Multilayer PP-based film increases safety and shelf life, say KWH Plast
KWH Plast has unveiled a polypropylene (PP)-based film which they claim boosts product safety and shelf life for meat and ready meals.
Archives for May 20, 2012
Sunflower can replace soy lecithin claims Sternchemie
Baked goods manufacturers can use sunflower lecithin as an alternative to identity preserved (IP) soy lecithin if they are concerned about the latter being contaminated by genetically modified variants, claims Sternchemie.
Are healthy foods really more expensive? Not necessarily, say USDA researchers
Many Americans claim that the reason they choose less healthy foods is because it costs more to eat healthily, but a new analysis from the Department of Agriculture claims that healthier foods are actually cheaper than junk foods – it all depends on how...
Rural China cannot be ignored: Nielsen
China’s US$500bn rural consumer market holds huge growth opportunities for the fast-moving-consumer-goods (FMCG) segment, with juices and teas set to soar, according to Nielsen.
Both sides claim victory as judge rules in FTC v POM false advertising case
Both sides have claimed victory in a bitter legal dispute between Californian juice maker POM Wonderful and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of false advertising.
FSIS and beef industry praised for pre-emptive E.coli action
The US beef industry and the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have been showered with praise after showing “strong initiative” in their efforts to prevent E.coli contamination during processing.
Macho all-American men see meat as macho all-American food, study suggests
Men may find meat analog products more tempting if they more closely resembled meat, according to researchers who found that American men and women alike tended to view meat as more masculine than vegetable-based foods and salads.
Study linking red meat and memory loss criticised
Nutrition experts have hit back at a US study linking saturated fat consumption with a decline in memory capability.
Frito-Lay plans its own gluten-free symbol
The world’s largest snack firm Frito-Lay has announced plans to use its own gluten-free symbol on labels in North America after validating products as gluten-free through two celiac organisations.
New Zealand drinking less alcohol, says research
The proportion of people consuming alcoholic beverages in New Zealand is continuing to decline, a report suggests.
India will implement food license system
India is set to introduce a new license system in August to cover the country’s food supply chain in a bid to tighten food standards.
Scotland pledges to limit regulation for food industry
Scotland’s government would limit regulatory burdens on food and drink manufacturers, working in close cooperation with the industry, according to Richard Lochhead, cabinet secretary for rural affairs and the environment.
Sat fats hamper brain function and memory: study
Consumption of saturated fats may be associated with decreases in memory and reductions in brain functioning, and could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research in women.
Rain hits analyst's forecast for New Britain
Rain dragged down profit forecasts for New Britain Palm Oil (NBPO), damaging crops in Papua New Guinea, according to Phil Carroll, analyst at Shore Capital.
Sugar reform advocates ‘disappointed’ with lack of policy debate
Sugar users have said they are disappointed that both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees have voted to advance the 2012 Farm Bill without amending current sugar policy, which they claim costs the US food industry by inflating domestic sugar prices.
UK signs £50m pork deal with China
The UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has agreed a £50m pork export deal with China during a delegation to the country.
Australian authority stamps down on misleading ‘extra virgin olive oil’ claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined a South Australian olive oil producer, The Big Olive Company, for “misleading” ‘extra virgin olive oil’ labels and has vowed to clamp down further across industry.
Barry Callebaut introduces lactose-free milk chocolate for Europe
Barry Callebaut has launched a lactose-free milk chocolate that it claims has a similar taste to regular milk chocolate.