Heat from composting kills pathogens in mushroom industry
Heat generated from traditional composting processes in the mushroom industry is adequate for eliminating pathogens, according to a study.
Archives for October 1, 2013
Campbell’s sells European simple meals business for €400m
The Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European simple meals business to private equity firm CVC for €400m, but is retaining its largest and fastest-growing elements.
What does the US shutdown mean for the food industry?
With the US government shut down by lack of funds, food professionals are wondering what it means for the FDA, and the industry
Latino consumers can’t be defined by a single lens: study
Despite that one out of every six people in the United States is Latino, 57% of the top 500 advertisers allocate less than 1% of their budgets to targeting Hispanics, according to the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies.
Big intervew: David Israel, Founder and CEO, POP! Gourmet Popcorn
Who makes Oprah’s favorite gourmet popcorn? Meet the king of pop…
In year one of launching its first retail products, POP! Gourmet Popcorn notched up sales of almost $1m. In year two, it’s looking at $3-4m. Next year, it's aiming for $10m, says founder David Israel, who’s on a mission to turn the bland stuff we shovel...
Research to prove that more food is not the solution to malnutrition
Despite two decades of increased agricultural productivity across the world, there has not been a corresponding drop in malnutrition rates. And now, two new multidisciplinary projects at the University of Sydney hope to address this challenge.
New Zealand scientists unveil the future of fishing
A unique collaboration in New Zealand between the government, industry and scientists has resulted in the birth of a new technology that is expected to radically change wild fish harvesting,
Mrs Bector’s investor 'looking to divest stake in biscuits business'
Rumours persist that one of India’s leading bakery and condiments companies is looking to sell off the controlling stake in its biscuits business to private equity investors.
NOW Foods: Our entire food line will be non-GMO by year’s end
Natural foods manufacturer NOW Foods has made the commitment to have over 170 products – its entire food line - non-GMO by the end of 2013.
Russian meat industry faces uncertain long-term future
Russian meat production will increase considerably over the next three years, but faces a less certain long-term future, according to government reports.
Men who skip breakfast at higher risk of heart problems
Men who reported that they had skipped breakfast have a higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease.
Danone, Müller, Yoplait, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé launch UK Yogurt Council
Leading yogurt manufacturers, Danone, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé, Yoplait, and Müller, have joined forces to launch the first UK industry body dedicated to promoting the nutritional benefits of yogurt.
Dual-filled pastries should inspire market, says Lantmännen Unibake
Lantmännen Unibake wants to challenge and establish new eating experiences among consumers with its dual-filled pastries, it says.
Popcorn lung: Diacetyl butter flavour alternatives may also carry risks
Butter flavour alternatives touted as replacements for the potentially harmful popcorn butter flavour diacetyl may be just as unsafe, warn researchers.
Nestlé plans to sell underperforming brands
Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke told an investor meeting on Tuesday that the company intended to divest some of its brands and shake up its portfolio.
Fonterra, Danone in talks to resolve WPC botulism dispute
Fonterra has denied it has “any legal liability” to Danone in relation to its recent whey protein concentrate (WPC) contamination scare, despite being in talks with the French dairy giant over the possible payment of compensation.
IMS Symposium
Meat technology only as good as the users, says professor
Technology can improve the efficiency of meat production systems and deliver higher output, but only if there is meaningful interaction between systems and their operators. This should be built into the design stage, said Ole Broberg, associate...
Pepsico commits to beefing-up supplier code of conduct
Oxfam tackles PepsiCo, Coke over 'disastrous impact' of sugar land grabbing
Oxfam insists that PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and Associated British Foods – the three most powerful firms in the global sugar industry – must do more to police the 'disastrous impact' of land grabbing in their supply chains.
WIDE-RANGING NATIONAL REPORT WARNS 'VULNERABLE' GROUPS including children
French safety agency ANSES warns of energy drinks exercise risk
French food safety agency ANSES recommends that the nation stop drinking energy drinks together with alcohol and during physical exercise due to the risk of adverse effects from caffeine.
Diamond Foods on road to recovery says CEO as firm drops $147m into the red in Q4
While its fourth quarter figures make for dismal reading, there are some silver linings to the clouds that have enveloped Diamond Foods for the past couple of years, CEO Brian Driscoll told analysts this week.