Burcon COO: Pea protein is very hot right now
The global protein market is ‘fantastic’ and driven by awareness, says the President and COO of Burcon Nutrascience, with pea protein ‘very hot right now’.
Archives for July 29, 2013
Horsmeat fiasco continues to have impact in Ireland
The horsemeat scandal continues to have an impact on consumer purchasing habits in Ireland, and has dented consumer confidence in the food industry, according to new research released by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Is azuki the next big bean?
The azuki bean, also known as adzuki and aduki, is more commonly found in Japanese kitchens, yet has recently been creeping into the European culinary consciousness. With its high nutritional value and gluten-free potential, could it be the next big...
FDA steps up food-import oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new rules tightening requirements for food processing firms exporting to America.
Chobani awarded USDA school lunch Greek yogurt contract
Chobani has been selected as the product of choice for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Greek yogurt pilot program, after successfully undercutting bids from a number of rival Greek yogurt manufacturers.
China gives patent to AB-Fortis iron functional ingredient
Spanish biotech company AB-Biotics has been granted a patent by the China Patent & Trademark Office for its AB-Fortis functional ingredient.
Glucoraphanin from broccoli is similar to DHA: We're educating the market that not all broccoli extracts are equal, says BPP
Building consumer and market understanding of the benefits of glucoraphanin from broccoli is a lot like the DHA story, says leading broccoli extract supplier Brassica Protection Products (BPP), as it takes the ‘important step’ of self-affirming the GRAS...
GSK scandal should prompt China to reflect on wider pharma corruption
As a new head of operations works out how best to guide GlaxoSmithKline’s China operation through a bribery scandal that has hit the world's headlines, industry watchers have have said the company is just the tip of the iceberg in a pharmaceutical...
New management model for China poultry market
Chinese and global animal health experts have visited a live poultry market, which has implemented a new management model aimed at improving biosecurity to prevent animal disease.
Weet-Bix makes Australia’s most trusted brands list
Weet-Bix has been named one of Australia’s most trusted brands in a recent Reader’s Digest annual survey.
First test-tube burger to be unveiled
A Dutch scientist will serve up the world’s first test-tube burger in London next month.
Stevia without plants? We won’t rule it out – but it’s not what consumers want right now, says PureCircle
Stevia sweeteners can now be developed through fermentation – rather than extraction from stevia plants – but it is the plant-based message that is most important to consumers, according to (plant-derived) stevia supplier PureCircle.
EC launches study to assess impact of proposed milk origin labelling
The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for tenders for a study on the impact of proposed legislation that would make origin labelling on milk and milk used as an ingredient in dairy products mandatory.
Univar's new formulation tool combines trends, technical info
Food ingredients distributor Univar has launched a new online formulation tool that the company says will streamline the decision making process for customers.
Micronutrients could help people quit smoking
A New Zealand researcher is hoping to demonstrate that micronutrients can help with withdrawal symptoms for people quitting smoking.
Horse meat scandal dented Irish trust in food supply, finds FSAI
The discovery of horse meat in a range of ‘beef’ products in the European Union earlier this year has had a major impact on Irish consumers’ trust in the food industry, according to research commissioned by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Emerging technologies may improve our 'fragmented' knowledge of allergens
Emerging technologies could help expose more detailed allergen profiles of food and food ingredients than have previously been possible, suggest researchers.
WILD invests in booming Brazilian beverage market with equity stake in Amazon Flavors
WILD Flavors GmbH has become a shareholder in Amazon Flavors giving the company increased access to the booming Brazilian beverage market.
Indian gooseberry extract (Capros) may counter endothelial dysfunction in diabetics: RCT
Daily supplements of an extract from Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, and reduce levels of markers of oxidative stress in type-2 diabetics, according to results of a randomized,...
New growers centre aims to help Philippines keep up with coffee demand
In a country where demand for beans far outstrips supply, a new Nescafé’s coffee centre of excellence in the Philippines has been designed as a starting point to improve the quality and quantity of the local crop.
Candia moving into China with new milk retail format
A French market leader for over 40 years, Candia has now moved into China to establish its own distribution network, which includes the opening of its first store, in Zhejiang province, to the south of Shanghai.