Safety is not lynchpin of CBD drug/supplement debate, CRN says
FDA has the authority to move quickly on the CBD issue without getting hung up on the safety question, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has said.
Archives for August 7, 2019
Chia seeds reduce residual nitrite levels in processed meat
Adding chia seeds or chia co-products to processed meat products boosts their nutritional profile and lowers residual nitrite levels, researchers say.
Cali'flour distribution hits over 5,000 stores as the brand rolls out topped frozen pizzas
Cali'flour Foods is ramping up retail distribution of its gluten-free, grain-free pizza crusts, entering Walmart stores nationwide and expanding its existing Kroger footprint bringing the brand's store count to over 5,000 locations.
Research showing CPG industry fuels 1 in 10 jobs tees-up GMA to better promote the industry
The Grocery Manufacturers Association already is delivering on its promise made last week to deliver “aggressive and effective promotion” of the consumer packaged goods industry with the publication yesterday of new research that attributes one in 10...
Investing in the Future of Food: Founder of Creation Nation shares tips for finding a co-packer
When starting out most entrepreneurs could use a hand, especially when it comes to making their products, but finding the right kind of help isn’t always easy and picking the wrong partner can negatively impact the brand – lessons that the founder of...
Reformulate or be taxed: Campaigners call for levy on ‘excessive calories’ in unhealthy foods
The UK government has been urged to introduce a levy on all processed, unhealthy foods containing ‘excessive calories’ – a move campaigners say would reduce consumption of saturated fat and sugar.
Are ‘reduced sodium’ labels worth their salt? Study
Researchers in Denmark are investigating whether consumers are willing to purchase salt-reduced food products, and why.
Casa Valduga Brazil partners with CPL on its reusable transport products
Casa Valduga winery has partnered with Cartonplast Brazil (CPL) on its reusable transport products for transporting bottles of wine and sparkling wine.
Black is back: The secret to getting people to buy more veg
New research may have uncovered the key to getting people to buy more fruit and vegetables.
Grape wall of China: More millennials move away from tea and Baijiu in favour of wine
More Chinese millennials are moving away from tea and Baijiu, in favour of traditionally less popular drinks like wine.
Almarai increases poultry interests
Saudi Arabian food business Almarai has increased its stake in poultry operation Pure Breed.
Food tech investment data: Gousto, Innovorder and SynergySuite
FoodNavigator, in partnership with data provider Traxn, brings you a monthly round-up of the latest wheelings and dealings in the EMEA food tech start-up space.
JBS’ Friboi plants earn full health and safety compliance
JBS’ beef business unit Friboi has achieved 100% compliance across all of its meatpacking plants in Brazil.
Antimicrobial use drops in US poultry sector
Antimicrobial use in the broiler chicken and turkey sector in the US has seen a dramatic reduction over the past five years.
Mexico and China drive US pork exports rebound
A resurgence in exports to Mexico and China has helped US pork exports reach their highest value in 14 months.
Sweet and sour: Aussie academic pans study linking sweetened drinks to cancer risk, others applaud
A senior Australian academic has branded a major new study that discovered a possible association between drinking lots of sugary drinks and an increased risk of cancer as little more than “hypothesis-generating”, rather than establishing a meaningful link.
GALLERY: The top 10 most read APAC food and beverage industry stories in July 2019
Here's a recap of our 10 most-read F&B stories in July 2019, including updates about Coca-Cola Amatil, Heineken Malaysia, FSSAI, halal blockchain, and more.
Tech for sustainability: Rabobank strives to help solve Asia’s supply chain challenges
Data-driven technology and innovation are expected to be the way forward for food industries in Asia to solve supply chain sustainability and traceability challenges, according to multinational food and agriculture financing institution Rabobank.
Green goals: Danone invests in biomass boiler at New Zealand’s infant formula powder producing plant
Danone will invest NZ$40m (US$26m) to drive environmental efficiencies in its New Zealand spray drying plant – a facility where the base of infant formula powder is made.
Trust and diversity: Why Singapore food firms should register for Geographical Indication protection
Food and beverage companies in Singapore are being encouraged to register products with particular geographic-related characteristics with the recently-launched Singapore Geographical Indications (GI) Registry to protect their interests and boost...
Dairy is ‘huge problem’: Punjab tops India adulteration list despite food safety crackdown
Punjab has topped the list of adulterated and/or misbranded food items in India despite active efforts by the local food safety department to eradicate this, according to official government numbers.
WATCH... Amyris: 'Our Reb M has the highest purity on the market today, and the best taste profile'
Synthetic biology specialist Amyris says it remains confident it can capture 30% of the global stevia sweeteners market by 2022 with purecane, a Reb M sweetener produced from cane sugar by a modified yeast strain, that it claims gives it a competitive...