BioAust Health seeks partner for Campylobacter control product
BioAust Health has created a range of products with natural bioactives that it claims can reduce Campylobacter by greater than 5-log.
Archives for May 31, 2017
Sugar-restricted diet hits certain cancers harder: Study
A low-sugar diet may affect the speed at which certain cancer cells spread after a study finds some types rely more on sugar as an energy source than others do.
Lucozade bottles use contactless tech to give free tube journeys
Lucozade has created bottles that offer commuters a free journey on the London Underground, thanks to a chip in the base that works like a contactless payment card at barriers.
Phenomenex opens gas chromatography facility
Phenomenex has opened a manufacturing and development facility to produce its gas chromatography (GC) columns.
Smithfield acquires three Polish meat companies
US pork giant Smithfield Foods has acquired Pini Polska, Hamburger Pini and Royal Chicken from Poland-based Pini Group for an undisclosed sum.
Hydrosol launches emulsifier to cater for 'next generation' meat alternatives
German supplier Hydrosol's vegan emulsifier-stabiliser combo helps plant-based proteins match the juiciness and firmness of meat. "We're ready to cater for the next generation of meat alternatives," its head of product development told us.
Organic sales growing ‘at a good clip’ thanks partly to consumer interest in animal welfare
Despite pressure created by food inflation and price deflation, sales of organic continue to grow “at a good clip,” with protein, dips and seasoning breaking out “to find their stride” in the market, according to the head of the Organic Trade Association.
South East Asia’s US$10bn obesity bombshell: New report reveals economic cost of health epidemic
The annual economic cost of obesity in South East Asia could be as high as US$10bn, a number that could rocket to $45bn if people who are currently overweight go on to become obese.
Soylent ticks ‘health, nutrition, sustainability and disruptive innovation’ boxes, says new president Bryan Crowley
Former KeVita exec Bryan Crowley has joined Los Angeles-based Soylent as president as the firm seeks to grow its bricks & mortar retail footprint, develop new products and expand overseas after a rocky few months marred by recalls and a public squabble...
Wellard sells livestock vessel for AU$34m
Struggling Australian livestock trader Wellard Limited will sell one of its vessels for AU$34m.
Preventing criminal use of Blockchain target for EU project
A project to prevent criminal use of blockchain technology has been launched by fifteen consortium members from seven European countries.
Novolyze at Future Food Tech NYC
Novolyze is among six start-ups which will present at an event in New York next week.
Unilever to switch to 100% renewable energy in UK plants
Renewable energy is now supplying 15 of Unilever’s UK sites, as part of its Sustainable Living Plan, which aims to hit the 100% mark by 2030.
SPOTLIGHT ON BRAZIL Plant-based foods, beverages: 'We're sensing a tremendous business opportunity,' says GFI
The plant-based trend is gaining traction in North America, but does it have similar appeal in Latin America? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Gustavo Guadagnini, managing director at the Good Food Institute (GFI), Brazil, to find out where the Brazilian...
This week Down Under
British MP warns exports to Australia will ‘go off’ in transit
Britain’s departure from the European Union will not result in more food trade with Australia and New Zealand because products will “go off” en route, according to a senior politician.
Mobile agri-waste unit nets $1m extra for Israeli firm
The first mobile unit designed to travel to farms and remove disease-hit poultry has secured an extra $1.1m for the first-ever order of its mobile agri-waste treatment truck.
Cargill's novel process matches cultivated carrageenan functionality with wild
A novel way of processing carrageenan means the cultivated variety matches wild carrageenan for functionality in dairy desserts. It's also cheaper than wild and has a more stable supply, says Cargill.
Thailand expects cap on sugar content by 2018
Thailand is expected to introduce a sugar cap by next year, according to the national food regulator.
Conagra Brands appoints new CIO, remains silent over Pinnacle Foods rumors
Conagra Brands has promoted Mindy Simon, VP of global business services (GBS), to the role of chief information officer, effective June 1.