China’s foodservice packaging market to overtake US
China’s foodservice packaging market will become bigger than that of the US by 2020 at current annual growth rates, according to a report just issued by Smithers Pira.
Archives for February 13, 2013
Political persuasions may influence consumers’ brand choices: Study
Consumers of differing political ideologies may also make different purchase decisions when it comes to foods, according to new research.
Study provides ‘compelling’ evidence that HFCS and sucrose do not increase liver fat in ‘real world’ conditions
A new study provides “compelling” evidence that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and table sugar (sucrose) do not increase fat levels in the liver when consumed in ‘real-world conditions’, says it co-author Dr James Rippe.
uk drinks firm upset by 'inaccurate' daily mail article
AG Barr slams ‘absolutely untrue’ IRN-BRU sugar deception claims
AG Barr tells BeverageDaily.com it is 'very concerned' by an inaccurate article in UK national newspaper the Daily Mail, claiming it prefers profit to consumer health by hiding sugar values on cans of IRN-BRU Regular.
ASA upholds complaint against Weetabix online app targeting kids
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Weetabix’s online app WeetaKid and ruled that the app can no longer exist in its current form.
Sealed Air Diversey works on lactic acid applications
Sealed Air Diversey is working on a project enabling beef processors to apply lactic acid as an anti-microbial to carcasses, following its approval for such use within the EU.
Natural vs. synthetic: ‘The consumer will always choose the natural product’
Switching to natural colours can be an important product differentiator, as consumers around the world will always choose a natural product when given the option, says ingredient firm Chr. Hansen.
OIE upholds ‘negligible risk’ status for Brazil over BSE
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases has confirmed that it will not withdraw Brazil's “negligible risk” status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Stevia is not just another E-number, says Euromonitor
Stevia’s credentials as a plant-derived sweetener and uptake from large manufacturers will prevent it from being seen as just another E-number, according to market research organisation Euromonitor.
French omega-3 supplier set for home-market margarine debut
French supplier Polaris says it is in talks with a French manufacturer to introduce its omega-3 into a margarine product this year.
Netherlands calls on British companies to help food shortage
The Dutch government has called for British companies to help solve the potential food shortage crisis that is expected to arise by 2050.
Straight talk
Inquest into NZ Coke addict deserves more than sensational headlines
The story of the death of a New Zealand woman who would drink between six and 10 litres of Coca-Cola a day needs to be treated with caution as it does the rounds of the world’s news media.
Fonterra recalls CalciYum kids’ yogurt over ‘choking’ fears
Fonterra Brands Australia is pulling batches of CalciYum yogurt from supermarket shelves across Australia over concerns that the product's “weakened” plastic cap could present a choking hazard.
M&A numbers down, but value of deals is up, investment group says
Nutrition Capital Network noted a record 247 deals in the health and wellness sector in 2012. Within that number, the group noted a decline in the number of M&A deals from the previous year, but an increase in financings.
Does taurine counter the performance enhancing effects of caffeine in energy drinks? New study says it does
Taurine in energy drinks and shots may diminish the effects of caffeine for enhancing performance in certain tasks, says a new study from Australia.
Soda is 'like a slow-acting but ruthlessly efficient bio weapon': CSPI petitions FDA to determine safe limits for added sugar in beverages
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has upped the ante in its crusade against sugary drinks with a petition calling on the FDA to reassess the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup in beverages.
CIUS ‘disappointed’ by EC out-of-quota sugar measures
The European Sugar Users Association (CIUS) has criticised the European Commission’s out-of-quota sugar measures which it claims have left sugar users unable to plan ahead.
dutch brewer will not 'change course' in china
Heineken hints at appetite for non-core European disposals in FY 2012 results call
Heineken said today it is reviewing its non-core European businesses that don’t focus fully on beer, and asking whether its ownership of such assets makes strategic sense.
EU ministers to discuss horsemeat scandal
Agriculture ministers from the European countries affected by the horsemeat scandal are meeting in Brussels this evening to discuss the issue as investigations continue.