EU sugar quota reform: 2015 v 2020? Is it time to give sugar beet a caning?

On the day 27 associations issued a joint open letter imploring the EU to keep to its word and scrap widely despised sugar quotas across the bloc in 2015 -...

Cargill buys fibre technology after Tate & Lyle wheat processing exit

The €55m Tate & Lyle Ventures (TLV) fund has sold off the Fugeia wheat extract business it bought into in 2008 to Cargill’s starches and sweeteners division for an undisclosed...

Carmit Candy CEO: Specialty know-how gives bite to functional candy shift

Carmit Candy Industries’ expertize in specialty free-from candy formulations will give a competitive edge to its new line of functional confectionery targeting specific health functions and demographics, it CEO says.

Coarser flours give best volumes in gluten-free maize bread: Study

Maize flours with coarser particle size are the most suitable for making gluten-free bread, a study finds.

Food industry failing to manage animal welfare, warns report

The first ever structured benchmark of the world’s leading food companies suggests that farm animal welfare is not being properly managed and reported by the food industry.

Excess vitamin D in pregnancy may lead to food allergies: Study

Consumption of high doses of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy may raise the risk of children developing food allergies after birth, says research.

Easy on the salt: Chr. Hansen develops sodium-reducing cheese concept

Chr. Hansen has developed a salt-reducing concept that enables cheese manufacturers to cut sodium levels by up to 50% while maintaining similar taste and texture properties.

Supplier’s view: What are the keys to success in the Middle East?

Zeelandia is a Dutch bakery ingredients supplier with more than 20 years’ experience in the Middle East. FoodNavigator asks about the challenges it has had to overcome to achieve market...

Unilever & Nestlé tell Oxfam to bring other stakeholders to food ethics table

Unilever and Nestlé say Oxfam missed an opportunity for a wider and more comprehensive debate about food ethics after the NGO published a damning report on the supply chains of...

The Real Bread Campaign slams UK industrial loaf sector on ‘wholemeal’ and ‘wholegrain’ misuse

The Real Bread Campaign has slammed UK industrial bread manufacturers on the misleading use of ‘wholemeal’ and ‘wholegrain’ and has called for meaningful legal definitions and robust regulation.

Consumers will pay more for local foods: Study

Consumers are willing to pay more for foods that are grown and produced locally rather than having travelled extensively during production, according to new research.

EU ministers agree deal on fish discards

Europe has moved a step closer to phasing out the discarding of unwanted fish after fisheries ministers agreed on a ban to the controversial practice.

Nestlé blames horsemeat on ‘widespread fraud by a few’

The boss of the world’s biggest food company Nestlé, Paul Bulcke has blamed the horsemeat scandal on a criminal minority, who threatened to undermine trust between consumers and the food...

South Africa supply chain concern after meat findings - study

Donkey, goat and water buffalo have been found unlabelled in meat products in South Africa raising “significant concern” on the functioning of the supply chain, according to a study.

New cocoa powder taps rising consumer demand for intense flavour, says ADM Cocoa

ADM Cocoa has introduced a new intense cocoa powder at Gulfood in Dubai this week, tapping into consumer interest in richly coloured and intensely flavoured cocoa products.

Snacking on global brand ideas with Euromonitor

The big eat: A shared global snack vision

A snack is a snack in every market making global brand building easier, a Euromonitor analyst says.

Nutrition 2.0: ‘Closer than you think’ and a ‘tremendous technical and business opportunity’

‘Tremendous opportunities’ await the nutrition industry as it embarks upon a modernized scientific approach to address nutrition, health/wellness and aging, says the Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley company...

Artificially sweetened sodas do not lead to increased sugar consumption: Study

People who consume artificially sweetened diet drinks do not have an increased desire or intake of sugary or fatty foods, according to new research.

ABF calls Oxfam food ethics attack ‘ridiculous’

Associated British Foods – worst-in-class in an Oxfam report critical of 10 food giants for essentially operating under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) “veil of secrecy” – has hit back, slamming the...

Gulfood 2013 blog

The next big food gold rush

Teams from both the European and Asian editions of FoodNavigator are on the ground at Gulfood 2013 in Dubai, a food, processing, packaging and ingredients show which, according to its...

A taste of Gulfood 2013 - in pictures

FoodNavigator is at Gulfood in Dubai, delving into some of the latest trends in the region and looking at international firms' strategies to penetrate this fast-growing market. In this photo...

Euro Foods pays £18,000 for potentially deadly food adulteration

Ethnic food manufacturer and wholesaler Euro Foods was fined £6,000 and ordered to pay £12,000 costs after being found guilty of potentially fatal food adulteration in court recently (February 12).

Looks don't matter: UN calls for alternative use of ‘ugly’ produce

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya has launched a new campaign to highlight the implications of European food waste – and has called for new ways to...

Russian giant EFKO reveals growth in specialty fats

Russian specialty fats supplier EFKO Group has announced growth on the back of strong growth in mayonnaise and cocoa butter substitutes.

Egyptian acquisition helps Döhler target Middle East and Africa

The acquisition of the fruit processing and flavour’s unit of Egyptian firm Delta Aromatic will help ingredients giant Döhler Group’s bid to expand into ‘dynamic’ African and Middle Eastern markets,...

The International Year of Quinoa Launched

Ancient quinoa has future value in food security, says UN

The United Nations has hailed the ancient grain quinoa as a valuable and extraordinary crop that can help in the push forward on food and nutrition security.

Horse meat committee hears audits are flawed

A retired meat inspector has called the audit system a “disgrace” and said it is in need of a “total review” in evidence given to a UK government committee dealing...

Nestlé loses latest skirmish in Nespresso coffee capsule wars

Nestlé says it is disappointed that a German appeal court has not granted it an injunction to stop sales of Nespresso compatible pods made by a smaller Swiss rival.

Nestlé research shows that foods type impacts eating behaviour and calorie intake

The types of food we eat play a key role in our behaviours when chewing and consuming that food, and ultimately influence our calorie intake, according to new research from...

Pringles transforming Kellogg into global snack player, CEO says

The Pringles acquisition is helping Kellogg become a global player in snacks, CEO John Bryant said in presentation at the CAGNY meeting recently.

Around the world in numerous food labeling ways

Smart food labelling must emphasise good science and careful thought about consumer impact, the European Food Information Council has concluded after completing an exhaustive global survey.

Natural antifungals from sourdough have food potential: Researchers

Powerful antifungal compounds produced from linoleic acid found in bread flour are the key reason for sourdough bread’s mould resistant properties, and have potential to be used in a host...

Tackling wheat woes and consumer taste: Puratos reformulates and launches new bread improvers

Puratos has reformulated and developed new market-specific bread improvers to address flour quality fluctuations and cater to consumer taste profiles, it says.

News in brief

Catalan bread obtains protected geographical status from EC

The European Commission has granted a PGI (protected geographical indications) label to the traditional Catalan bread ‘Pa de Pagès Català’.

Premier Foods: power brands up but bread stale

Britain’s biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has reported growth in power and grocery brands but tough going for its bread division, in its full year financial results for the year...

‘Sugar-free’ and ‘diet’ sodas linked to diabetes: Study

Consumption of ‘light’ or ‘diet’ sodas may be linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabtes, according to new research.

Consumer insights: Convenience and quality, not price, are driving purchase decisions

The convenience, quality, and ethical considerations of a product are all more important than a low price for more than 75% of consumers, according to new market data from the UK.

Special edition: Omega-3

Finished product fortification: Tackling the challenges of omega-3 in processed foods

Omega-3 is the undisputed champion of the supplement and health food world. Yet its translation into everyday food products is slow and challenging because of the complex interactions that need...

Ultra-fine wheat bran plugs health and can improve texture and structure, says Limagrain

Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has extended its fibre range with a new ultra-fine wheat bran ingredient that it says can improve structure, texture and nutrition in a broad range of...

Nutrition cluster holds but DSM profits slide 27% as recession bites

Royal DSM saw 2012 EBIT (operating) profits fall 27% to €635m from €866m in 2011 – but the human and animal nutrition business it has invested €2.4bn in since 2010 added 6% in profit.

ConAgra-UMass study provides ‘important implications for the design of reduced-fat food emulsions’

Fundamental research into the behavior of hydrocolloids by the University of Massachusetts and ConAgra Foods could open the door to the ‘rational design of reduced-fat food emulsions’.

Double-digit growth market sales drive record Arla profits

Arla Foods has reported record high profits of DKK 1.9bn ($340m) for 2012 – an achievement it has attributed to double-digit sales growth from Russia, China, and the Middle East...

Dairy products and high GI diet linked to acne, say reviewers

There is increasing evidence that diet, in particular consumption of high glycaemic load and dairy foods, are associated with acne, according to a new review.

Researchers voice concern over organochlorine levels in EU cheese

Researchers have discovered levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCB) in excess of European Union (EU)-established limits in a small number of commonly available cheese brands – a find they have...

Pea protein favored for starch based gluten-free bread: Study

Pea is the ‘most acceptable’ protein for starch based gluten-free bread, finds new research.

Think tank slams EU sugar regime

EU sugar quotas have created instability, a sugar producer “oligopoly” and have dealt a “harsh blow” to small-to-medium sized confectioners, according to an independent think tank.

EC cans EFSA fees plan over income, independence concerns

Charging the private sector for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) work will not generate enough cash and compromise the agency’s independence, a European Commission working group has found.

Pasta partners: Princes eye European expansion with Italian pasta deal

UK food manufacturer Princes has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Italian pasta supplier Pastificio Guido Ferrara SPA in a bid to boost its European growth strategy.

Calorie labels are ‘wildly misleading’ claim experts

Calorie labels are misleading consumers by underestimating the energy content of processed foods and exaggerating that of raw ingredients, experts have warned.

Nestlé dragged into horse meat controversy

Nestlé has become the latest company to be dragged in to the horse meat scandal with the firm recalling two products due to traces of horse DNA.

Danone to cut 900 European jobs to address downturn

Danone has announced plans to cut 900 jobs across 26 European countries in an effort to address “the lasting downturn of the European economy.”

Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies: Study

A high intake of caffeine during pregnancy may be linked to higher risks of low birth weight babies, according to new research.

‘Very difficult’ to be a Danish food producer under sugar tax system, says Toms

Danish excise duties on confectionery, ice cream and soft drinks have been raised in 2013, making it "very difficult" to be a Danish food and drink company, according to leading...

EU ministers to tackle horse meat issues as scandal prompts calls for testing shake-up

EU ministers will today meet in a bid to put an end to the on-going horsemeat scandal, while the UK Environment Secretary calls for a food testing shake-up.

EC approves animal meal in fish food

The European Commission (EC) has approved the use of pork and poultry meal for fish feed, flying in the face of UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations.

Modified protein foods may slow Alzheimer's progression: Mouse study

Cycling between a normal diet and 'protein restricted' foods that contain modified levels of certain proteins could help improve memory and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new...

Opportunities and bottlenecks for sustainable food

Carnivorous Flemish unwilling to pay more for sustainable meat

Flemish people are reluctant to pay more for sustainable meat and meat alternatives, according to new research.

4pm CET Horse Meat update

Food safety meetings seek horse meat clarity

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed it has nearly a thousand more tests to conduct but so far has not found any new cases of horse meat in...

Editor’s blog

Which 2 global health brands grew by $1bn in 2012?

Something probiotic? Omega-3? A diet cola? Nope. 

EU research and innovation spending cut ‘not the path to take’, says FDE

Food industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope has said a decision to cut research and innovation spending by 11% under the EU’s seven year budget proposal is likely to harm the competitiveness...

Plant-based diets: Healthy for people, but what about the planet?

Plant-based diets are generally seen as healthy – but they are not necessarily the healthiest diets for the environment, according to new French research.

Ireks sees ‘superfood’ demand in UK as it launches chia seed bread mix

German baking ingredients firm Ireks has launched a new chia seed bread mix for the UK that it claims will appeal to British consumer demand for “superfoods”.

Horse meat: health officials reassure as bute carcasses sent to France – again

Health officials in England and Scotland have rushed to re-assure the public after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed yesterday (February 14) that six horse carcasses containing the veterinary drug...

Hi-Maize resistant starch may replace flour in foods with minimal sensory impact

Resistant starch can effectively replace flour in foods like muffins, focaccia bread, and chicken curry to boost the fiber content without affecting the sensory characteristics, says a new study from...

Horse meat scandal sees testing demand rocket

Demand for testing services due to the horse meat controversy has increased “several hundred percent” from all across Europe according to Eurofins.

ABF denies allegations of tax dodging in Zambia

Associated British Foods (ABF) has emphatically denied allegations of tax dodging in Zambia levelled by anti-poverty charity ActionAid.

TIC Gums: When a gum arabic disaster plan proves a success

Texture and stabilization specialist TIC Gums is now strong in gum arabic replacement for confection coatings, but this business shift started as a mere disaster plan, its president says.

No quick fix for gum as Mondelez chews over mixed results

Mondelez International is still struggling to revive the ailing gum category and believes a turnaround will take at least two years.

Nestlé reports slower growth, expects challenging year ahead

Nestlé’s share price fell 2.3% on Thursday as the company announced its slowest growth in three years, with developing markets hit by natural disasters and continued market weakness in Europe...

News in brief

They've been Tangoed: OFT refers Barr Britvic merger to Competition Commission

Uncertainties over the $2.2bn merger of AG Barr and Britvic remain, as the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) yesterday referred the deal to the UK Competition Commission, citing concerns over...

Food colours: Why do they matter?

What are food colours? Where do they come from? And what are the reasons they are used in so many foods? In this special edition article FoodNavigator brings you the...

dutch brewer will not 'change course' in china

Heineken hints at appetite for non-core European disposals in FY 2012 results call

Heineken said today it is reviewing its non-core European businesses that don’t focus fully on beer, and asking whether its ownership of such assets makes strategic sense.

uk drinks firm upset by 'inaccurate' daily mail article

AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims

AG Barr tells BeverageDaily.com it is 'very concerned' by an inaccurate article in UK national newspaper the Daily Mail, claiming it prefers profit to consumer health by hiding sugar values on cans of...

French omega-3 supplier set for home-market margarine debut

French supplier Polaris says it is in talks with a French manufacturer to introduce its omega-3 into a margarine product this year.

ASA upholds complaint against Weetabix online app targeting kids

The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Weetabix’s online app WeetaKid and ruled that the app can no longer exist in its current form.

Political persuasions may influence consumers’ brand choices: Study

Consumers of differing political ideologies may also make different purchase decisions when it comes to foods, according to new research.

News in brief

FAO and AIG join forces to promote food security

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has partnered with the International Academy of Gastronomy (AIG) to fight hunger and poverty, focusing on food price volatility, sustainable food, biodiversity and neglected...

Stevia is not just another E-number, says Euromonitor

Stevia’s credentials as a plant-derived sweetener and uptake from large manufacturers will prevent it from being seen as just another E-number, according to market research organisation Euromonitor.

CIUS ‘disappointed’ by EC out-of-quota sugar measures

The European Sugar Users Association (CIUS) has criticised the European Commission’s out-of-quota sugar measures which it claims have left sugar users unable to plan ahead.

Natural vs. synthetic: ‘The consumer will always choose the natural product’

Switching to natural colours can be an important product differentiator, as consumers around the world will always choose a natural product when given the option, says ingredient firm Chr. Hansen.

Acquisition happy: Naturex 2012 sales up 18.1% in 2012 ; Raisio improves 5.7%

Two leading European ingredients suppliers have bucked hard economic times to post strong results for 2012, with French botanical extracts specialist, Naturex, and Finish agriculture, ingredients and brand owner, Raisio,...

Multinational food and drink industry undermines public health and need tighter regulation, warn policy experts

Wide-scale public regulation and market interventions are the only evidence-based mechanisms to prevent the harms caused by ‘unhealthy commodity industries’ such as the food and beverage industry, argue experts.

Dutch government calls for British food company investment

The Dutch government has called on British food companies to look to the Netherlands as a gateway to the European food market.

Horse meat controversy on agenda in Brussels

EU ministers will hold a meeting in Brussels tomorrow (13 February) to take “whatever steps may be necessary” to address the implications of horse meat in beef products.

Naturally coloured drink demand spurs quest for natural emulsifiers

The fast-growing trend of natural colouring has required new approaches to emulsification – particularly for beverages, says Naturex business manager Amandine de Santi – and it is an area of ongoing research....

EU fisheries 'discard ban' can help meet booming omega-3 oil demand: IFFO

Banning European fisherman from throwing away unintended catches and fillet waste can provide a significant boost to fish oil and fish meal supplies, says a global marine ingredients group.

Study reanalysis links omega-6 rich foods with heart disease risk

Cutting out saturated animal fats in favour of omega-6 polyunsaturated vegetable could lead to an increased risk of death among patients with heart disease, according to fresh insights from clinical...

Consumers seek out high-calorie foods in tough times, study finds

Do tough times mean expanding waistlines? New research suggests that hardship in life can lead to 40% increase in high-calorie food intake.

Focus on eating better meat rather than less, report suggests

Focusing on eating ‘better’ meat could attract broader acceptance than a simple ‘eat less meat’ message and benefit the environment, people’s health and animal welfare, according to a new report...

ProSweets 2013 Cologne

Marshmallows ‘excellent’ with whey proteins, says Herbertz

Aerated products such as marshmallows are among the best carriers for whey ingredients, according to Herbertz Dairy Food Service.

Food manufacturers slammed for failing to embrace hybrid labels

Food manufacturers have been attacked for their reluctance to endorse the hybrid front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme on packs, despite it winning the support of the major multiples and the UK...

TWININGS JOINS MILE-HIGH TEA CLUB WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS

Twinings takes to skies with special high altitude tea for British Airways

Twinings has developed a new Signature Blend of tea with British Airways (BA) that took to the skies at the start of February and is specially designed to taste better...

Global roll out for Nestlé’s eco-friendly measuring tool

Nestlé is implementing Ecodex, a web tool analyzing the environmental impact of its business across all its global operations, claiming it is more effective than standard life cycle analysis.

Graduates lack personal skills and business acumen – Nestlé boss

Few would-be food engineers are “willing to really roll up their sleeves” and engage with unskilled and semi-skilled operators, the boss of Nestlé in the UK and Ireland said.

EAACI pledges to push for stronger allergen labelling rules

The European Academy of Anaphylaxis and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) has said it will push for stricter EU legislation on allergen labelling, saying that current laws on ‘may contain’ labelling are...

More regulation on the horizon following horse meat scandal?

The ongoing horse meat scandal in the UK and Ireland is very likely to prompt more and stricter legislation to ensure traceability, according to partner at UK law firm Roythornes...

Urgent testing ordered as ‘beef’ lasagne found with 100% horse meat

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has ordered all British companies to test their beef products after it found beef lasagne from Findus contained up to 100% horse meat.

Nutrition NGO responds to COI attack: We cannot “continue to exclude business”

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has defended its work with the global food industry, saying it is a vital partner in nutrition-changing efforts in the developing world and...

Monell scientists identify taste stem cells on the tongue

The discovery of until now ‘elusive’ taste stem cells on the tongue will help researchers and industry better understand the complexities of human taste, say researchers.

Sustainable foods summit calls for supply chain efficiencies

The desperate need to improve supply chain efficiency was the core message of the Sustainable Foods Summit in San Francisco in the US, which ran from January 22-23.

Latin American appetite for snacks and beverages boosts Givaudan's 2012 results

Flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan said increased sales of its flavours for snacks, beverages and dairy products in Latin America boosted its sales during 2012, as it reported a 15%...

AAK reports increased Q4 profit, despite hurricane Sandy

Sweden-based vegetable fats firm Aarhuskarlshamn AB (AAK) has reported increased operating profit for the fourth quarter, although volumes were hit by hurricane Sandy in the fourth quarter.

Ferrero takes profit dip in home market

Ferrero’s Italian subsidiary has reported a 13.3% fall in net profit for the full year due to rising raw material costs.

News in brief

Horse meat latest: ABP names its Irish supplier

ABP Food Group, the parent company of Silvercrest Foods – which supplied beef burgers contaminated with horse DNA to Tesco, Burger King and the Co-operative Group – has named Irish...

Heineken’s Finnish arm claims EU first with stevia-sweetened booze

Heineken’s Finnish business Hartwall claims to have launched the EU’s first alcoholic beverage sweetened with stevia onto the nation’s market this month in the form of a ‘light long’ RTD....

Industry needs to be more open about nanomaterial use, says As You Sow

A US not-for-profit organisation has slammed the “murky issue” around potential risks of nanomaterial use and pledged to test products to assess their safety.

IOI Loders Croklaan to increase supply of RSPO certified palm oil

Palm oil supplier IOI Loders Croklaan has said it intends to increase its volumes of segregated certified sustainable palm oil to 30% of total sales and certify all its plantations...

Natural colours are here to stay…but there are still challenges

Synthetic colours may still be more prevalent than natural colours in foods and beverages, but natural is catching up as manufacturers increasingly look first to natural ingredients in developing new...

Food Vision set to help navigate journey to the industry’s future

The next 5-10 years will present a significant challenge for global business, with a new event promising to help business leaders navigate the ‘biggest period of global change since the...

IFF and Evolva step closer to commercialising new natural vanillin

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) and Switzerland-based Evolva Holding have said they have entered a pre-production phase for a natural vanillin flavour produced through fermentation.

Heineken silent on Finnish sale tattle but confirms JP Morgan strategic review link

Heineken has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it is working with JP Morgan as it begins a strategic review of its Finnish business, and PepsiCo licensee, Hartwall but refused to comment...

Industry partners develop certified sustainable coconut oil programme

BASF, Cargill and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have partnered to develop a certified sustainable coconut oil supply chain.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Chr. Hansen appoints de Jong as CEO, Frederiksen steps down

Chr. Hansen has appointed Cees de Jong as its new CEO, as Lars Frederiksen steps down from his post after eight years as CEO and 33 years with the company.

Researchers aim to debunk common obesity myths

Most people trying to lose weight will have heard that they should aim for a gradual loss in order to avoid regaining weight, and that they should not skip breakfast...

ISM 2013 Cologne

Convenience, shelf-life and health: Gourmet fruit range plugs all, says Taura

Taura Natural Ingredients’ newly launched gourmet fruit inclusion range plugs convenience, shelf-life and health for the artisanal baker, its marketing manager says.

News in brief

Beneo expands distribution with Alsiano

Beneo has expanded its distribution agreement with Alsiano to include Sweden and additional products in Denmark.

Comment

Genetic engineering: It’s a technology, not an ideology

Whether you are ‘pro’ or ‘anti’ genetic engineering has become a divisive political issue, but remember that we are talking about technology; it shouldn’t be an ideology.

FSA calls urgent meeting after pork DNA found in halal meat

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is holding an urgent meeting of retailers and suppliers today (Monday) following the discovery or pork DNA in halal meat supplied to prisons in England...

Timing weight loss: It’s not just what we eat but when we eat, say researchers

The regulation of weight loss is not simply dictated by the balance between energy intake and expenditure, but rather requires correctly timed food delivery, according to new research.

New guidance aims to harmonise EU allergen management

European industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope has released guidance intended to harmonise management of food allergens in pre-packaged foods across the European food industry.

News in brief

CAFÉ project to hold workshop to present results

An EU project group is to host a workshop showcasing its results of finding more advanced ways to control food processing in different sectors in Paris this month.  

Germany busts choc giants for price fixing; ordered to pay €60m

Eleven chocolate companies including Nestlé and Kraft have been fined over €60m ($82m) for colluding to raise chocolate prices in Germany, while price fixing investigations continue in the US and...

UK’s health department backs standardised front-of-pack nutrition labels

There is strong support from industry, government and NGOs to work toward consistent front-of-pack nutrition labelling in the UK by spring this year, according to the department of health.

Small snack packs are smart and satisfying, say researchers

Smaller and larger snack portions are equally effective in decreasing cravings and feelings of hunger, say researchers.

Food Standards Agency releases 2013 research priorities

Studies tackling pathogens and contaminants, both organic and inorganic, are highlighted in the UK’s Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) list of 2013 research priorities.

Deep-fried food linked to higher risk of prostate cancer

Regular consumption of foods that have been deep-fried is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, warn researchers.

Burger King drops supplier over horse meat saga

Burger King has dropped supplier Silvercrest Foods as a beef patty supplier to its UK restaurants after it emerged that meat samples testing positive for horse DNA had come from...

Food industry operations ‘simply incompatible’ with sustainability

Some of the food industry’s strategies are incompatible with creating a sustainable food system, says a new report from the Food Ethics Council.

Nestlé launches smartphone nutritional label scanning

Food giant Nestlé has chosen the UK for the global launch of its new digital scanning system, designed to provide customers with smartphone access to information about the nutritional profile...