Brazil bans aluminum-based additives in food
Brazil’s food safety regulatory authority ANVISA has banned the use of food additives containing aluminum for safety reasons.
Archives for May 28, 2019
'Totally new technology': SGF launches stevia-based taste modulator
Sweet Green Fields has launched a patent-pending taste modulator derived from the stevia leaf that increases the perceived sweetness of high-intensity sweeteners.
Bunge Loders Croklaan to unveil new line of specialty shortenings at IFT show
Bunge Loders Croklaan will unveil Vream, a new line of specialty shortenings to enhance the appearance, mouthfeel, and functionality of icings, donuts, and tortillas at the IFT annual meeting and expo next week.
IFT NEXT’s Start-Up Alley will showcase new solutions to stubborn problems plaguing the food industry
At IFT next week in New Orleans, entrepreneurs in the NEXT Start-Up Alley will show how they are combining “science, creativity and new thinking” to offer disruptive new solutions to some of the most persistent problems in the food industry, including...
Beyond Meat and Zandbergen to open new facility
Plant-based meat alternatives provider Beyond Meat has expanded its partnership with Zandbergen World’s Finest Meat to develop its produce at a new manufacturing plant in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands.
Soy protein reduces LDL by 3-4%, says meta-analysis... but will it convince the FDA not to revoke its health claim?
25g of soy protein a day reduces LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) by approximately 3–4% in adults, according to a new meta-analysis. But will it be enough to convince the FDA not to revoke its health claim on the relationship between soy protein and reduced risk...
Calling all food & beverage entrepreneurs: Applications are open for FoodBytes! Chicago
Applications are now open for the 16th FoodBytes! by Rabobank global pitch competition, which is coming to Chicago for the first time in September and seeking emerging food and ag brands to pitch their innovations and network with corporate leaders and...
'Long discredited myths': Belgian report blasted for critique of vegan diet
A group of US dietitians and physicians has blasted a report from doctors in Belgium which stated that raising children on a vegan diet was "unethical" and should be a criminal offence.
Worrying levels of phytoestrogens found in soy-based products, claims French consumer group
UFC-Que Choisir has raised concerns over the safety of soy-based products after elevated levels of phytoestrogens were found in various drinks, desserts, sauces, and prepared foods.
Swap red meat with fish for ‘substantial’ health benefit: Danish research
The average Dane would get a “substantial” health benefit if they substituted part of their red and processed meat consumption with fish, according to data from the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark (TUD).
Puris’ Texturized Pea Protein recreates ‘bouncy’ mouthfeel of animal-based meat in plant-based alternatives
Ingredient supplier Puris’ Texturized Pea Protein can help manufacturers meet the rising consumer demand for plant-based meat that rivals the mouthfeel and taste of animal-based options, but without compromising clean-label and non-GMO or organic standards.
New test kit measures lactose even in chocolate and coffee flavoured dairy
Chr. Hansen says its new lactose biosensor test kit can determine lactose concentration in all dairy products, including those with added flavours, vitamins, fruits and sugars.
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FoodBytes! by Rabobank, the global pitch competition for startups, is now welcoming applications for its September 2019 event program in Chicago.
Beer of the gods: Hong Kong craft brand evokes local culture and folklore
Just as a temple or village hall in southern China will always greet you with a door guardian, so does the entrance to Moonzen brewery in Hong Kong. Indeed, the carvings inspired the craft beer brand’s name and its appearance.
Danish researchers extract protein from seaweed: 'We have proven the principle'
Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DUT) have discovered a way to extract proteins from three varieties of seaweed.
Cherkizovo aims high with new production target
Russian meat giant Cherkizovo has said it plans to produce 1.1 million tonnes (t) of meat in live weight in 2019, 19% up on the previous year.
LDC approved for Rémi Ramon and Sofral acquisitions
French poultry processor LDC has been given clearance to purchase slaughterhouses Rémi Ramon and Sofral.
Synlait sets 2019/20 forecast milk price
New Zealand dairy company Synlait Milk has set its opening forecast base milk price for the upcoming 2019/2020 season at NZ$7.00 kgMS (US$4.58).
Nestlé USA to close eight frozen distribution centers to enable growth in ice cream by simplifying route to market
Nestlé USA has said it will exit its company-owned frozen Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) network for its ice cream and pizza businesses and will transition to a warehouse model. The move means the closure of eight frozen distribution centers and frozen...
Australian Agricultural Company suffers $100m hit
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), the country’s largest cattle producer, has suffered a AUS $100m hit due to the harsh weather conditions experienced at the start of 2019.
Freshness and positivism: Bright sunbeam yellow and warm harvest orange are trending food colours, says GNT
Uplifting sunshine shades, from bright sunbeam yellow to warm harvest orange, are trending colours for food and beverages, according to GNT.
One week to go: Last chance to shine at this year's NutraIngredients-Asia Awards
There is just over one week left to enter the NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2019, which will recognise the region's brightest and best nutrition, supplement and functional food firms.
‘Deliberately deceptive’? Carlton & United Breweries ad urging Aussies to drink zero-alcohol beer embroiled in controversy
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has launched a new campaign encouraging Australians to switch to zero-alcohol beer options by highlighting its low sugar benefits, but critics have deemed the move ‘irresponsible’.
Adulteration anger: 84% of Indians say local food authorities ‘not active’ in cracking down on culprits
Despite ongoing efforts by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to bring food adulteration under control in the country, a recent survey has revealed that 84% of local consumers do not feel that their local authorities are actively...