Trans fat crackdown prompts test launch
PerkinElmer has developed a lightning-fast trans fat analysis test in response to the recent global crackdown on trans fat in food.
Archives for April 24, 2013
Is food truly addictive? New journal series investigates
Are the mechanisms behind binge eating and other addictive behaviours such as the taking of illicit drugs the same? Or does drawing such similarities oversimplify the issues with 'food addiction'?
Study on metal levels in rice retracted
After making waves with a study claiming rice from some parts of the world is prone to dangerous levels of metal contamination, the researcher behind the report has withdrawn the study, citing problems with measuring equipment.
Opinion
Entrepreneurs must get backing to fix India’s crumbling supply chain
Last week, we published a story revealing that India’s food consumption will double by 2030—a scary thought. But it’s all right, we are assured by the Confederation of Indian Industries that production is destined to increase to meet the demand as long...
China and Australia sign agricultural deal
Australia and China have signed a new agriculture agreement to expand co-operation on science, investment and trade.
Frutarom to close German spice refining facility, expand nearby sites
Frutarom has said it will close its Loxstedt-Nesse spice refining facility in Germany and expand production at nearby sites.
Health Canada permits fiber labeling of polydextrose
Health Canada has officially recognized polydextrose as a source of dietary fiber in food and beverages.
NGO questions Fair Trade USA chocolate labeling ‘hoax’
Not-for-profit organization Fair World Project has criticized changes to Fair Trade USA's labeling policy, which allows chocolate to carry the seal when it contains a high percentage of other ingredients like sugar that are not fairly traded.
Boxer, DeFazio introduce federal GMO labeling bill
A bill requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients has been introduced at the federal level by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-OR. Even though the bill’s chances of passage are uncertain, observers see it as a watershed moment.
Hershey's Kisses are smoother, and ‘significantly less sweet’ in China, says R&D boss
If Hershey arrived in China later than some rivals, it has more than made up for lost time since, delegates at the Food Technology & Innovation Forum in Chicago learned this week.
Sodium reduction - The road ahead
Is sodium reduction really necessary?
The stealthy approach to sodium reduction in foods—cutting levels bit by bit so that consumers don’t notice—has evolved to the point that some observers question whether it is necessary at all. Understandably, those in the business of selling sodium...
RC TEN Cola success proves ‘pleasant surprise’ for Dr Pepper Snapple
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) CEO Larry Young insists US retailers are working hard with his firm to develop a ‘better-for-you’ carbonates platform, and said Royal Crown Cola Ten’s initial success was a ‘pleasant surprise’.
Denmark to scrap decades-old soft drink tax
Denmark has announced that it will abolish its soft drink tax as part of a raft of measures intended to create jobs and boost the economy.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals on EU agenda
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have come under the spotlight once again with the main themes being regulation, more research and actions based on the precautionary principle.
Australian beef exports to Russia slow down
Australian beef exports to Russia have slowed despite a strengthening Russian economy, according to new data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Gluten-free app could drive nutrition innovation, says research fellow
A gluten-free scanning app in Australia could prompt industry to improve nutritional content and label on-pack, says a research fellow from the George Institute for Global Health.
China 'sparked idea' behind whey protein bakery improvers: Arla Foods Ingredients
China was part of the inspiration behind the development of whey protein bakery improvers, a senior manager at Arla Foods Ingredients says.
Mondelez and Callebaut up cocoa sustainability efforts
Mondelez International and Barry Calleabut have announced two projects within their broader commitments to cocoa sustainability.
PepsiCo bites into Southeast Asia with expansion partnership
PepsiCo will push its snacks brands further into Asia in a new deal with Swiss market expansion specialist DKSH.
Ankush at large
Kiwis must capitalise on China by developing Brand NZ
The last time I went to China was last year, to visit an old friend who had moved to Shenzhen by marriage. The Chinese government might tout Shenzhen as a Tier-I city, but if your benchmark is Hong Kong, which is immediately to its south, you would...
US poultry body hits out at foodborne illness report
The US poultry industry has hit back at a report suggesting that chicken and ground beef are the biggest causes of serious illness in the US.