MEPs call for mandatory labelling of non-stunned meat
Eight MEPs have tabled a Written Declaration to the European Parliament, calling for compulsory method of slaughter labelling on animals that have not been pre-stunned.
Archives for November 22, 2013
Canadian pig bosses welcome EU trade agreement
Canadian pig bosses have welcomed a trade agreement between Canada and the European Union before a House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture earlier this week.
WINE VISION 2013: LIVE FROM THE SHOW FLOOR, NOVEMBER 18-20
Senior Amazon executive predicts quantum leap in online alcohol sales
Senior Amazon executive Bram Duchovnay says the multinational sees enormous potential in global alcohol sales but admits ‘there is a tonne of stuff that we don’t know at this point’.
FiE video: Almond Board of California talks global supply and demand
The Almond Board of California talks pollination, global supply and Chinese demand at this year’s FiE event in Frankfurt.
Big Interview: Greg Steltenpohl, CEO of Califia Farms and founder of Odwalla
Decline in soft drinks not catastrophic for beverage industry: Odwalla founder
“The slowdown of soft drinks is not going to be catastrophic for the beverage industry,” said Greg Steltenphol, CEO of beverage manufacturer Califia Farms and founder of Odwalla, discussing the recent slump in carbonated soft drink sales—particularly...
Dispatches from #FIE2013
Researchers back zinc citrate bioavailability
A just published study has found zinc citrate is equal to zinc gluconate and higher than zinc oxide in terms of bodily intake, research that could help battle regional deficiencies and conditions like diarrhea.
Benecol ahead of Unilever Pro-activ with bone-heart claims?
Benecol has expanded its plant stanol, cholesterol management-based health offering in the UK by adding vitamins that permit approved EU heart and bone health claims – a move analysts said should resonate with older consumers and give rival pro-activ...
FIE 2013: FoodNavigator team round-up
Our team of journalists is back in the office after three very busy days at FIE. In this final round-up podcast, we share our thoughts on the show.
European sweetener trends: Are stevia mergers on the horizon?
Stevia use in new products is booming, while artificial sweeteners still lead the way on a global basis. However, in coming years, market research organisation Canadean foresees a spate of mergers and acquisitions in the stevia industry, to consolidate...
Dispatches from #FiE2013
NDA Panel member on antioxidants: 'It's not over yet, but it's extremely difficult.'
Antioxidants have had a tough ride in recent years, with a raft of negative opinions for health claims being dealt out by the European Food Safety Authority, but there is still hope, says Professor Hans Verhagen.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: ‘Game-changing’ Keurig 2.0 will tackle unlicensed K-Cup challenge
The much-anticipated ‘Keurig 2.0’ single-cup brewing system with ‘interactive readability’ (that doesn’t work with unlicensed/copycat pods) will offer such “game-changing functionality” that consumers - and unlicensed players - will want to switch,...
Judge gives provisional thumbs up to $5.3m settlement over ‘healthy’ claims on Muscle Milk
A judge has provisionally approved a $5.3m settlement between CytoSport and California plaintiff Claire Delacruz in a false advertising class action lawsuit over the marketing of Muscle Milk bars and beverages.
FDA to outline where a liquid supplement ends and a conventional food and beverage begins
The FDA is preparing to finalize guidance clarifying the often hazy dividing line between liquid supplements and conventional beverages and foods as the debate over the proliferation of caffeine-containing products intensifies.
Diabetes changing the way the Middle East eats
Food and beverage companies must take note of the growing awareness of diabetes in the Middle East if they want to truly tap the market to its full potential.
Start-ups still have a strong chance in Middle East market
Breaking into the food and beverage market can be a challenge for many start-up companies, leading many businesses to either sink without a trace or opt for the franchise market rather than set up from scratch.
Cattle management is reason for bTB reduction, finds new study
Falling UK and Northern Irish bovine TB (bTB) rates have been proven to be a result of cattle management rather than culling, according to official statistics.
Special Edition: Super grains! From chia to quinoa
Chia boom: With 239% growth, chia category set to hit $1 bn by 2020
Driven by demands from the cereals, snacks and beverage categories, and growing at a whopping 239%, is there anything to stop the rise of chia?