FDA approves additive for use in food wash water
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the food additive regulations to provide the safe use of an antimicrobial agent after a petition from Ecolab.
Archives for December 7, 2012
DSM completes €85m acquisition of Cargill's cultures and enzymes business
DSM has successfully completed its €85m acquisition of Cargill’s cultures and enzymes business – increasing its “critical mass” in the €1bn market for dairy industry cultures and enzymes.
Asian savory, Mexican sweet highlight McCormick's global flavor forecast
Flavor trends blending familiar ingredients with formerly exotic tastes such as Asian savory sauces and Mexican caramel will drive food product and restaurant menu innovation in the coming year according to the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2013.
Yakult to build second Yongshe plant
Yakult Honsha’s love affair with Yonghe is set to continue with the announcement of a second plant to be built in the economic zone in Guangzhou Province, China. The factory, which will produce the Yakult fermented milk drink, is slated to open in spring...
In a booming economy, food standards are falling behind
The Chinese have given a vote of confidence to their government's public services, while at the same time voicing criticism about the quality of what they eat.
Trio behind Golden Rice furore fired by Chinese authorities
The “Golden Rice” scandal that has panicked parents and called into question research methods at an American university has seen a new development with the sacking of three officials in China.
Record high for Vietnam rice exports
Vietnam is expected to export 7.7m tonnes of rice in 2012, setting a 20-year record high due to increased export orders in the last months in 2012, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).
Enhanced manufacturing parameters will improve granola quality and consistency, suggest researchers
A better understanding of how the manufacturing parameters impact the production of granola could help the industry to create products that better match consumer expectations and have consistent quality, say researchers.
Synergy introduces ‘authentic’ cheese flavour range for bakery
Synergy has introduced a new range of cheese flavours for savoury baked goods such as breads, scones, bagels and muffins, the company has said.
Budget cuts to hit Irish farmers hard
In reaction to the Budget announcement made on Wednesday, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president John Bryan said the cuts imposed by the Minister for Agriculture would hit Irish farmers hard.
Will POM Wonderful case finally clear up confusion over what evidence is needed to support ad claims?
Do firms need at least two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to convince regulators that they have ‘competent and reliable scientific evidence’ to support advertising claims about the health benefits of foods and supplements?
Diamond Foods: Our 2012 losses do not reflect our recent change in strategic direction
Premium nuts and snacks maker Diamond Foods has reported an $86.3m net loss on a 2% rise in sales to $981.4m for the year to July 31, but stressed that the results do not reflect its recent change in strategic direction.
Sunland Inc to meet FDA to request restarting of peanut shelling operations only
The company at the center of the recent peanut butter-Salmonella issue, Sunland Inc., is to meet with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request the re-opening of it peanut shelling facility only.
Australian venture to explore new animal vaccine delivery
An agreement has been made between the University of Melbourne and a vaccine company to develop a new animal vaccine delivery system.
Multi-nutrient supplement shows big benefits for lung function in asthmatics
A supplement containing a combination of fish oil, probiotics, and extracts from fruit and vegetables may improve lung function in young asthmatics, says a new study from Taiwan.
UK hasn’t ‘scratched the surface’ with craft brewing potential: academic
A UK brewing science academic tells BeverageDaily.com that a regional project to help microbrewers crack China could benefit similar firms nationwide, and that the country hasn't ‘scratched the surface’ in terms of craft brewing export potential.
TETRA PAK VIDEO EXCLUSIVE
Tetra Pak researches processing methods to tap ‘explosive’ coconut water trend
Kit Lai, director of Tetra Pak’s Soya- and Coconut Knowledge Centers, discusses the global growth of coconut water and soya milks as categories, and the firm's latest formulation and processing innovations.
‘We need a revolution in the way we think about food’: Futurologist
The future of food is an area that is often overlooked in the context of short political cycles, but we all need to have a view on how we can meet increasing and changing demand for food in the coming decades, according to futurologist Dr James Bellini.
Hispanic food and beverage market set for ‘more aggressive growth’, predicts Packaged Facts
The Hispanic food and beverage market is “expected to embark on a more aggressive growth pattern from now through 2017” as firms pump more dollars into innovation and marketing, predicts market researcher Packaged Facts.
BPA risk assessment needs reassessing
US scientists have challenged ways of assessing the safety of food contact chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in a fresh research article.
Does CLA boost bone health for men?
Long-term intakes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may be associated with bone strength in men, says a new study from Canada and Australia, but the conclusions have been questioned by a leading CLA supplier.
Goodman Fielder offloads NZ flour milling business to Japanese firm
Australian food giant Goodman Fielder will offload its New Zealand flour milling business to Japanese firm Nisshin as part of its wider strategy to recover from struggling finances.
EC to consider adopting UK model for Groceries Code Adjudicator
The European Commission (EC) is considering the creation of an adjudicator to police supermarket abuse of power within the EU using the UK as a potential model, according to a member of the Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural...
Thrifty, value-seeking and health-conscious: Euromonitor picks top 10 consumer trends
Euromonitor has highlighted economic uncertainty, ageing populations and a growing middle class as macro global trends – but what about consumer trends? Analyst Gina Westbrook has picked her top ten consumer insights for the next five years.