New Zealand welcomes Brexit certainty
The New Zealand meat industry has expressed a sense of relief over the UK’s exit from the European Union this week as it provides clarity on the situation.
Archives for January 28, 2020
Kellogg to phase out glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in wheat and oat supply chains by 2025
Kellogg will work with suppliers to phase out the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in its major wheat and oat supply chains by 2025.
Cool Beans targets shoppers seeking plant-based whole foods, not 'processed' meat analogs
The quest to precisely mimic the taste and texture of meat and dairy is driving innovation in the next generation of ‘plant-based’ foods. But there is also growing demand for less ‘processed’ products made from whole foods, says the CEO of Cool Beans.
An egg a day not associated with heart disease and high cholesterol, finds new study
Consuming one egg a day is not tied to higher blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease, even for individuals with a history of such conditions, an analysis of three global studies by researchers at Population Health Research Institute (PHRI)...
NPA urges FDA to be proactive on potenial coronavirus fraud
The Natural Products Association has attempted to get out ahead of a potential issue for the industry by asking federal authorities to monitor dietary supplement companies claiming to treat coronavirus infections.
Do low-calorie sweeteners make you fat? Controversy and confusion over the role of high-intensity sweeteners in weight management
The war on sugar continues to gather steam as increasingly health-conscious consumers seek to limit their intake by opting for products that are perceived as healthier. But controversy continues to swirl over the impact of high intensity sweeteners - a...
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Eau de Lion: Nestlé launches breakfast-inspired perfume in France
Nestlé-owned Lion Cereals has developed a perfume ‘inspired by breakfast cereal’. Boasting notes of caramel and chocolate, the spoof Eau de Lion brand is designed to make foodies ‘roar with pleasure’.
FSA urged to keep CBD products on-shelf: ‘Enforcement could hit millions of consumers’
The Cannabis Trades Association is putting pressure on the Food Standards Agency to keep cannabidiol-infused food and drink products – legally classified as ‘unauthorised novel foods’ – on retail shelves in the UK.
UK post-Brexit advisory groups warns against divergence from existing EU food standards
Three advisory groups have warned the UK government that moving away from European food standards post-Brexit risks diminishing choice and value for consumers.
How does vegan protein stack up against traditional dairy protein bars?
The protein bar landscape has evolved beyond tradition, blending protein sources and improving taste quality. But dairy still holds the most share in bar formats for sports nutrition.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans cut back on meat ‘but it doesn’t mean vegetarianism is on the rise’
Nearly one in four Americans (23%) allegedly ate less meat in the past year than before, while the vast majority (72%) say they are eating the same amount of meat, according to Gallup market research.
JBS and WH Group sign distribution agreement for Chinese market
Brazilian red meat processor JBS and Chinese business WH Group have) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the supply and distribution of fresh beef, poultry and pork to the Chinese market.
Sugar taxes in APAC: Are they really responsible for industry reformulation efforts in the region?
Many APAC governments have explored sugar taxes to some extent over the past few years, but experts now say that although on the surface these appear to have been effective in driving reformulation, consumer behaviour and not taxation is likely to be the...
Obese women more likely to have vitamin D deficiency – South Korea study
A cross-sectional study in South Korea found that obese teenage girls and women are more likely to suffer from a lack of vitamin D.