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Archives for October 13, 2013
Is Omics technology the future for food risk assessment?
Omics technologies may have major implications in food risk assessment but it remains unclear to what extend they can be used, according to a review article for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Hydrocolloids improve seasoning adhesion on crackers: Study
Gums and modified starch have strong adhesive properties and can therefore replace oil and sugar for powder toppings on crackers, in turn reducing fat content, finds research.
Tate & Lyle innovation SVP: The population as a whole is deficient in fiber
While proteins, whole grains and omega-3s might have got more air time lately, fiber should be top of mind for formulators given that nearly all consumers are still getting significantly less than they need, and you can now add fiber to almost anything...
New Nordic dietary guidelines emphasise whole diet quality
New Nordic dietary recommendations focus on whole diet quality, rather than individual nutrients, with some key changes that could make a difference to how foods qualify for healthy choice logos.
Mondelez secures soccer partnerships ahead of World Cup year
Mondelez International has announced sponsorship deals with the US soccer team, Mexican club team Chivas and three American players including Clint Dempsey.
Authentication tech fights food fraud
PolyOne Corp. has launched an arsenal of technology products designed to help food manufacturers and brand owners protect products against fraud.
Smoke flavouring regulation to hit European agenda
The European Commission will review 11 authorised smoke flavouring primary products later this month, taking into consideration the European Food Safety Authority‘s (EFSA) previous safety concerns.
Nestlé gets big love in brand survey
Nestlé has emerged as the top food and drink manufacturer in a survey of 70,000 consumers’ opinions about the world’s most beloved brands, compiled by APCO Insight.
Imported broiler meat shows increase in ESBL-producing E.coli
Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E.coli increased last year in imported broiler meat, according to a study in Denmark.
IBIE 2013: EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Fiber, whole grains and seeds: Packing nutritional punch into gluten-free
Bakers have a vast choice of grains and seeds that can nutritionally improve gluten-free products, including fibers, ancient grains and seeds, according to scientists.
‘Wicked’: DEFRA boss on GM opponents in developing countries
Those who oppose genetically modified (GM) rice enhanced with vitamin A in Africa and Asia are “wicked” and could be responsible for millions of premature deaths, warns environment secretary Owen Paterson.
Probiotics (Bl-04) may reduce common cold risk in active adults: Clinical trial
Daily supplements of the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis subsp lactis Bl-04 may reduce the risk of the common cold (upper respiratory tract infections or URTIs) in active adults, says a new study from Australia.
Rampant mislabelling of beef in Korea
In South Korea, more than 75 tonnes of US beef was passed off as coming from other countries over the first eight months of this year. It is said the illegal practice is to bypass restrictions that are meant to prevent the sale of meat containing a...
Mars devises strategy for US chocolate consumption to match Western European levels
Mars Chocolate North America claims pushing year-round sharing occasions is key to getting US chocolate consumption on par with high levels observed in many Western European nations.
Starbucks' Evolution Fresh opens $70 million manufacturing facility
High-pressure processing juice company Evolution Fresh has opened a juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, quadrupling the brand’s production of cold-pressed juice.
Introducing Food e-Vangelists: The small, highly influential consumer segment no CPG marketer can afford to ignore
A group of increasingly influential consumers who want to impact the way food is raised, grown, packaged and sold are flying under the radar of most food product marketers, according to the results of the third global “Food 2020” survey by public...
In conversation with Naturex: How versatile is spirulina extract for natural blues, greens & purple colors?
The FDA’s decision to allow manufacturers to use spirulina extract (from blue-green algae) to color confectionery has given US firms seeking to replace artificial colors more options for creating natural blue, green and violet shades. But what’s it like...
Why are Americans falling out of love with diet soda? And what are they drinking instead?
If current trends continue, carbonated soft drinks volumes could decline 15-20% by 2020 driven by sharp declines in diet variants, predicts Wells Fargo. But why have Americans fallen out of love with diet soda, and what are they drinking instead?
'China’s changing goalposts will cause multinational supplement drain'
The Chinese Food and Drug Administration is steering the dietary supplement industry towards a more restrictive environment by putting an end to importing such products as food.
How will big brands celebrate World Food Day?
Dow, Unilever, and other food-focused companies are pitching in to fight hunger and improve access to healthful, sustainable food.
Russia raises more objections to Polish meat
The Russian government has once again questioned the quality of Polish meat imported into its territory, raising concerns in Poland that Russia might impose import restrictions or a ban.
Uruguay beef sector hails Chinese export success
The executive director of Uruguay’s intensive cattle producers’ association, AUPCIN, has said that he expects the rapid growth in sales of Uruguayan beef to China to continue over the next few years, due to a number of significant competitive advantages...
European Patent Office revokes Nespresso coffee pod patent
Nestlé has said it is ‘disappointed’ by a European Patent Office (EPO) decision to revoke a patent for its Nespresso coffee pod system.
EUROPEN 2013: Exclusive interview with MD Virginia Janssens
EU packaging 10-year review will see dramatic changes
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, which sets recovery and recycling targets for EU Member States, must increase EPR (extended producer responsibility) scheme transparency and focus on minimizing post-consumer packaging waste, said Virginia...