UK meat exports rise 22% in 2011
UK exports of livestock products rose 22% in 2011, reaching £2.3bn, according to industry levy bodies Eblex and Bpex.
Archives for April 2, 2012
Dispatches from IFT Wellness 2012
IFT Wellness 2012 trend watch: Protein is hot hot hot
Once the preserve of sweaty men pumping iron, protein has emerged from an image overhaul as the ingredient of choice for food developers targeting consumers of all ages and both genders keen to battle the bulge and stay strong, according to one trends...
Canola protein ceo: ‘The market is starving for new non-animal protein sources’
The chief executive of BioExx - a Canadian firm trying to bring canola protein to the mass market - says he is convinced it can be even bigger than soy, despite the frustratingly slow pace of progress on the commercialization front.
Heart- and gut-friendly oat beta glucan soluble fiber makes US debut in smoothie line
The first products in the US to be co-branded with a heart- and gut-friendly oat beta glucan soluble fiber called PromOat have been launched under the Oatworks brand.
Cargill’s new Asia unit eyes China and India
With India and China firmly in mind, Cargill has launched ‘Cargill Specialty Asia’ to serve its portfolio of specialty food ingredients and application capabilities, including texturisers and health and nutrition ingredients.
PepsiCo on nutrient profiling: “We are operating in a legal vacuum”
Three years late and seeking further extensions, nutrient profiles remain the missing link in the European Union’s new health claim regime. Frustrated stakeholders say the time to decide is nigh.
Savory yogurt may provide daily omega-3 dose: Virginia Tech study
Daily consumption of a savory yogurt enriched with fish oil may provide consumers with their daily intake of omega-3, following tests that show consumer taste tests showing good acceptability.
Managing weight is about more than energy balance or ‘bad foods’, warn experts
Weight management is more far more complex than cutting out a few ‘bad’ foods or balancing energy in and energy out, according to a new consensus paper.
Enzyme can prolong bread shelf life up to two weeks, claims Mühlenchemie
German firm Mühlenchemie has developed a baking enzyme that it claims can increase the shelf life of bread by up to two weeks.
Stevia-nourished seafood, a novel usage
US farm management company, Stevia Corp, has formulated stevia-supplemented fish feed in a bid to drive sustainable aquaculture and increase production volumes across Asia.
French industry to appeal ‘unjustified’ ban on GM maize
French maize growers and seed companies have appealed a ban on the cultivation of Monsanto’s genetically modified maize to the country's highest court, arguing that the ban is unjustified and economically harmful.
‘Spice spice baby’: Possible price hikes loom for premium vanilla ice cream?
Steep hikes in world prices for black vanilla could mean higher production costs for premium ice cream makers, according to commodity analyst Mintec, which is advising ice cream producers to book their contracts for the spice now.
Produce Salmonella ‘rebound’ ability highlights need for unbroken cold chain - researcher
The potential for Salmonella populations to “rebound” on produce in humid conditions before and after washing bolsters the need for uninterrupted cold storage, according to research.
Meat industry needs fresh approach to packaging, says expert
Meat packaging needs to step up a gear and shift away from simple functionality and start adding value to the category, a leading packaging expert told visitors to Anuga FoodTec.
FDA files injunction to halt fish processing operations over botulism fears
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is attempting to halt production and distribution at a California fish product company over botulism and listeria contamination fears.
Carbon-conscious China: Food manufacturers take heed
China is concerned about the environmental footprint of food manufacturers, more-so than the US, according to new research, prompting a re-think for firms who base Asian environmental strategies on Western consumer demands.
Edible oil prices boiling over in India
Rising edible oil prices in India are causing a major alarm amongst food manufacturers and retailers as inflation kicks.
Expanded food safety-related records access will 'weed out' uncooperative firms - SGS
A ruling that will see the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) gain extended access to food industry records will “weed out” those companies that have not been cooperative during food safety incidents in the past.