Nutritionally enhanced corn could benefit South American consumers
Genetic engineering of corn to produce the amino acid methionine may benefit millions of people across South America who depend on the corn as a staple.
Archives for January 30, 2018
Colombia: Soda tax could raise almost US$500 million by 2020, help shift to healthier diets
A 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Colombia could yield 1% of the Colombian government’s total annual fiscal revenue, says a new analysis.
Chia and quinoa: From ‘poor man’s food’ to global superfoods
While superfoods quinoa and chia are revered by Western consumers, they are generally underappreciated in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile, where they are traditionally grown.
Robotic sweets and chocolate records: Could the future of food be augmented?
From edible robotics to light shaping technology, could the future of food innovation include augmented food experiences? Food innovator Erika Marthins, a student at Swiss design school ECAL, is fusing cutting edge tech with food production techniques.
Glanbia ventures into citrus and berry flavors with BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W
Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its protein powder capabilities with the launch of BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W, a pre-acidified whey protein isolate that allows for berry- and citrus-flavored protein drink mixes.
VIDEO: WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW 2018
Barnana enters the salty snacks category with organic ridged plantain chips
Ridged plantain chips – Barnana’s first foray into the large, but notoriously competitive salty snacks aisle – are a logical adjacency for the banana-obsessed brand that will take it further into the snacking mainstream, says CMO and co-founder Nik...
Pique Tea’s triple win at Global Tea Championships shows instant mixes can be high quality
Pique Tea’s clean sweep of gold medals in all three categories of the Global Tea Championships that it entered validates the company’s effort to elevate the quality of instant tea, which often is derided as the lowest class, to that of the industry’s...
Tribe seeks to fill void in hummus category with a “clean” reformulation & new branding
The current rollout of national hummus brand Tribe’s new packaging featuring more white space, simplistic designs and fewer claims reflects the manufacturer’s recent commitment to clean label, including a reformulation to remove artificial ingredients,...
Study supports effectiveness of school fruit schemes
School fruit schemes are an effective means of increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables both in and out of school, a German study reveals.
Indian economy would benefit from better food safety - study
Understanding the costs of not having an adequate food safety system is crucial ahead of any action to avoid increases in foodborne illness in India, according to a study.
Chinese poultry exports on the rise
Efforts by Chinese poultry firms to get export market share were given a boost by the news that a major poultry-producing region in eastern China has upped its exports by over 13% year on year in 2017.
Research round-up: Online outbreak detective, bioelectronic ‘nose’ and Cyclospora
One month of the new year gone already. Did you do all tasks you set out to do? Neither did we. Here is the research round-up to remind us that all progress is a step in the right direction.
‘Extreme’ weather hits Alliance Group’s waste river dump
Drought in New Zealand has precipitated on-farm water shortages, limiting lamb processor Alliance Group’s ability to discharge wastewater to the Makarewa River.
Tyson Foods buys second ‘clean meat’ start-up stake
Tyson Foods has acquired a minority share in lab-grown meat firm Memphis Meats, a move that gives America’s biggest meatpacker a stake in two of the country’s hottest food start-ups.
Whopper push! Burger King in Netherlands expansion
Burger King has announced a franchise agreement with newly-formed BKNL BV to increase the 60-plus stores the fast food franchise has in the Netherlands.
News in Brief
Fund to support cost-prohibitive product research - CPMA
A fund to support food safety research and projects has been launched by a Canadian produce association.
Punjab Food Authority bans Ajinomoto salt, brands it a 'health hazard'
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in Pakistan has banned the sale and use of Ajinomoto salt — known locally as Chinese salt — across the province.
Philippines suffers PHP220bn annual loss from child under-nutrition: UNICEF report
Widespread child under-nutrition causes the Philippines an annual loss of PHP220bn, according to a new UNICEF report.
Thai juice giant Malee acquires Viet beverage firm for ASEAN expansion
Thailand’s Malee Group PCL, known for its range of fruit juices and canned fruit, has acquired Vietnam beverage firm Long Quan Safe Food Joint Stock Company (LQSF) for 330m baht (about US$10.5m) to drive South East Asian production and export sales.
Hot and heavy: Does eating spicy food make you fat?
Frequent consumption of spicy food may be linked to obesity, according to a group of Chinese researchers.
Rakuten and Walmart combine powers for new Japan grocery delivery service
Japan e-commerce giant Rakuten and retailer Seiyu GK, a Walmart subsidiary, have agreed on a joint venture to launch a new online grocery delivery service — Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper.
AAK USA talks sat fats, aquafaba, and plant-based trends as it opens innovation center in Louisville, KY
There has been a notable increase in demand for coconut, sunflower and safflower oil, coupled with increased interest in Non-GMO and organic options in the fats and oils arena, say experts at value added vegetable oils specialist AAK USA.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: The biggest food and nutrition opportunities to be revealed at Singapore event
NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.