Wasted cassava stem starch could help feed 30 million
Utilising wasted cassava stem starch could provide food for an extra 30 million people without using additional arable land, researchers say.
Archives for September 24, 2013
Think you know your celiac consumer? Think again… value for money is their top priority
Celiac consumers care first and foremost about value for money; significantly ahead of sensory properties like taste and texture, finds new Leatherhead research.
UV light and ultrasound show promise to decontaminate produce
Ultraviolet light (UV) and Ultrasound (US) can reduce four bacteria types on strawberries and lettuce, according to a study.
Roka Biosciences system taken up by US Department of Defense
Roka Bioscience’s system to detect foodborne pathogens and environmental samples has been adopted by the Department of Defense (DoD) Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL).
Anuga Special
Meat centre stage at world's largest trade fair
With the worldwide consumption of meat growing, the international meat trade will be travelling to Germany next month to take part in one of the world’s largest food trade fairs.
NSF International reports surge in interest in gluten free certification scheme as FDA rubber stamps 20ppm rule
From August 5, 2014, manufacturers using the term ‘gluten-free’ on food labels must adhere to new FDA rules that set a gluten limit of 20 parts per million (ppm). But can consumers take their word for it, or will they still look for some kind of third...
General Mills files patent for improved RTE cereal fortification
High levels of fiber and/or calcium can be incorporated into a ready-to-eat (RTE) cereal without impacting eating quality by pelletizing the ingredients, General Mills says.
Andre Agassi teams up with V20 Foods to launch Box Budd!es snacks for kids
The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education has teamed up with Michigan-based private label specialist V20 Foods to create Andre Agassi's Box Budd!es, a line of kids' snacks that will be sold in grocery stores nationwide.
Infographic: The facts behind low calorie sweetener consumption
Sweeteners are widely used to replace sugar in diet and low calorie products within the food and beverage industry. However, many consumers are still worried about these ingredients. So, what are the facts behind low calorie sweeteners?
Love for organic, or hate of conventional: What drives consumer choice?
As consumer demand for local and organic products grow, new research asks whether it a love for these characteristics or a hate for 'conventional' food is driving purchases.
Stevia: PureCircle expands presence in Latin America with new facility in Mexico City
Stevia specialist PureCircle has expanded its presence in Latin America with the opening of a new facility in Mexico City.
Voting opens for Walmart’s second Get on the Shelf; concept a great draw for Millennials, Bai founder says
Walmart has kicked off the second iteration of its Get on the Shelf competition with a new crop of hopeful, emerging brands looking for coveted shelf space at the world’s largest retailer.
A wine and a prayer: NZ’s new boozy approach to religion
It is now more common for alcohol to be served at religious events in a bid by New Zealand churches to attract more members, a researcher has found.
China milking global dairy market as supplies falter at home
With dwindling domestic supplies, China’s move to buy up huge quantities of milk from international markets is having a significant impact on buyers in other countries, while also bolstering dairy prices across the world.
French health claims consultancy wins government backing in South Korea
French health claims consultancy and contract research organisation (CRO) Nutraveris has returned from a trip to South Korea where it participated in a French government trade mission.
Nebraska Cold Storage faces $130,000 fine for ammonia exposure
Nebraska Cold Storage has been hit with 14 safety warnings and faces more than $130,000 in fines after violations including ammonia exposure.
Dispatches from Pack Expo
Food Safety Summit fosters industry collaboration
The Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 offers attendees a chance to tap into a range of food safety tools, and share knowledge with peers.
Bitter sweet: Rising dark chocolate consumption drives up price
Rising dark chocolate consumption is driving up prices, according to data from Euromonitor International, with China, Switzerland and the US having the highest retail value.
Ulster man highlights cattle rustling problem
A Northern Irish assemblyman has called for ministerial and police action to tackle endemic cattle rustling in the Province, with almost 9,000 head reported missing or stolen over the past three years.
Leatherhead opens new research lab
Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has opened its new Chemistry Research Laboratory dedicated to a wide range of food testing services.
Leatherhead brings chemistry facilities into one lab
Leatherhead Food Research has brought all its chemistry facilities into one laboratory which it officially opened last week.
FDA permits qualified health claim about whole grains and type 2 diabetes, but is the wording so qualified no one will use it?
The FDA says it will permit qualified health claims on the relationship between eating whole grains and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, but is the wording it has proposed so qualified that no food manufacturer will want to use it?
Seward paddle blender used in research on sampling method variance
Seward’s Stomacher 400 Circulator has been used in an evaluation of international sampling methods for the microbiological analysis of broiler carcasses after immersion chilling.