UAE’s ambitions on track to stay food secure
New estimates suggest that the Middle East will consume nearly 60m tonnes of food annually by 2050 due to soaring population growth, putting pressure on governments to find ways to secure their supplies.
Archives for October 18, 2017
Yooli Foods breaks novel ground in protein snacking segment with farmer’s cheese bars, cups
They might be a novel concept for most Americans, but farmer’s cheese bars could develop into a potentially exciting new category in the burgeoning protein snacking segment, says the co-founder of Yooli Foods, which is rolling out farmer’s cheese cups...
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Leonardo DiCaprio joins star-studded investor line up at Beyond Meat
The star-studded group of investors backing Beyond Meat – which makes what it claims to be ‘near-perfect’ replicas of meat, from plants – has expanded this week as Oscar winner and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested an undisclosed sum...
Oman’s biggest dairy project could fulfil 87% of national milk demand
An Omani integrated dairy project could be worth as much as US$2.7bn to the national economy over the next decade.
Saudi makes food security play through Black Sea grain joint venture
The Saudi Agriculture and Livestock Investment Company (Salic) has joined the UAE’s Al Dahra in a SAR5bn (US$1.3bn) joint venture to invest in the Black Sea region.
Officials disrupt Egypt’s wheat supplies in protest to losing jollies
Government inspectors furious at losing their travel perks are behind the disruption of wheat shipments to the world’s biggest buyer.
Rabobank promotes sustainability, security and health through innovation project
Smartphone apps that push personalised health messages in real time are just one of a number of innovations that Rabobank wants to kickstart as part of a new project.
Battle lines drawn in German debate on meat substitutes
Controversy is mounting over how vegetable-based meat substitutes should be labelled in Germany as draft regulations backing “meaty names” is released.
Portugal plans tax attack on salty snacks in 2018
Portugal’s State Budget proposal for 2018 proposes a new tax on foods that have a high salt content – including potato chips, cereals and crackers – in an effort to curb the nation’s unhealthy consumption patterns.
Europe puts food waste in the spotlight
The European Commission has launched new guidelines to combat food waste by redistributing excess food products.
COYO counts on price cuts to get in the door at conventional grocers, and high quality to stay there
The US team behind the coconut-based yogurt COYO hopes slashing its suggested retail price will help the brand jump from the natural to the conventional channel and that its creamy texture will keep it there by captivating mainstream shoppers who place a...
Strong compliance with gluten-free labeling could free FDA to focus more on cross contamination risk
Encouraged by positive early compliance rates with the ‘game-changing’ gluten-free labeling standard that went into effect in mid-2014, FDA could now focus its attention on reducing the risk of cross contact with gluten-containing foods and ingredients,...
Russia’s largest turkey producer sets sights on expansion
Russian processor Damate is set to pump RUB15.5 billion (US$250m) into expanding its turkey meat production capacity to 155,000 tonnes (t) per year.
Stop-start fasting method effective in tackling obesity, study thinks
Sporadic periods of fasting over four months may prove fruitful in obese people and those with metabolic disorders, after a study observed benefits to health after only six weeks.
Australian food and grocery industries feel the heat from rising gas prices
Food, beverage and grocery — Australia’s largest manufacturing sectors — are set to be hard hit by rising gas prices and other pressures.
Japan the priority for Oregon exports with officials seeking to build on Ajinomoto relationship
Officials from Oregon have embarked on trade mission to Japan to drum up support for its food exports – and will also meet industry heavyweight Ajinomoto, which has a frozen food site in the US state.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked to lower CHD death risk: Study
Omega-3 fish oils are associated with a lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease, according to a study that highlights the protective effect of complementing the diet with these supplements.
What is attracting rich Brits to hard discounters?
High income households in the UK are just as likely to shop at hard discounters as lower income ones. But what is luring well-off consumers to the neon-lit aisles of Lidl and Aldi, and what does it mean for branded products?
CPF announces new policy on antimicrobial use
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has adopted a new stance on antimicrobial use in its livestock and aquaculture businesses.
Paraguay ‘approved’ to sell beef to US
Paraguay has been cleared to export fresh beef to the US, according to reports from one of South America’s biggest meat processors.
News in Brief
PFSE kicks-off campaign to educate consumers
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) and partners are supporting a campaign on the prevention role of consumers in the food safety chain.
News in Brief
IFAAO to play role in Codex discussions on food integrity
The International Food Authenticity Assurance Organization (IFAAO) has been granted Observer Status by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
Possible link between vitamin D deficiency and diabetes: Korean population-based study
Insufficient vitamin D has been associated with diabetes by way of altering insulin secretion and resistance, but individual differences in vitamin D sensitivity mean that there are variations in its effect.
Probiota Asia 2017
Booze with benefits? The challenges scientists overcame to create a probiotic beer
The National University of Singapore academic behind what is believed to be the world's first probiotic beer has revealed the considerable challenges that had to be overcome for good bacteria to survive in booze.
Taxes, ad bans, label warnings? Beverage firms which fail to meet Singapore’s sugar reduction targets in government's sights
The Singapore government is weighing up a range of measures, including taxes, more stringent advertising bans and warning labels on products, for soft drink manufacturers that fail to meet its sugar reduction objectives.