update: DVFA reaction
Four ill and one dead from Listeria in salmon
Four people have been sickened and one has died from Listeria in salmon processed in Poland and sold in Denmark.
Archives for August 30, 2017
Europe ‘leading innovation’ in natural food ingredients, says Roha MD
Europe is “leading” innovation in the global trend towards natural ingredients in the food and beverage industry and Roha’s acquisition of Italian firm New Food Industry will give India’s Roha a bigger piece of the action, managing director Brijesh...
Lemon juice gel an ideal building block for 3D food printing, study finds
A new three-dimensional printing material based on lemon juice and potato starch has exhibited a consistency and flow, which could aid in creating nutritionally enhanced food material formulations.
Avocados could be good for gut health: New Zealand research
New research shows avocados may be good for gut health — a previously unknown benefit — by increasing short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production.
Brazilian meat giant appoints finance grandee
Brazil-based BRF has appointed the experienced executive Lorival Nogueira Luz Jr as chief financial and investor relations officer.
Garden Lites offers new products that are a “gateway” to loving vegetables for life, exec says
Recognizing most Americas have a love-hate relationship with vegetables, Garden Lites is introducing a series of new products that either celebrate or hide vegetables to help ensure all consumers can hit their recommended five a day.
Brands must respond to consumer trends to ape Chinese e-sales success
Korea and China have set the pace for e-commerce to disrupt FMCG retail in Asia-Pacific, leaving online sales in other market lagging behind.
Is it safe to make 'natural' claims on products containing xanthan gum?
General Mills has been hit with a second putative class action lawsuit alleging that shoppers are being misled by ‘natural’ claims on Annie’s salad dressings containing xanthan gum – a widely used thickener and stabilizer produced via microbial fermentation.
Storm Harvey-hit Kane Beef plant reopens
Texas-based meat processor Kane Beef has reopened its plant, which was closed temporarily after sustaining “damage” caused by the catastrophic flooding from tropical storm Harvey.
Danish supplier serves up a healthy dose of hemp product innovation
Bored with the usual hemp launches - granola and cereal bars - one Danish supplier is helping manufacturers think outside the box. Hemp cheese, gin, salami and marzipan are just some of its latest creations.
Novozymes gets EFSA green light for two glucose syrup enzymes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the green light for two Novozymes enzymes used to make glucose syrup.
Could faecal microbiota transplantation be used to tackle asthma?
Faecal microbiota transplantation is arguably more effective in managing asthma than current treatments and even probiotics, say two scientists, who call for more research into its use.
‘High’ retailer margins blamed for organic prices
Retailers who make “high margins” on organic products have been accused of pushing up the price of bio produce and contributing to shortages in France by consumer association UFC Que Choisir.
Sports drinks, fresh fruits top back-to-school grocery lists
Sports drinks seem to signal the start of the school year, according to numbers crunched by market data firm Nielsen.
USDA reviewing feasibility study for using QR codes to disclose GMOs ahead of new labeling law
Contrary to suggestions in a federal lawsuit filed against USDA earlier this month, the agency currently is reviewing a feasibility study exploring how electronic or digital disclosure, such as QR codes, might impact consumers’ ability to easily identify...
Tyson Foods opens new incubation facility
US processor Tyson Foods has officially opened its new Incubation Technology Center in Arkansas.
Dr William Dietz, director, the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, George Washington University
60-second interview: Are kids' diets getting better?
First, some sobering statistics* from the CDC: Almost one in five (17%) of Americans aged 2-19 are dealing with obesity, which affects 8.9% of 2-5-year-olds, 17.5% of 6-11-year-olds and 20.5% of 12-19-year-olds, and continues to disproportionately impact...
Dateline Southeast Asia
Pokka calls for more government action to limit sugar consumption
Singapore’s biggest beverage brand has begun reformulating its drinks to reduce their sugar content, and has called on the government to take wider action against lifestyle diseases.
Probiota Asia: World-class full agenda for inaugural Singapore summit revealed
The world-class agenda for the inaugural Probiota Asia has been confirmed, with speakers from major probiotics firms and renowned academics to present at the three-day summit, to be held at the Hilton Singapore from 11 to 13 October.