Danish Crown subsidiary swoops on pâté producer
Denmark-based Tulip Food Company has acquired pâté maker Tjæreborg Leverpostej for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for June 6, 2017
Irish code of practice a ‘global first’ in curbing unhealthy food marketing
Ireland is to become the first country to implement a voluntary code of practice on marketing, product placement and sponsorship of high fat, salt and sugar foods (HFSS) to children and adults.
Mintel: 13% of Asia-Pacific product launches carry halal claim
With food accounting for nearly two-thirds of business in the global halal economy, there has been a flurry of new product activity in Asia-Pacific.
NH Foods JV makes progress on Malaysia halal hub
Japan’s biggest food manufacturer has chosen Malaysia to be its hub for halal exports, in partnership with a Malaysian chicken major.
Students help devise alcohol-free Japanese soy sauce
Muslim students have been enlisted by a Japanese condiments manufacturer to help develop a new halal soy sauce which it hopes to begin exporting to Southeast Asia later this year.
Product visuals more impactful to parents than nutritional information: Study
Product visuals are a deciding factor when it comes to parents choosing food for their children, according to a study from researchers in Australia.
Divine Chocolate expands UK and global listings
Divine Chocolate is expanding its export portfolio announcing new listings with existing customers Waitrose and BP Connect in the UK, and Walgreens in the US.
Software enables real-time info on samples - Waters
Waters Corporation has introduced software for direct-from-sample food analysis.
Bangladesh to get 10% fast food levy
Bangladesh’s finance minister announced to parliament that he was committed to imposing new taxes on fast food as a health measure.
New trials show ‘multiple health benefits’ from consuming mango: Industry body
Several emerging human studies on mango consumption are reporting improved blood pressure, blood sugar control and gut health, according to the National Mango Board.
EFSA launches platform to help SMEs with novel food applications
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) preparing a novel food application can receive administrative help through a new support platform launched by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Sciex expands use of SWATH data independent acquisition technology
Sciex has launched its SWATH data independent acquisition (DIA) technology for analytical scientists in application areas including food testing and environmental analysis.
UK mulls 'British only' filter button to encourage online shoppers to buy home produce
Almost two thirds of UK consumers would like the option to view only British produce when they shop online, according to new research.
Israel firm ‘cracks the code’ on making meat salty and healthy
Israel-based ingredients company Salt of the Earth claims its popular product, Mediterranean Umami, can cut sodium in processed meat by up to a third.
Ferrero wins appeal as Belgian court tells Delhaize to stop saying 'no palm oil' is healthier & more sustainable
Ferrero has won a court case against Belgian retailer Delhaize for claiming its palm oil-free, Nutella-style spread is healthier and better for the environment than a product with palm oil.
Grainful closes $3.3m financing round as Americans embrace savory oats
Savory oats pioneer Grainful has already convinced a growing number of consumers on the east and west coasts that steel-cut oats aren’t just for breakfast, and has now persuaded investors to part with a cool $3.3m to take that message to a wider,...
B. infantis probiotic alters babies' bowel habits for the better
Evolve BioSystems has announced results of a study that shows its strain of B. infantis probiotic is safe to give to infants and significantly alters their microbiomes and bowel habits.
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Nona Lim raises $3m to expand its noodles, soups, and broths empire
California-based Nona Lim has raised $3m in seed round funding. Harbinger Ventures led the round with additional funding from Echo Capital Group, Navama & Kouffman LLC, CircleUp and Cambridge Companies SPG.
Entrepreneurs weigh in: As the US flavor trend landscape responds to globalization, just saying 'Asian' is not enough
Matcha, kimchi, and adobo are just a few among the popular flavors from Asia that one can easily stumble upon in US grocery stores and restaurants.
Malaysian incubator signs deal to boost China’s halal exports
A Malaysian technology and energy incubator has agreed to collaborate with companies in Hong Kong and China to produce and market halal-certified foods internationally.