All news articles for September 2017

Acrylamide can be found in baked goods, such as biscuits and cookies. © iStock/Nastco

EU injects €1.5m into acrylamide research

By Niamh Michail

Nordic scientists will investigate the link between acrylamide exposure and obesity, diabetes and fertility with a €1.5m grant from the European Research Council (ERC).  

IAG has launched NuBana N200 banana flour that contains a high level of health-beneficial resistant starch. Pic: IAG

Gluten-free green banana flour high in RS2 could cut down waste

By Gill Hyslop

US ingredient technology company, International Agriculture Group (IAG), has launched a clean label green banana flour that contains a high level of resistant starch to capitalize on the growing demand for the dietary fiber and perhaps cut down on banana...

The merger between Country Bird Holdings and Sovereign Food Investments has been delayed

South African poultry deal hits hurdle

By Rod Addy

A South African poultry merger has stalled after one of the parties challenged unclear terms imposed by the country’s Competition Commission. 

China has reopened import routes with Russia

China to start importing meat from Russia

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

China has cancelled a ban on imports of ‘ruminant meats’ (beef and lamb), from 49 regions of the Russian Federation, according to a recent release from Russia’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. 

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EC: 'We will now analyse China's decision and consider appropriate steps.'

No justification for China extending potato starch duties, says Starch Europe

By Niamh Michail

The European starch industry is “deeply disappointed” by the Chinese government’s decision to extend anti-subsidy duties against EU potato starch while the European Commission says it is considering appropriate steps to take.

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Vegan hard-boiled egg developed by Udine students

By Katy Askew

Students at the University of Udine in Italy have developed a product with the appearance and characteristics of a hard-boiled hen egg that is made entirely from plant-based ingredients.

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PureCircle targets tailored stevia solutions

By Katy Askew

Stevia manufacturer PureCircle is launching the Sigma X-celerator, a new tool that aims to deliver customised ingredient combinations to its food and beverage customers.

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EDA: "It seems the EU does not need Brexit to end the single market"

Spain to introduce origin labelling for milk products

By Niamh Michail

As Spain becomes the latest country to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling for milk and milk-based products, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has blasted the European Commission's "laissez-faire" approach.

Confiture ReBelle on a mission to tackle food waste

Confiture ReBelle on a mission to tackle food waste

By Katy Askew

Start-up French jam maker Confiture ReBelle is a mission-based company that aims to reduce food waste in the country by shortening the supply chain and empowering citizens. ReBelle's Louise Le Duigou speaks to FoodNavigator about how the group plans...

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Benefits of high-fibre diet may depend on gut bacteria

By Niamh Michail

A high-fibre Nordic diet may only be effective for losing weight if certain bacteria are present in the gut, say Danish researchers, but manufacturers should still add fibre to processed food thanks to its many other health benefits.

Anuga will have over 900 exhibitors from the meat industry

Meat industry gears up for Anuga

By Aidan Fortune

With just under a month to go, the international meat industry is preparing for Anuga 2017, with record numbers of exhibitors from the sector. 

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Love Taste Co. on ‘explosion’ in demand for veggie smoothies

By Katy Askew

Love Taste Co. started as a smoothie stall in London’s Borough Market. Today, it generates retail sales approaching £40m a year. Founder Richard Canterbury talks growth, flavour trends and the “explosion” in demand for vegetable-based smoothies.

Is Unilever using bad science to market Marmite?

Is Unilever using bad science to market Marmite?

By David Burrows

Unilever has launched its “biggest ever campaign” for the yeast extract spread Marmite, but new research published at the launch has been mocked on Twitter as “egregiously wrong”.

Picture: FSNS lab in Omaha

FSNS opens food testing lab in Omaha

By Joseph James Whitworth

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has opened a 16,400 square foot lab in Omaha, Nebraska with an investment in excess of $3m.

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'Inspiration comes from many sources & that’s the kind of freedom we enjoy'

From nanoemulsions to octopuses: Palsgaard pushes the boundaries of applied research

By Niamh Michail

Emulsifier research into natural nanoparticles, algae and…octopuses? It may sound strange but this is exactly the kind of ‘outside-the-box’ research that’s possible at Danish firm Palsgaard thanks to the fact its R&D department is actually an independent...

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