USDA leads Russia trade mission
US meat and livestock companies have joined other food businesses and officials on a trade mission in Russia this week (3-7 December).
Archives for December 5, 2012
Intersnack has been ‘eyeing’ KP Snacks for six years
Intersnack Group has been eyeing KP Snacks ever since it went into private equity hands back in 2006, the group’s marketing director said.
FrieslandCampina lactoferrin ingredient granted EC novel foods approval
The European Commission (EC) has given Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina the go-ahead to market bovine lactoferrin as a novel food ingredient.
Chocolate firm announces factory closure
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is to close its Chester plant in a move that could lead to 25 job losses.
NASA food science: We’re 20 years away from foods with extended shelf-lives
The quest to have food to survive a five-year mission to Mars is at least two decades away, but ‘we’ll get there’, says Dr Michele Perchonok, advanced food technology project scientist at NASA in Houston.
Man jailed in Australia for illegal meat imports
A man has been jailed for seriously breaching Australian biosecurity laws by importing illegal meat products from South Korea.
UK bodies claim bird flu vaccine breakthrough
UK-based researchers have claimed a serious breakthrough in the bid to tackle the problems associated with avian influenza.
‘No way back’ from natural colour trend, says Nestlé scientist
The trend toward natural colours for foods, drinks and sweets is here to stay – but raises huge technical challenges, according to Steve Tolliday, principal product technologist at Nestlé’s Product and Technology Centre in York, UK.
Veggie proteins, mini-meals and Millennials: ConAgra unveils Phil Lempert's top trends for 2013
Snackable mini-meals, veggie protein, healthier breakfasts and portion-controlled frozen foods will all gain momentum in 2013, according to ‘Supermarket Guru’ and TV personality Phil Lempert.
Leading global food manufacturer seeks novel anti-obesity agent
A leading global food manufacturer is looking for potential partners to pitch novel food ingredients with an anti-obesity effect, in order to create supplements or food additives that enable weight loss.
Special edition: Free-from foods (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
Gluten-free baking the next generation: Whole grains, ancient grains and clean labels
The quality of gluten-free baked goods has improved by “leaps and bounds” in recent years, but firms are finding new challenges as they try to clean up labels and improve the nutritional profile as well as the taste and texture of products, says...
Coke makes first direct investment in US dairy brands
The Coca-Cola Company is partnering with US-based Select Milk Producers to invest in the Core Power high protein milk shake brand and create a complementary value-added nutritional dairy portfolio.
HACCP measures must be reassessed due to salmonella outbreaks, says USDA
Producers of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) ground chicken and turkey must reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) due to recent salmonella outbreaks, said the USDA.
Can the almond-based dairy alternatives market maintain its 50% growth level?
The market for almond-based dairy alternatives, just one section of the ever growing free-from market, is growing at an impressive 50%, with strong brands maintaining a stranglehold on the business.
FoodDrinkEurope welcomes EU free trade talks with Japan
Food industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope has welcomed the EU Council’s decision to launch free trade negotiations with Japan, saying it will create jobs and additional income for many sectors of the European food industry.
Thin models in chocolate ads tempt consumers to overindulge, study finds
Chocolate adverts portraying ‘ideal’ thin models may tempt even the most restrained of consumers to overindulge, suggest researchers.
CASH retracts cheese salt claim after admitting ‘error’
Campaign group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has issued an apology and retracted a recent press statement that wrongfully labelled cheese as the third “biggest contributor of salt in the diet.”
Sunwin Stevia pours cash into production
Sunwin Stevia International has invested heavily in production capacity to support declared growth plans in China.
Saputo heralds Morningstar deal as 'big' US growth opportunity
Saputo hopes to increase its share of the US dairy market while reducing its reliance on the stagnated Canadian market through its proposed acquisition of Dean Foods’ Morningstar division.
Dutch companies to double use of sustainable soy from 2011 levels
Dutch food companies and trade organisations have signed agreements with Brazilian growers to double the supply of RTRS-certified soy to the Netherlands from 2011 levels, according to the Foundation for Responsible Soy Transition.
Korean pine nut oil shows metabolic benefits: Mouse data
Weight gain from eating a high fat food may be less when the diet is supplemented with pine nut oil, says a new study from Korea and Japan.
Intersnack snaps up KP Snacks for undisclosed sum
European Intersnack Group has snapped up United Biscuits’ KP Snacks for an undisclosed sum in a move that will enable the UK firm to 'dedicate focus' to its biscuits business, United Biscuits said.