Ajinomoto gives ‘Koko’ the go-go to better Ghanaian nutrition
Japanese supplier Ajinomoto is upping its efforts to battle under nutrition in the developing world by committing to a programme to reach 200,000 weaning infants in Ghana by 2017.
Archives for September 12, 2013
Showfloor blog: FI Asia-Thailand
Supply chain shocks driving Asian food producers to western quality
The non-Asian ingredient supply sector is fairly well represented here at Food Ingredients Asia-Thailand in Bangkok, but given current concerns about food supply chain security in the region, is probably still under-represented. Which is surprising…
50 sickened as Welsh Salmonella outbreak spreads to England
Salmonella that originated in Wales has now spread to English sickening at least 50 people with ham from independent butchers as the suspected source.
Triggering emotions can bring healthier foods to next generation, say index developers
Identifying a child’s emotional response to food could help manufacturers develop better-for-you products for kids that encourage lasting healthy eating habits, according to the developers of a new database.
‘Fact and fiction ran neck and neck’: FSAI chief on lessons of the horse meat crisis
Likening the horse meat scandal to a rain of manure that just continues to fall, the head of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland outlined lessons learned during the crisis for industry and regulators at the FoodRisC conference in Brussels on Thursday.
Crowdfunding bill to cut French business red tape
France is looking to create a new law to encourage the increasingly popular participative financing platforms known as crowdfunding, which could cut red tape and make it easier for start-up food and drink company's to find routes to market.
Big interview: Josh Tetrick, founder and CEO, Hampton Creek Foods
Plant egg entrepreneur: ‘We’re not in business just to sell products to vegans in Northern California’
Egg replacers have been around for years, acknowledges the entrepreneur who has persuaded everyone from Bill Gates to the co-founder of PayPal to part with some serious cash to fund his plant-based egg alternatives. “But wait till you try ours.”
Senators legislation push follows GAO criticism of USDA poultry inspection plans
A US senator has introduced legislation aimed at reducing foodborne outbreaks on the back of a Government Accountable Office (GAO) report that criticized the evaluation of poultry pilot projects from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Sugar tax ‘best option’ to limit escalating health problems, says Credit Suisse
A sugar tax is the best way to combat excess sugar consumption which doctors agree is partly to blame for growing global obesity and diabetes rates, according to a report from Credit Suisse.