Restrictions prove costly for Brazil pig industry
Brazil’s pig industry has repeated warnings that producers are facing a crisis as a result of import restrictions and high costs.
Archives for July 10, 2012
Changing demographics could herald long-term disruption for food industry
The aging of the Baby Boomer generation and increased spending power among Millennials is set to disrupt the way the food industry does business, according to a new study.
Non-nutritive sweeteners can help weight loss and maintenance – with caveats
Using non-nutritive sweeteners instead of added sugars may help people reach and maintain a healthy weight, but there is limited evidence about whether this is effective for reducing calories and sugars in the long term, say two major US medical...
Land O’Lakes enters Kozy Shack chilled dairy desserts acquisition agreement
US dairy giant Land O’Lakes has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based chilled dairy desserts manufacturer Kozy Shack Enterprises.
What does General Mills have in its innovation pipeline?
A raft of new products from whole-grain pizza crusts under the Pillsbury brand to a Cascadian Farm granola packed with ancient grains, will hit stores this summer as General Mills ramps up its new product development activities.
DuPont launches taste and texture dairy concepts
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched the second in the series of ‘Do more with Dairy’ campaigns focusing on taste and texture.
Danish government considers abandoning fat, sugar tax
The Danish government is considering reversing its decision to impose a tax on saturated fat in food and may also abandon plans to introduce a similar sugar tax.
Canada urged to stop subsidies before TPP entry
Pork producers in the US, Australia and New Zealand have called for Canada to ditch its pork subsidies before entering into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Lindt & Sprungli USA partners with Culinary Institute of America
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli USA has partnered with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to collaborate on chocolate innovation, sponsoring education sessions, donating chocolate, and launching a student scholarship contest.
EFSA in 2011: 658 scientific outputs; €1.98m in cost savings
The European Food Safety Authority produced 658 scientific opinions, reports, guidance documents and statements ranging from health claim opinions to animal safety assessments to sweeteners and bisphenol A missives.
Why did we get so fat, so fast? Toxic sugar, HFCS, obesity and the blame game...
We've all heard the statistics - almost 36% of Americans are now obese. But 50 years ago, it was just 13%. So why did we get so fat, so quickly? And what role did sugar - and specifically high fructose corn syrup - have to play?
UK Flavour Association outlines aims
The UK Flavour Association has outlined its core aims following its launch in London, saying it will be a crucial voice for its members on quality control, technical and regulatory issues.
US chicken industry urges action on anti-dumping duty
The US chicken industry has written to US Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging him to challenge a South African anti-dumping duty imposed nearly 12 years ago.
Polyphenol-rich olive oil blazes trail in functional foods market with OxLDL cardio health message
The creators of OliveHeart, a novel polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil claimed to help reduce oxidized LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol - a key risk factor for atherosclerosis - are promising to turn the ultra-traditional olive oil market on its head.