Carrefour records strong half-year performance
Dominant France-based supermarket chain Carrefour has reported strong sales in its half-year results.
Archives for August 29, 2013
Algae producer Solarvest nears market with organic omega-3 oil
Algae production involves fostering the growth of individual, single cells. But these remarkably flexible organisms afford multiple paths of entry into the nutraceutical business. For Canadian company Solarvest Bioenergy, Inc., the path to its organic...
Sesame seeds can aid pre-diabetic blood glucose levels: Study
A herbal blend based on sesame seed lignan extracts can help reduce blood glucose levels among a growing proportion of the population classed as pre-diabetic, according to Indian researchers.
Whole fruits linked to lower diabetes risk, while fruit juices may increase risks: Harvard study
Eating more whole fruit may help to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while increased consumption of fruit juices may be linked to higher risks, according to new research.
Cargill plans major investment in beef plant
Nearly US$50m will be invested in a US-based Cargill beef processing facility, in a bid to serve its customers better.
RSSL maintains ISO accreditation
RSSL has had its accreditation to ISO 17025 maintained following a visit from UKAS.
More time-pressed Brits are skipping dinner
Nearly a quarter of British adults skip dinner at least once a week, with many saying that they lack the time to prepare a meal, according to a new report from Canadean Custom Solutions.
Study: Normal salt intake does not vary with food supply
Industry efforts to reduce the amount of salt in foods are unlikely to work to reduce salt consumption to levels backed by public health advocates, according to new research that suggests salt intake is regulated by the body’s needs rather than by the...
Maple water as ‘a great candidate for functional beverage applications’: Study shows processing has no effect on chemical and nutrition components
Sterilization and pasteurization have no effects on the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of maple sap, says a new study that supports it as a ‘great candidate for functional beverage applications’.
Australian Labor party promises supermarket code of conduct if elected
Australia’s ruling party has committed to ending the long-drawn-out tussle between the country’s supermarkets and its food processors and suppliers to fix a voluntary code of conduct.
Education vital in foodborne illness battle
Food Safety Today has said education is vital to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses such as listeria.
Researching seniors helps Ganeden sidestep study design issues while reaching booming market
Finding a sweet spot in researching gut health ingredients without crossing regulatory boundaries can be a challenge. Probiotic ingredient supplier Ganeden Biotech seems to have found one way around this conundrum by using healthy seniors as a study...
NY judge in Frito-Lay lawsuit refuses to refer GMO/natural issue to FDA: ‘Agency would need far more than six months to define ’natural’
In the 2nd major development this week in the debate over whether foods made with GMOs can be labeled ‘natural’, a NY judge handling a multi-district lawsuit vs Frito-Lay says she will not refer the matter to the FDA, as her counterparts have done in...
€200m Singapore herb maker defends TCMs amid Chinese contamination busts
The world’s biggest manufacturer of Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) outside of China has defended the quality of the sector as contaminated products continue to raise red flags with regulators in the UK, Hong Kong, Denmark and elsewhere.
Rabobank points to beef opportunity in China
Key global suppliers can tap into China’s increasing appetite for beef, following the country’s struggle to produce enough beef fast enough to meet demand, according to a new report from Rabobank.