The trend for flexitarianism: Consumers are reducing meat intakes, say Dutch researchers
For many Dutch consumers reducing the level of meat they consume is becoming normal practice, according to the findings of new research.
Archives for January 24, 2013
Organic grocery chain CEO bans products marketed to kids with cartoon characters: 'I think that kind of marketing is sleazy...'
A Washington D.C. area organic food store chain has pulled all products from its shelves that are marketed directly to children via the inclusion of images of cartoon characters from children’s books, films and TV.
Industry and independent studies on BPA “deviate strongly”, say experts
It's time to ‘dare to start again’ with bisphenol A (BPA) risk assessment as industry-sponsored research and peer-reviewed studies seem to "deviate strongly", according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Sugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotas
Sugar users were dealt a blow on sugar quota reform yesterday, after the European agriculture committee voted to extend the current system to 2020, rejecting a proposal to end quotas by 2015.
Nine out of 10 Aussies don’t understand country of origin labelling
A new survey to identify consumers’ understanding of country of origin food labelling has found that almost all Australians cannot make sense of what they read, and out of those that can, knowing the origin is much more important for fresh food than for...
DCD use suspended in New Zealand after residue discovered in dairy
The sale and use of dicyandiamide (DCD) has been brought to a halt in New Zealand after low levels of the substance were discovered in samples of dairy products from the country.
Better, stronger VB arrests decade-long decline
Victoria Bitter’s heartfelt apology last year is likely behind the beer’s turnaround in the Australian market, after the SABMiller brand showed its first quarter of growth in over 10 years of steady 10% declines.
Opponents to Bloomberg’s soda ban say it shouldn’t kick in until legal action is resolved
Lawyers for plaintiffs in the beverage and restaurant industries plan to file a formal request for an injunction to prevent Mayor Bloomberg from implementing his ban on super-size sodas until legal action challenging the move is resolved.
Unilever CEO: 'Magnum is one of the greatest success stories in the history of consumer goods'
Sales of upmarket ice cream brand Magnum have almost doubled to more than €1billion in the four years since Paul Polman took the helm at Unilever, making it “one of the greatest success stories… in the history of consumer goods”, he said yesterday.
FDI in India
Government rolling out the red carpet for foreign retailers in Davos
Hot on the heels of helping to approve Ikea’s request to set up shop—or rather 20 stores—in India, an Indian minister has been working equally hard to woo Tesco ahead of a possible entry into the market.
Special Edition: Innovations in Minerals
Magnesium – ‘Sky is the limit’ for the ‘hottest ingredient in the mineral category’
Growing consumer awareness of their own deficiencies, its health benefits, and the emergence of innovative forms are making magnesium the ‘the hottest ingredient in the mineral category’.
EU health commissioner to prioritise talks on GM crop bans
EU health commissioner Tonio Borg intends to prioritise discussions with key European member states about permissible grounds for banning cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in individual countries, according to a spokesperson for the...
Xylem gets EU backing for water innovation
Xylem has received a €120m loan for research, development and innovation activities in the water industry.
PepsiCo outstripping Coke in UK sugar-free cola sales share?
PepsiCo is significantly ahead of Coke in terms of the share of its UK cola sales in low or no calorie versions, the latest figures sent to BeverageDaily.com suggest.
Mettler-Toledo launches rapid moisture analyser
Mettler-Toledo has launched a high speed moisture analyser, which can be used on the factory floor as well as in a lab.
Beyond omega-3s: Next generation of algae products offer promise of new breed of bioactives targeting cholesterol, the auto-immune system and inflammation
Research conducted by Health Enhancement Products (HEPI) could pave the way for a completely new breed of algae-based bioactive food and feed ingredients offering novel approaches to achieving healthy cholesterol, boosting immunity and addressing...
From non-GMO to Gluten-Free: Sales of natural products with third party certifications surge in 2012
Sales of natural products featuring third party certifications surged in 2012, according to new data from SPINS, with non-GMO project verified products leading the charge (+18%), followed by Fair Trade USA (+17%), Certified Gluten Free (+17%), and...
US highlights food fraud perils
Seafood, clouding agents and lemon juice are the latest categories targeted by food fraudsters flagged up by the US Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention’s Food Fraud Database.
Mexico sees further bird flu outbreak
Another bird flu outbreak has been reported in Mexico, this time in Jalisco state, west of Mexico City. This follows another set of cases in Aguascalientes, in central Mexico.
Carbon neutral by 2020: Cargill sets 'ambitious' green targets for Truvia
Cargill has set ‘ambitious’ carbon neutral by 2020 targets for Truvia, as it puts sustainability is at the core of the stevia sweetener business.
Rana Meat Solutions cited for exposing workers to ammonia
Rana Meat Solutions has been cited by OSHA for exposing workers to ammonia hazards during a plant refit last year.
OIE head warns EU over animal disease risk
The European Union (EU) should give more help to poorer trading partners in eradicating animal diseases, so it can keep itself safe from diseases and bioterrorism, the director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has warned.
German confectionery exports sink to seven year low
Germany confectionery exports were at the lowest level since 2005 last year as the market was hit hard by EU sugar shortages, according to the German confectionery Association (BDSI).
Arla plans 2013 production capacity expansion to meet export demand
Arla Foods plans to invest more than DKK 2bn ($357m) over the next 12 months to increase its global dairy processing capabilities, boost efficiency, and reduce its impact on the environment.
Indian foodgrain production slips while procurement surges
Citing leaked figures, Bloomberg has reported that India will announce a drop in its foodgrain harvest of nearly 4% when it is revealed next month.