Roka Bioscience distribution agreement with FoodChek Systems
Roka Bioscience has entered into a five year distribution agreement with FoodChek Systems.
Archives for May 17, 2017
Lamb prices cause dissension between MII and sheep farmers
A war of words has broken out between Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) over the price of lamb in supermarkets.
World Obesity Federation: “Snowball effect” taking place as obesity recognised as disease
The World Obesity Federation is calling on health organisations and countries across the world to recognise obesity as a disease.
Dairy Crest looks to innovation as adjusted profit grows
UK company Dairy Crest Group plc has published its preliminary results for the year ending March 31, 2017.
US consumers ‘sorely lack’ nutritional literacy, according to IFIC survey
A majority of consumers, 78%, said that they encounter a lot of conflicting information about what to eat and avoid, according to a new survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC).
Eight start-ups vying for the Future Food Asia Award unveiled
The eight finalists for the Future Food Asia Award have been announced, with the winner of the US$ 100,000 grant set to be announced in Singapore this week.
The sativa saga: Part 3
A novelty in Australia, hemp oil is nothing new for Kiwis
Last month’s decision to allow the sale of hemp seed for human consumption might have delighted Australian manufacturers that had hitherto been unable to stock their products on grocery food aisles, but the move has brought far less elation on the other...
Can 'low oxalate' be the next low sodium or sugar? Ingredient startup Entring LLC thinks so
Florida-based startup Entring LLC is launching a nature-identical enzyme of the oxalate decarboxylase type found in blue green algae. Branded as Nephure, it was formulated to support urinary tract health by combating high-oxalate foods.
Lidl US begins stateside invasion, first stores opening June 15
The first Lidl US stores will open on June 15 in the Carolinas and Virginia, the company announced at an exclusive press event in Manhattan on Tuesday.
APAC entries sought for World Steak Challenge
The World Steak Challenge is back for a third year and the deadline for entries is closing soon.
Mislabelling dominates Food Fraud Network cases
Mislabelling composition dominated cases in the EU Food Fraud Network (FFN), according to the 2016 annual report.
Univar to bring Bunge lecithin range to Europe
Bunge has partnered with ingredient distributor Univar to bring its lecithin brand BungeMaxx to Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Leading candy companies make historic commitment to reduce pack-sizes, increase label transparency
Leading chocolate and confectionery companies are taking an offensive position in the ongoing war on sugar by together committing to reduce calories in single serve products and increase transparency with clear front-of-pack calorie labels.
Rabobank launches investment initiative to promote innovation
In an effort to promote innovation, Rabobank announces launch of the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund (RFAIF), allowing companies to receive up to €3 million.
Interpack 2017
Multivac signs MoU with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant
Multivac has completed a strategic alliance (Memorandum of Understanding) with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant to sell joint processing, filling, weighing and packaging technology.
The right dose: Are confectionery players misreading the sugar obesity debate?
Confectionery companies should print teaspoon visualization of sugar doses front of pack instead of focusing on calories, says a consultant.
AI-infected poultry hits grocery shelves in Russia
Russia’s veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor has discovered several batches of turkey infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) on supermarket shelves.
Mérieux NutriSciences expects to expand capabilities in new lab
Mérieux NutriSciences has moved one of its Canadian food testing labs to a new, 24,000 square foot facility.
Olam Cocoa to source 100% sustainable beans by 2020
Olam Cocoa has announced it will increase its volume of sustainably sourced cocoa beans by 20% over the next year, and ultimately reach 100% by 2020.
Wellard appoints new exec to charm China
One of Australia’s largest livestock exporters, Wellard Limited, has appointed Chinese businessman Kanda Lu as executive director in a push to expand in China’s cattle market.
GMO labeling bill defeated in Canadian parliament
Members of the Canadian Parliament voted against approving mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods in a vote in the House of Commons yesterday.