DuPont’s Brazilian team leads research receiving patent registration in 75 countries
DuPont Nutrition & Health has received a patent certification on its PowerMill enzyme, with the research supporting the IP led by a Brazilian development team.
Archives for February 15, 2018
Tapping on the functional food trend, Muscle Mac stands out in the protein crowd
There’s a plethora of protein powders, protein shakes, protein bars, and even protein water. Protein is obviously popular among consumers, so how do you stand out in the crowd? For Pennsylvania-based Quality Pasta Company, the answer was protein pasta.
Full-year 2017 results
Premium brands and KitKat stores key to growing Nestlé’s flat 2017 confectionery sales
Nestlé has posted flat organic sales growth in confectionery in fiscal 2017, but saw an uptick for premium brands such as Les Recettes De L’Atelier and sales in direct-to-consumer KitKat stores.
Premium promise? Interest is cross-generational in Latin America, says Nielsen
Latin American consumers across all demographics are interested in spending money on premium grocery products, particularly dairy, presenting strong opportunities for industry, according to Nielsen.
Instacart raises $200M and prepares to go up against Amazon Now to deliver Whole Foods products
An infusion of $2OO million from a series E fundraise could help long-time Whole Foods Market delivery service Instacart hold its own against the retailer’s new owner Amazon’s decision last week to test two-hour delivery of the grocer’s products through...
Overhaul health claims to tackle ‘unhelpful’ EU regulations
Nutrition industry professionals are increasingly dissatisfied with the European Union’s “unhelpful” regulatory framework, with rules governing health claims flagged as a particularly thorny issue, a new survey reveals.
Ultra-processed foods associate with increased cancer risk, but ‘full implications’ still unclear
A new study published in The BMJ yesterday suggests that consuming ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of developing some cancers, but the researchers and public health experts warn that significantly more science is necessary before drawing...
Danes set ‘record’ for organic consumption
The organic sector accounts for almost 10% of Danish food sales and, with opportunity fuelling innovation, Denmark’s organic food makers believe they are uniquely poised for global success.
Plant-based diet improves diabetes markers in overweight adults: study
A vegan diet improves insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in overweight adults with no previous history of diabetes, reveals a new study in Nutrients.
Clean label pectin can shorten ingredient list, says DuPont
DuPont's pectin for reduced-sugar jams, fruit spreads and ice creams can clean up labels by removing the need for calcium salts, it says.
Danish Crown sets out China construction schedule
Danish Crown has announced that its new processing plant in Pinghu will be open in the summer of 2019.
Irish Farmers’ Association warns of Brexit impact
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has warned the findings of a report published by Business, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Heather Humphreys, examining the impact of Brexit on Ireland’s trade and economy, are “very stark” for farming and food in...
Ultra-processed food may be linked to cancer: BMJ study
There may be a causal link between eating highly processed food and cancer risk, and four reasons why this could be, according to the authors of a 105,000-strong French study published in the British Medical Journal.
Solid 2017 for Pilgrim’s Pride following investments
Poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride has reported a strong 2017, with net sales of $10.77 billion (bn) for the year.
HKScan hit with major strike at its meat processing plant in Estonia
HKScan is facing problems in Estonia, where the operation of a meat processing plant in Rakvere has been disrupted by a major strike at the slaughterhouse, which began on 6 February.
News in Brief
Anitoa Systems to launch portable qPCR system
Anitoa Systems is to introduce a portable quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) system.
Voluntary code of food advertising ‘doomed to failure,’ charity predicts
A new voluntary code of practice designed to regulate the online advertising of High Fat Sugar Salt Foods (HFSS) is “doomed to failure” according to one expert.
Danone to sell US$1.9bn Yakult stake amid shareholder pressure
Danone is to sell US$1.9bn of its shares in Yakult, which it has held for over 10 years, in the hope of improving shareholder returns.
New Zealand's kiwi exports up 20% on back of scientists' rapid Psa disease response
New Zealand's Plant & Food Research's rapid response to the vine-killing kiwifruit disease Psa - which has helped exports of the fruit increase by 20% - has received the Prime Minister’s Science Prize .
Food firms criticised for marketing less healthy products in lower-income countries
Major food and beverage firms are more likely to advertise healthier products online in high-income countries, compared to those which are less developed, a study has revealed.