Assay aims to solve oyster toxin problem
An assay has been developed to detect a disease which caused millions of dollars in losses to the oyster industry a few years ago.
Archives for June 11, 2013
Vegetable fats could help men with prostate cancer live longer: Study
Men with prostate cancer can significantly improve their survival chances by switching from diets rich in animal fat and carbohydrates to ones rich in vegetable fats, say researchers.
Has the IOM clarified the message on sodium reduction, or just muddied the waters?
Read the full May 14 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report ‘Sodium intake in populations’ -all 200 pages of it - and the conclusion is clear: Excessive sodium consumption is bad for your heart, and all Americans need to cut back - a lot.
Appeals court dismisses organic farmers’ lawsuit vs Monsanto, but says firm has promised it won’t sue over inadvertent contamination
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Monsanto by organic farmers and seed companies— but stressed that Monsanto has in turn given binding promises that it will not sue farmers whose crops have been inadvertently contaminated with...
Smart loaf? Start-up seeks partner to upscale zero carb gluten-free bread production
US start-up Smart Baking Company is looking to strike a partnership to upscale production of its patent-pending zero carbohydrate gluten-free bread.
Maine House backs GMO labeling bill
The campaign for mandatory GMO labeling gained a further boost this week as the Maine House of Representatives voted 141-4 in favor of LD 718, a bill that would require foods made with ingredients from biotech crops to carry the label ‘Produced with...
ACCC legal action lands Australian supermarket Coles in court over 'deceptive' bread claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun legal proceedings against supermarket chain Coles for alleged false, misleading and deceptive bakery claims.
Wrigley develops gum sweetened with dried fruit powders
Using dried fruit powders to sweeten gum could be a natural alternative to sugar and may be more cost effective than polyols, says Wrigley.
Aging consumer market is 'a massive opportunity' for the industry: Mintel
With the global population of 'senior' consumers set to grow by almost 150 million in the next two years, there are massive opportunities for the food industry to target the older consumer, says Laura Jones of Mintel
SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
No ‘magic bullet’ to battling private label: Rabobank tells snack makers
There is no “magic bullet” when battling private label competition and a dual tracking strategy that balances brand and private label is risky, a Rabobank analyst warns snack makers.
ISEAL develops new ‘credibility principles’ for ecolabels
Global certification association ISEAL Alliance has developed a set of principles for defining what makes an ecolabel, standard or certification credible.
Third party certification only way to combat cocoa child labor, says campaign group
Corporate sustainability programs do not go far enough to stamp out child labor on cocoa farms - only third party certification will do, says a new campaign.
Russia refuses to reinstate meat imports from Baltics
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has once again denied a request from the Baltic States to restore meat exports to the Customs Union.
Insulin resistance blocks 'sugar high' reward in brain - leading to overeating, say researchers
People with insulin resistance have a lower dopamine release response to sugar intakes - possibly leading to further overeating and a downward spiral towards diabetes, warn researchers.
Updated: Health Canada ‘reminds’ consumers over managing caffeine intake after safety review
Health Canada has issued a reminder for healthy adults to limit their caffeine intake to no more than 400 mg per day, with lower levels for children and pregnant women.
Scientists urge inclusion of glycaemic index on food labels
The quality of carbohydrates in foods as measured by their glycaemic index (GI) should be included in national dietary guidelines and on food labels, according to a group of leading nutrition scientists from ten countries.
FAO praises 38 countries for halving hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says better nutrition targets to battle global hunger that affects 870 million people globally are being met in 38 countries.
Food and feed safety alerts decline, says EU report
The number of food and feed safety alerts has dropped for the first time in five years, according to an EU report.
SETH GOLDMAN, CO-FOUNDER, SAYS BRAND 'CONTINUES TO INNOVATE'
Coke-owned brand Honest Tea predicts $100m+ sales in 2013 as it 'democratizes organics'
Seth Goldman, co-founder and ‘TEA-EO’ of entrepreneurial success story Honest Tea, tells BeverageDaily.com that Coke’s ownership has helped the brand take Fair Trade and Organic credentials into the US mainstream.
South African producers issue warning on poultry imports
South African poultry producers have warned that the government must cut down on cheap chicken imports or risk devastating the local industry.