Italy reports 352 cases of Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries
Italy has recorded 352 cases of Hepatitis A from the start of the year until the end of May, representing a 70% increase from the same period last year.
Archives for July 7, 2013
The sugar-fat seesaw: Food consumption patterns mean reducing both sugar and fat is tough, say researchers
There is a strong inverse association in the percentage of energy that we consume from fats and sugars, which may be why many struggle to reduce both fat and sugar intake, according to a new review.
Sticky problems: Economic downturn to stunt global chewing gum growth
Global chewing gum growth is being stunted by the economic downturn and declining numbers of children and teenagers, says Leatherhead.
NTC develops cost effective, natural garlic and onion flavor replacers (from an alternative plant source)
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching natural alternative garlic and onion flavors, offering manufacturers sustainable, cost-effective options for a variety of foods.
Mondelez seeks sustainability bang for coffee buck in Vietnam
Mondelez International says its first training center for coffee farmers to promote sustainability and entrepreneurship, in Vietnam, will help it meet a 100% sustainable sourcing goal in Western Europe.
Danone Dumex cuts Chinese infant formula prices by up to 20%
Dumex – Danone’s infant nutrition business in Asia – has announced plans to reduce the price of its infant formula products in China by up to 20% in response to an investigation into its and other manufacturers’ pricing practices in the country.
New horsemeat report praised by Scottish government
Developing a better understanding of the food industry, including its complex supply chains, is a key recommendation of a new report commissioned by the Scottish government to learn the lessons of the horsemeat crisis.
Missed Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013? Listen again free, on-demand
Is it a safer bet to say 'Made with natural ingredients' than 'All-natural' on pack? Are consumers in the UK and the US looking for different cues on a label to determine if something is natural or wholesome? And did you know that 17% of global new food...
Insect protein ‘similar to conventional meat’
The crude protein content in several edible insect species is similar to that in conventional meat products according to a new study from Wageningen University, which adds to a mounting body of research on the potential of insect protein.