Animal fat and cholesterol may increase gestational diabetes risk: Study
A pre-pregnancy diet that is high in animal fat and cholesterol could almost double the risk of pregnancy related diabetes, says new research.
Archives for January 27, 2012
Burden of ‘fat taxes’ questioned
Importers of food and drink to European countries that impose a ‘sin’ or ‘fat’ tax should pay close attention to how it impacts the market, according to one expert specialising in EU food law.
Overview of the world poultry sector and the role of Thailand
Global broiler production has increased by 37% between 2002 to 2011. Production increased from 59m tonnes in 2002 to 81m tonnes in the main producing countries in 2011. Total world production could however be up to 100m tonnes per annum based on latest...
Brazilian beef exports to recover in 2012
Beef exporters have the potential to increase their revenue by 10% to over $6bn in 2012, the Brazilian Association of Meat Export Industries (Abiec) has announced.
PepsiCo counts another three billion-dollar brands
PepsiCo now has 22 brands with at least $1bn of sales each year, including 14 billion-dollar beverage brands, with Diet Mountain Dew, Brisk and Starbucks RTD the most recent additions, the company has said.
Nonni's Foods acquires V.I.S cookie brand
North American biscotti firm Nonni's Foods has acquired cookie maker V.I.S’s THINaddictives brand.
New opportunities for food marketers as American eating habits shift
Economic uncertainty is changing the way America eats, creating a series of “virtually untapped” opportunities for food marketers, according to a new report.
WHO debates industry’s role in child nutrition plan
The involvement of the private sector in child nutrition has proved contentious at a recent meeting of the World Health Organisation’s executive board (EB).
Food firms back government export plan
Food manufacturers have backed the government’s new plan to boost UK food and drink exports to emerging markets such as India and China, which aims to help towards the drive for 20% industry growth by 2020.
BASF & Teck join forces on zinc fortification and supplementation solutions
BASF (Germany) and Teck Resources Limited (Canada) have signed a three year agreement to jointly develop innovative and affordable zinc fortification and supplementation solutions.
Fermented soy’s fat busting potential linked to genes
The ability of a fermented soy product to reduce body fat levels may be linked to a person’s genetics, says a new study from South Korea.
McCormick: 40% of flavor projects with US manufacturers are in healthier foods
Almost four out of 10 product development projects for US food manufacturers developed by McCormick & Co last year were on “flavor solutions that feature all-natural ingredients, reduced sodium, lower calorie and other healthy attributes”, its chief...
Welsh anticipate USA opening for lamb exports
The Welsh meat industry has claimed that it is only a matter of time before the USA lifts its restrictions and allows exports of red meat from the EU.
UK government backs food and drink exports
The UK government is stepping up activity on the food and drink export market in a bid to boost the country’s flagging economy.
Naturex introduces fruit- and vegetable-derived colors in the US
Natural extracts manufacturer Naturex has introduced a new range of fruit and vegetable-derived colors in the United States, as part of its NAT color range.