boost manufacturing efficiencies and ensure it continues to meet health and safety, and food safety and quality standards.