Appeals court blocks San Francisco law on soda ad warnings
A US appeals court has blocked a San Francisco ordinance that mandates health warnings for soda and sugar-sweetened beverage adverts.
Archives for September 19, 2017
Singapore’s war on diabetes: $5 screening test latest weapon in the armoury
After calling on soft drink firms to slash sugar content, and encouraging the development of more functional ingredients, the latest addition to Singapore’s so-called 'war on diabetes' is S$5 screening tests for people aged 18 to 39 who are deemed to...
CWI and Meyn look to boost poultry quality control
Meyn Food Processing and a Dutch research institute are to develop novel 3D spectral imaging techniques for the poultry industry.
Five things food businesses should know as CETA comes into force
As the new free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada enters into force, FoodNavigator looks at what this means for food manufacturers.
IFF opens refitted Cairo flavours facility
A Cairo flavours facility has come back online a year after International Flavours and Fragrances shuttered it for renovation and expansion work to be carried out.
Halal recognition opens door for UAE food exports to Malaysia
Food exports between the UAE and Malaysia are set to increase after authorities in the Southeast Asian nation agreed to recognise the UAE's national certification and halal mark.
Savola aims to claw back revenues through Almarai share sale
Savola Group will sell 2% of its stake in the Gulf's biggest dairy company in a bid to shore up its dwindling returns.
Google search data reveals 3 beverage trends that promise sustained growth
Consumers are notoriously fickle, but their ongoing demand for beverages that are healthy and natural is paving the way for several sustained sub-trends that not only show immediate growth potential but also long-term payout, according to Google trends...
Local authority sampling decreased 11% in 2016/17
Local authority sampling decreased more than 11% year on year with some councils not doing any in 2016/17, according to statistics on UK food law enforcement.
Nestlé-backed Swiss scientists create novel process for foams that last 'essentially forever'
Ever-lasting foam in ice cream or beer without artificial stabilisers? Swiss researchers have "for the first time" developed a novel strategy to make foam bubbles last "essentially ‘forever".
Industry giants to harmonise global date labels in food waste fight
Some of the world’s biggest food companies will standardise their food date labels globally by 2020 in a bid to reduce food waste.
It’s juice, Jim, but not as we know it… Harvest Soul Organic tells a fiber story
If you can’t always eat whole fruits and veggies, then 100% juice is the next best thing, right? Wrong, says Harvest Soul Organic, which is on a mission to disrupt the juice aisle with its fiber-rich, blended whole food beverage line: the ‘anti-pressed’...
Kiwis disregarding the impact of diet choices on cholesterol
People in New Zealand need to be more aware of how increasing polyunsaturated fats, dietary fibre, and plant sterols in their diets can help cut cholesterol.
EC offers millions to help Poland's ASF-hit pig farmers
Poland’s pig farmers have secured €9.3m in funds from the European Commission (EC) to support producers who have been hit by African swine fever (ASF).
Is health the key driver in children’s food?
Food manufacturers targeting children are under pressure to provide products that meet certain health standards – making health a major innovation driver. But does actual consumption reflect this?
Meat export packaging webinar probes latest innovations
The latest breakthroughs in meat export packaging will be explored in the fast-approaching Packaging for Export webinar, taking place next Tuesday (September 26).
EU Pledge vows to keep pace with kids’ food marketing
Arla Foods’ has become the latest food manufacturer to join the EU Pledge - an initiative that promotes responsible food marketing to children that already boasts Nestlé, Unilever, Mondelez, Mars and Coca-Cola among its members. But with the Danish dairy...
China invests heavily in Dubai food hub
Dubai Food Park will feature a Chinese food processing cluster following a pledge to invest AED1.35bn (US$367m) by Ningxia Forward Fund Management Company.
Qatar food inflation recovers despite Saudi-led sanctions
Qatar's government might have succeeded in reducing the impact of economic sanctions placed on it by other Arab countries after official figures reported that food price inflation had eased during August.
Scientists decode cereal gene map to tackle climate change
A group of international scientists has decoded the pearl millet genome to discover how the crop survives high temperatures and drought.
FSA hits back at poor abattoir hygiene claims
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has hit back following claims of poor hygiene practices and ineffective regulations in some UK abattoirs.
IRI insights on Gen Z shopping suggest marketers need a new approach
Unlike cost-conscious generations that came before, Generation Z cares more about convenience than price – a dramatic reversal that will change not only how brands and retailers catch their attention but also where and how they shop, according to new...
Premium Brands acquires Leadbetter Foods
Canadian food processor Premium Brands has acquired Ontario-based specialty food producer Leadbetter Foods.
FI Asia 2017
Tokyo Olympics spurring dairy protein demand in Japan as wider region anticipates double-digit growth
The 2020 Olympics, 2019 Rugby World Cup, and the ageing population are contributing to ‘huge demand’ for protein products across Japan's sports nutrition and functional food space.