Algatech Opens US Subsidiary, names Seguine as new US Head
Israeli microalgae experts Algatech has opened Algatech Inc., a New York City-based subsidiary, and appointed industry veteran Ken Seguine to lead the new operation.
Archives for June 15, 2017
European Commission's “early warning” system predicts food production issues
The European Commission has launched an “early warning system” which aims to detect agricultural production hotspot countries so it can mitigate the impact of drought and other disasters on food production.
China rolls out meat safety rule
The state agency overseeing China’s Food Safety Law is requiring all regions to establish a “standardised safe meat supermarket” – a designation which retailers can apply for but will become compulsory to stamp out tainted meat.
EU health ministers criticise efforts to tackle obesity and call for more regulation
Europe’s health ministers have called for tougher laws on advertising of junk food to children, especially online and via social media.
A 10% fruit and vegetable subsidy can save lives, new study finds
Fruit and vegetable subsidies can literally save lives, according to researchers at the University of Liverpool, who analysed how different food policy models may reduce deaths caused by cardiovascular disease in the US.
Ocean's Balance to showcase kelp puree at IFT 2017
Maine-based Ocean’s Balance is unveiling a new kelp purée at the IFT show in Las Vegas this year, where it will showcase a series of dishes made with the calcium-, iron-, and folate-packed ingredient.
What are the best flours to use in gluten-free bread? Study evaluates contenders
The effects of different flours, including chickpea, chestnut and tiger nut, on gluten-free bread have been examined with results suggesting tiger nut flour could be a winner.
Rice production database better equipped to tackle food security issues
A publicly available database that provides added insights into rice cultivation could address security issues arising from its production, shaping policy in the process.
EU checks expose ‘serious risk’ from Brazil meat
Tougher food safety checks on Brazilian imports prevented meat and poultry contaminated with salmonella and E.coli from entering Europe, according to a senior EU official.
EFSA confirm current exposure levels of food nitrites and nitrates are safe
Consumer exposure to nitrites and nitrates as additives used in processed meats is safe for most population groups at existing levels outlined by the European Safety and Food Authority (EFSA).
Amazon's Whole Foods deal highlights appeal of physical stores
Amazon's move to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7bn represents a 'tacit admission' that online-only food retailing is still difficult, according to a UK-based analyst.
Nestlé to cut back on US confectionery category due to low market share
The group said it may even sell one of its confectionery businesses by the end of 2017 to boost its efforts in other categories where it has a stronger presence.
Dow-DuPont merger wins US antitrust approval
Dow and DuPont have won approval from the competition authority in the US to complete a $130bn merger upon condition that they divest a string of assets, including chemical products used for food packaging.
'Amazon has moved squarely onto the turf of traditional supermarkets and poses a much more significant threat,’ says analyst as ecommerce giant pays $13.7bn for Whole Foods
While TABS Analytics founder Dr Kurt Jetta argues that Amazon is effectively ‘raising the white flag’ when it comes to food e-commerce by coughing up $13.7bn to buy a bricks & mortar retailer (Whole Foods), most analysts are predicting that over the...
American Bakers Association applauds FDA for delaying nutrition facts label rule
Robb MacKie, president of American Bakers Association (ABA), said a “more reasonable” timeline for the implementation of the FDA’s nutrition facts label will help bakers.