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
Winds of change affect flavored vodka’s US silly season?
A clutch of crazy and sometimes simply plain daft flavored vodka varieties took the US by storm from the early noughties, but new Mintel data suggests growth might be stalling.
Sale of forgotten wheat could put a dent in India's national debt
The Food Corporation of India could potentially earn over Rs25,000 crore (US$4.5bn) by exporting wheat lying in open warehouses, according to an Assocham study.
Australian container tax
Australian grocers leader slams ‘misleading’ environmental campaign
Once again voicing its opposition to the thorny issue of container deposit schemes, the influential and vocal Australian Food and Grocery Council has hit out at an environmental group it claims has “actively misled petitioners” over a proposal to...
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.
Hershey brand launch in ‘fastest growing’ Chinese confectionery segment
Hershey has launched a new brand in China that will operate in what it has called the country’s fastest growing confectionery segment.
Tate & Lyle acquires oat beta-glucan producer Biovelop
Speciality ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle has acquired Swedish oat beta-glucan manufacturer Biovelop.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Nestlé quashes rumours of Punjab pull-out
Nestlé India has quashed rumours that it will withdraw from its first dairy unit in the country by committing to a Rs250 crore (US$45m) expansion to the Moga plant in Punjab.
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.
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.
Big interview: Kevin Cleary, CEO Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar CEO: 'The protein trend is hot for men and women right now'
Nutrition bars enter - and exit - the snacks aisle at the speed of light these days. So how has Clif Bar managed to sustain the kind of growth rivals can only dream of, year after year? Elaine Watson caught up with CEO Kevin Cleary to find out.
Dannon touts Oikos Greek yogurt to protein-hungry ‘fitness-minded men’
Dannon has begun targeting “fitness-minded men” with its Oikos Greek yogurt brand, and is “exploring the possibility” of marketing its Greek yogurt portfolio to men in the long-term.
Food deals form major part of India-China’s $100bn commerce plan
In light of India’s trade deficit with China, which since 2010 has more than doubled to over US$40bn, the country hopes that three food and pharmaceutical agreements signed with China this week will have an impact on the shortfall.
Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval
Pharma Marine, a Norwegian company sourcing omega 3 oils from squid, has announced approval of its Calamarine product by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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.
Colder weather helped Campbell sell more soup
A colder than normal winter, a strategic acquisition along with operational efficiencies helped Campbell Soup Company post a 15% rise in sales for the third quarter, the company announced Monday.