Toddler milk products not a waste of money or 'unnecessary', says UK industry
The British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) has slammed a Which? consumer report that branded toddler milk products “unnecessary” and a waste of money.
Archives for August 20, 2013
Many organic farmers may be failing to label products: Study
New research from Greece suggests that many farmers are following organic farming rules and guidelines, but fail to provide the market with organically labelled goods.
NZ’s China access could help balance sheepmeat market
New Zealand’s recent access to China could restore balance to the turbulent international sheepmeat market, global meat bosses said in a meeting.
Pesticides found more in foreign fruit and veg, finds Danish study
Pesticide residues were more common in samples of imported fruit and vegetables than those of Danish origin, according to a study.
Special Edition: New Flavor Trends
Hispanic and Indo-Asian, fruit varieties, and bacon whiskey: Natural flavor trends infographic
The hot natural flavor trends for 2013 have some obvious and not-so-obvious contenders. In this infographic we look at the market, the main consumer groups and Anyone up for some bacon whiskey?
'Fingernails are a breeding ground for pathogens'
A sanitation products company is challenging food industry professionals to check their hand hygiene and ensure it’s up to snuff.
Symphony on same hymn sheet with agreement for anti-microbial product
Symphony Environmental Technologies has signed a five year supply and marketing agreement with a division of Johnson & Johnson for anti-fungal and anti-bacterial technology for plastic applications.
Controversial study claims BPA causes obesity
Children exposed to two chemicals used in food packaging are likely to be obese or show signs of diabetes than those with lower exposure, said a pediatrician from New York University.
Horse meat: Iceland ad banned by ASA
An ad from supermarket chain Iceland has been banned for questioning the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI)’s testing for horse meat in its burgers.
Frozen food producer fights 27 OSHA citations
A Wisconsin frozen food producer plans to contest all 27 safety violations leveraged against its two production plants.
Toy-filled chocolate egg creator Candy Treasure hit with US copycat claims
A firm that this year overcame a US ban on toy-filled chocolate eggs dating back to 1938 has been accused of patent infringement.
Quaker oat science: The reality is, it’s just big companies that can fund this research, says analyst
Quaker's involvement in oat research does not need to be compromised by its interest in the sector and should be supported given the lack of funding from elsewhere, says an analyst.
‘Heineken cannot compete with US craft beer phenomenon’: CEO
Heineken CEO Jean-François Van Boxmeer says the company’s flagship brand cannot directly compete with a craft beer sector that has hogged US beer growth over the past decade.
Soapbox
Reality of ‘botulism scare’ only understood once it is put in context
Julian Baggini is one of my favourite thinkers, and his entertaining and thought-provoking book, Do They Think You Are Stupid: 100 Ways Of Spotting Spin And Nonsense From The Media, Pundits And Politicians, is an excellent resource for anyone in the food...
UK busts more contaminated Chinese herbal medicines; ‘We are fed up’ says industry
The UK has issued yet another contamination warning against Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) claiming to treat conditions like menstrual pain and hair loss – leaving the local industry exasperated at the seemingly endless litany of cases.
Nestlé opens €50m German pizza factory
Nestlé has opened a €50m pizza factory in Germany as part of an effort to strengthen its expertise in chilled and frozen foods, the company has said.
Genetics may play a role in sweetener perception
Genetically influenced responses to sweeteners may mean that food and beverage companies require a range of artificial sweeteners to accommodate different consumer tastes.
Startup debuts shelf stable meat replacement free of soy and gluten
A new entrant is set to stir up the long stagnant shelf stable meat replacement market. Neat Foods, a Lancaster, PA-based startup, will debut its line of vegan, gluten- and soy-free, non GMO meat replacements at the upcoming Expo East trade show in New...
Study links early junk food exposure to mental problems in children
A broad new study has found that that mums with unhealthy diets of cereals and sweet drinks during pregnancy are more likely to have children with behavioural problems.
Greenpeace Australia attacks Coke with spoof recycling website
Greenpeace has launched a spoof website attacking Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) for opposing a national container deposit scheme in Australia and alleging the firm is doing all it can ‘to block it forever’.