Palm oil sector moves to save orangutans and put child rights into RSPO standards
Three major new initiatives have been launched to tackle human rights, wildlife conservation and concessions’ data across the palm oil supply chain.
Archives for June 18, 2017
Agilent unveils triple quad LC/MS with smaller footprint
Agilent Technologies has launched a triple quadrupole liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (triple quad LC/MS) with a smaller footprint.
Bayn to extend sweetener reach in Norway with distribution deal
Swedish supplier Bayn has inked a distribution deal with Norwegian flavour firm Storms for its range of sugar-reducing ingredients.
Bernstein: ‘By acquiring Whole Foods, the 365 brand becomes instantly available as part of Amazon’s online offering’
Aside from giving Amazon a network of bricks & mortar stores from which to expand Amazon Fresh and other services, acquiring Whole Foods gives the ecommerce giant access to the 365 private label brand, which could become a “focal point of its online food...
Cash incentives to lose weight: Could this help solve Asia’s obesity epidemic?
Academics in Singapore say giving obese people cash incentives to lose weight could help stem the rise in non-communicable diseases.
EU expresses ‘high concern’ for hormone disrupting chemical Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A, a chemical found in consumer products such as food packaging, may soon be restricted in the EU after authorities expressed “high concern” over its effect on human health.
Unpopular laws needed to revamp stores in favour of healthy products, experts claim
Enhancing the position of healthy products and relying on consumers to make “good decisions” won’t be enough to tackle rising levels of obesity, researchers in Scotland have claimed.
Australasia's ‘one-stop’ manufacturing event foodpro set for bumper 50th year
One of APAC's biggest food manufacturing events, foodpro, returns for its 50th year next month with organisers announcing all exhibitor space has sold out.
China direct
Landmark deal returns China access to over 200 US dairy firms
An agreement between Beijing and Washington should soon allow imports from more than 200 American dairies into China, in what has been billed a “significant opportunity” for exporters.
Far East spotlight
Eight in 10 Korean food firms raise prices—as manufacturing costs drop
Eighty per cent of food and beverage companies have increased their consumer prices in the last six months, even though production costs for manufacturers have dropped over the same period.
New China newsletter launched by NutraIngredients-Asia...sign up for free!
NutraIngredients-Asia had launched a new China email newsletter to shine the spotlight on one of the most crucial nations for the industry's growth, with articles published in both Chinese and English.
Canada-based HPP baby food start-up Keen Bean exceeds Kickstarter goal
Winnipeg-based Johnny and Jennifer Kien went through the hassle of making fresh baby food from scratch when their firstborn came along. The hard work inspired them to start a brand that would make it easier for other parents.
Amazon acquisition of Whole Foods adds 'locally relevant face to the Amazon machine'
Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market for $13.7bn will enhance the beverage shopping experience, which depends on a multichannel approach to succeed, according to Charlie Cain executive partner of Building Oz in Seattle.
Tyson Foods vice president elected chairman of US poultry council
Marc Killebrew, vice president of international sales at Tyson Foods has been elected chairman of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), succeeding former incumbent Steve Monroe.
Half of chickens positive for Campylobacter – FSA survey
Less than half of chicken skin samples tested positive for Campylobacter at any level, according to UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) figures.
New variant of Queen’s favoured crispbread Ryvita could be top three bestseller
Ryvita is rolling out Three Cheese Thins throughout the UK in July, with Estefania Boerr, senior brand manager at the crispbread producer, expecting it to become a top three selling SKUs for the brand.
Tough chicken meat ‘a big issue’ for industry
Fast-growing broiler chickens are developing wooden breast syndrome that’s making meat tough and chewy in what has become a growing problem for the poultry sector.
Mars brand perception takes hit but expected to recover after recall
Mars’ recall of chocolate for potential Salmonella is unlikely to bring long term damage in the eyes of consumers, according to YouGov.
Australia
AFGC names new chief executive
Australia’s food industry representative body has promoted from within to replace Gary Dawson at its helm.
Tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali
Holidaymakers are unwittingly eating dog meat on the Indonesian island of Bali, according to an Animals Australia investigation, raising questions about food safety and animal abuse.
Salt of the Earth lowers sodium in trending meat alternative products
With the growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives, Israel-based Salt of the Earth tested its sodium reduction ingredient to add umami to such products.