Chocolate fastest growing UK food export
Chocolate is the fastest growing UK food export driven by a rise in sales to the Middle East and Africa and factory expansion by Nestlé, according to a report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Archives for March 19, 2013
EU margarine industry sets stricter trans fat standards
The trade association representing margarine and vegetable fats makers in the EU has tightened its Code of Conduct for the third time since 1995, in an effort to reduce trans fat levels in foods and fats at retail.
Hydrocolloid firms hit back as Cornucopia urges industry to remove 'harmful' carrageenan from their products
While the Cornucopia Institute is attempting to re-ignite the debate about the safety of carrageenan with the publication of a new report urging shoppers to avoid it, no new scientific evidence has been presented to support its arguments, say firms...
FAO chief calls for strategies to tackle rapidly changing diets
Director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) José Graziano da Silva has called for integrated nutrition strategies to help countries deal with rapidly changing diets, in a presentation at Wageningen University and Research Centre in...
Vision systems collaboration to enhance food safety
UK potato processor Branston has teamed up with Ishida Europe and the University of Lincoln on a £823,277 project to enhance food safety and quality inspection for food manufacturers.
Glanbia Nutritionals launches whole egg replacement ingredient from WPC and flax
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new ingredient to replace whole eggs in bakery applications as firms seek alternatives in the face of steep price increases in the egg market.
Poultry antimicrobials developed from oils, whey
Food scientists have developed natural antimicrobials for poultry meat from whey protein isolate edible films and oregano or clove essential oils (EOs).
Food firms sign up for Made in Britain campaign
A national campaign to establish a ‘Made in Britain’ logo that can be applied to all products manufactured in the UK is gathering force.
Russian meat industry sees slowdown in growth
In 2013 Russia plans to increase the production of all types of meat by 2.5% on last year’s level – to 11.92 million tonnes in live weight, according to a recent report from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.
Food texture: Can we balance a dynamic process?
Texture is a vital part of judging whether we like a food, yet eating is a dynamic process that means texture is always changing. In this special edition, we ask how manufacturers can achieve balance in such a dynamic setting.
Indian politicking
Cabinet finally approves Food Security Bill. Next stop parliament
After days of frenzied negotiations and brinksmanship, delays and declarations, the Indian cabinet has finally approved an ambitious plan to subsidise food for two-thirds of its population, according to early BBC reports.
Coke to launch fruit-flavored zero-calorie waters called Fruitwater
Coca-Cola will launch a line of fruit-flavored seltzer waters called 'Fruitwater' on April 1.
Bitter melon juice kills pancreatic cancer cells: US study
Scientists based in US claim their new study shows that bitter melon juice has strong efficacy against human pancreatic carcinoma cells without noticeable side effects, and urge its ‘clinical usefulness’.
Fairtrade chocolate: Where are sales growing?
Fairtrade chocolate sales are growing in Western Europe and North America, but an analyst does not expect significant development in emerging markets.
India’s goat exports suffer supply chain setback
A steep rise and then, within a few years, an equally steep fall in the exports of goat meat from India has exposed failings within the country’s supply chain, say industry experts.
Migration levels of antimicrobial packaging material found to be safe
The migration properties of an LAE–based antimicrobial food packaging material have been shown to be safe, according to research.
NPA calls for national GMO labeling standard as state-level initiatives proliferate
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has called for all foods containing GMOs to be “accurately labeled under a national uniform standard so consumers can make educated decisions about foods they purchase”.
Weight management market a mixed bag as SlimFast and Splenda slump and Trop50 and Thinkthin soar
While there have been some standout successes - from PepsiCo’s Trop50 juice drinks to ThinkThin protein bars - growth in the overall weight management market is pretty sluggish, according to new research.
Snaxpo 2013: From the floor
Start-up hopes to burst into US snacks market with Punjabi Popcorn
US start-up Punjabi Popcorn says its Indian spiced range should lure the curious consumer and profit from the booming snack segment.
“Advancements made in nutritional science and the benefits produced by foods and foodstuffs may no longer be shared with consumers by those who procure the foods and foodstuffs."
EU health claim laws strip consumers of right ‘to share in scientific development’: Author
The European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) denies consumers of the right to scientific advancement in nutrition, says outspoken Dutch writer and NHCR opponent, Bert Schwitters.
Japanese flavours
Mitsubishi continues Far East food acquisition run with KKF purchase
Japanese beverage group Kirin has agreed to sell its domestic food flavouring unit, Kirin Kyowa Foods (KKF), to Mitsubishi Corporation for a reported ¥30.5bn (US$321m).
Global Food Safety Conference 2013 in Barcelona
Co-ordination is vital in food safety, says CDC expert
Co-ordinating food safety between the different agencies and states is “the big challenge”, according to the chief of outbreak response and prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Japan looks to join TPP talks
Japan has formally announced its interest in joining the free trade Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.