New president for US pork body highlights opportunities
There is great opportunity for the coming year in the American pork sector, newly elected president of the National Pork Board (NPB) Karen Richter has said.
Archives for June 17, 2013
Health research
Study links red meat consumption to heightened diabetes risk
Researchers in Singapore have identified that eating high quantities of red meat over a period of time can increase the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Judge: ‘There is a gaping hole in the current regulatory landscape for ‘natural’ claims and GMOs’
A federal judge handling a lawsuit filed in California over ‘all-natural’ claims on Mission tortilla chips has recommended that the case be put on hold for six months to give the FDA time to determine whether products containing GMOs should be labeled...
What do ‘natural’ and ‘clean label’ mean anyway?
Market researchers tell us that consumers are seeking ‘natural’ products more than ever – and ingredient suppliers have responded by providing ways to ‘clean up’ product labels – but what do these terms really mean?
High sugar consumption directly linked to heart failure, data suggests
Metabolic changes brought on by a high intake of dietary sugars may set us on 'a pathway to heart failure', according to new research in rats and human cell lines.
Nestlé’s answer to non-melting chocolate
Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Mondelez by coming up with its own non-melting chocolate, which could prove a game changer in emerging markets with hot climates.
Ayurvedic salacia herb shows pre-diabetes benefit: Study
An ayurvedic herb can manage pre-diabetes states and mild to moderate hyperlipidemia, according to Indian researchers.
LC-MS early warning mechanism offers significant advantage in shellfish harvesting
Researchers have said liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) has afforded a significant advantage as an early warning mechanism after they found 104 inshore samples breached maximum permitted levels (MPL) for lipophilic toxins during their...
60-second interview: Kurt Seagrist and Byron Madkins, Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen: The gap between synthetic and natural colors is closing all the time
Not so long ago the gap between the performance - and price - of natural vs synthetic colors was huge, but more efficient supply chains, advances in extraction technology and more sophisticated microencapsulation techniques have closed the gap...
Red Bull labeling gaffe leads to Japanese recall
Red Bull in 330ml PET bottles has reportedly been pulled off the shelves in Japan, due to use of incorrect Western-style date labeling on packaging.
Romer Labs gets ISO certification for food allergen analysis
Romer Labs has been granted ISO certification for food allergen analysis at one of its US labs.
EFSA calls for safety tests for six food dyes – including five Southampton colours
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended further safety tests for six food dyes – including five of the so-called Southampton Six colours – although it says currently there is no reason to revise the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Armenia sees strong rise in lamb exports
Armenia increased its exports of lamb by 50 times in the first quarter of this year.
SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Eurozone crisis rocks consumer sentiment but snacks stay safe: AC Nielsen
The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.
Sweet success? Study backs mannitol for Parkinson’s disease
The sweetener mannitol may help decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease by reducing the potentially dangerous 'clumping' of proteins in the brain, according to new research.
Quark aims to spread European success to UK
Lake District Dairy Co. has teamed with Channel 4 chefs the Fabulous Baker Brothers in a campaign to raise the profile of Quark recipes.
Enzyme blend sweetens up shelf-life: Caravan Ingredients
Superior eating quality in donuts, cakes, pastries and muffins can be extended to 45 days or more with a new enzyme blend, according to Caravan Ingredients.
CSM, Purac and Caravan become Corbion
CSM and subsidiaries Purac and Caravan Ingredients have unveiled their new strategy and company name, Corbion, as the company continues its repositioning as a bio-based ingredients firm.
Australian beef jerky supplier makes European inroads
An Australian producer of beef jerky, which recently launched into the UK market, is stretching into Europe.
Red Bull won’t give runners wings, small-scale study suggests
Red Bull energy shots failed to improve the time in which experienced runners completed a 5km run versus a placebo, according to a new, but small-scale US/Australian study claiming to be the first to examine the efficacy of shots rather than energy...
Nanosensor with potential food safety use comes step closer
A nanosensor that can detect airborne toxins in the food supply chain is to be further refined in a bid for commercial launch.
Label reform not the star for Aussie food industry
While there were celebrations in some quarters following the news last week that Australia would reform its food labelling system, some sections of the food industry have voiced their concern over the new policy.
‘Stronger anti-monopoly laws’ could help craft brewers in Mexico: USDA report
US and native microbrewers could profit if Mexico’s antitrust regulator rules that controversial exclusivity deals, which benefit local giants Grupo Modelo and Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, owned by AB InBev and Heineken respectively, are illegal.