US fresh produce recall plan initiated
A recall program for fresh produce has been launched by US trade body the United Fresh Produce Association.
Archives for May 20, 2013
Ready meals on the rise in time-poor Japan
With a value growth of 4.3% expected between 2012 and 2017, the prepared meals sector has been showing above-average growth in Japan.
Omega-3 sausages: German researchers develop method to tackle oxidation
Fraunhofer researchers in Germany have come up with a new method of adding omega-3 fatty acids to sausages, to allow German consumers to continue eating their favourite foods, but with the main nutritional benefit of fish.
Tate & Lyle acquires oat beta-glucan producer Biovelop
Speciality ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has acquired Swedish oat beta-glucan manufacturer Biovelop.
Euromonitor highlights organic dairy opportunities in Turkey
Turkish consumers’ interest in health and wellness is still in its infancy but growing rapidly, and means big opportunities for manufacturers of organic dairy products – particularly those targeted to children, according to Euromonitor.
UK children’s foods often higher in fat and sugar, study finds
A significant number of foods marketed to children in the UK are higher in fat and sugar than foods marketed to adults, suggests new research published in Public Health Nutrition.
Emissions claims too simplistic on meat, politicians claim
A lack of robust scientific measurement of livestock emissions means the "eat less meat to save the planet" claim lacks credibility, UK politicians have claimed.
Obesity during pregnancy poses lifetime health risk for babies
A woman’s diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy, and her baby’s diet in early life, can affect the infant’s risk of succumbing to disease later on and this will have important implications for the food industry, a new scientific report has...
Unlikely drivers in the Swedish confectionery market
Chocolate still rules the roost in Sweden, but two improbable sub-segments are set to help the sugar confectionery category grow faster in the next five years, according to market analysts Canadean.
Pathogen detection accuracy in labs "concerning", says study
The accuracy of food microbiology laboratories when detecting or ruling out the presence of E.coli 0157:H7, salmonella, listeria monocytogenes and campylobacter remains “concerning”, according to a study.
Hydrocolloids may have appeal in clean label and natural-focused products
The natural and familiar origins of food hydrocolloids make them ideal for clean label foods and mean they have ‘good prospects’ when communicating to consumers who focus on a products 'naturalness', say researchers.