Agro-waste could provide nano-fibres for probiotics encapsulation
Waste fibres from the agricultural and food processing industry could be used for the nano-encapsulation of bioactives such as probiotics, according to new research.
Archives for July 31, 2011
Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
Foreign investment in Indian retail to boost local food industry
The Indian food retail sector may see an upswing in the very near future after a government panel agreed to recommend a policy change that will see foreign companies such as Tesco and Walmart be able to sell to Indian consumers.
Indonesia: Nestlé commits to sustainable cocoa goal
Indonesia is the focus of an extension of Nestlé’s sustainable Cocoa Plan initiative, with the Swiss food group aiming to pump $4m (€2.7m) into bean production in that country.
Ajinomoto feels earthquake effects as sales dip 2.6%
Japanese ingredients supplier Ajinomoto has seen Q1 sales drop 2.6% to ¥296.3bn, with slow global economies and the aftermath of the March natural disasters in Japan affecting the results.
Lancet paper blasts Cochrane salt study
Commentary in The Lancet, along with a new analysis of the data, has slammed the recent Cochrane review that claimed salt reduction had no effect on strokes or heart attacks.
Food industry execs intend to increase M&A activity, survey finds
Food and beverage executives intend to significantly increase merger and acquisition activity and have the money to do so, according to a recent survey from KPMG.
Diageo in $16m settlement over bribery charges
UK beverage giant Diageo has paid $16m (€11m) to settle bribery charges against it by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Philippine body wants to test Indian plants, suspects meat contamination
Indian buffalo meat exporters have come under the scanner for possible foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) contamination in Philippines, local media has reported.
Half portions to count towards ‘five-a-day’
Half-portions of fruit and vegetables in processed and other composite foods will count towards the target of ‘five-a-day’ under a new UK industry scheme.
Corn Products continues to benefit from National Starch acquisition
Corn Products International has seen a sharp rise in second quarter profits, largely on the back of its National Starch acquisition, but warned that higher corn costs could impact earnings in the second half.