Non-thermal techniques to protect food in supply chain
Combining pulsed electric and magnetic fields could address the loss of food quality due to freezing and thawing in storage and transportation.
Archives for November 26, 2013
Chobani begins UK withdrawal ahead of 'locally sourced' yogurt relaunch
Chobani has begun pulling its strained yogurt range from shelves in the UK ahead of a "locally sourced, locally crafted" product relaunch in 2014 or 2015.
Euromonitor highlights Nordic food trends
Healthy foods, premiumisation and private label all present untapped opportunities in Nordic countries, according to market research organisation Euromonitor International.
Ukrainian business to spend $1bn on pig-breeding project in Russia
Ukrainian holding company Conti is planning to construct a large number of pig farms in the Kursk Oblast region of Russia, with the capacity for 100,000t-150,000t of carcases per year, costing approximately US$1bn.
Eating nuts daily tied to lower overall death rate: Harvard study
People who ate a daily handful of nuts were 20% less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than those who didn’t, according to the largest study of its kind by scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Bringham & Women’s Hospital and...
Majority of Americans who read calorie info at restaurants use it, though number is small
Just a third (36.4%) of US adults read calorie information when it is available at fast-food and chain restaurants, but 95.4% of those that do read it use this information at least sometimes when making their food choices, according to a new study.
FAO backs dairy to raise nutrition among poorest people
Dairy products have an important role to play in improving nutritional levels among the world’s poorest people, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says in a new book.
Indonesia looks at alternatives to Oz food imports as tensions gather
What began as outrage over phone bugging accusations has now escalated to the point that Indonesia revealed it was turning away from Australian food imports.
Maximise sweetener and acid profiles to aid natural flavours success, says expert
Manufacturers should look to re-address the basic levels of sweeteners and acids in their products in order to increase the success of natural flavour formulations, according to flavour and formulation expert Lindsey Bagley.
Mocon clears the air with O2 test
Mocon has launched a system that gauges oxygen transmission rates through flat materials and food packaging.
Norwegian government to tackle meat tariffs
The newly installed centre-right Norwegian government has stressed its determination to reduce or abolish controversial tariffs on meat imports from the European Union (EU), despite vocal opposition.
Kettyle wins Middle East contracts
Kettyle Irish Foods has secured contracts worth £1m to supply premium dry-aged beef and lamb to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Vivione partners with FDA to expand pathogen detection tech
Vivione Biosciences has partnered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand its diagnostic system for detecting bacterial pathogens.
Liquid lucre: Diageo prizes scale as basis for Asia Pacific success
Diageo says it see a massive opportunity for international spirits in the Asia Pacific and claims its scale lends it a significant competitive advantage in the region.
Special Edition: Ancient Grains
Sorghum has bright future with formulation flexibility, drought tolerance
Sorghum is an ancient grain whose natural genetic diversity leaves it well positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, experts say.
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Why does the US continue to drink less milk?
US milk consumption has been steadily declining since the mid 1970s. But why? DairyReporter.com's US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, examines the factors driving the decrease and the industry efforts to reverse the trend.
NYC Health Dept unveils provocative new ad campaign targeting sugary drinks: 'Your kids could be drinking themselves sick'
New York City’s Health Department has unveiled a new anti-obesity campaign highlighting the potential health risks of excessive sugary drink consumption.
What is the true cost of reduced plant food consumption?
Increasing intakes of soy and other plant-based foods and supplements can reduce environmental burdens – but does the political will exist to do it? Not really, says the chair of the 10-year-old European Natural Soyfood Manufacturers Association (ENSA).
Artificial sweeteners are safe and effective tools for weight management, says obesity specialist
While consumer concerns over artificial sweeteners have been blamed - in part - for the funk the diet soda market currently finds itself in (click here), the fact remains that they are safe and effective tools for weight management, according to one...
Energy drinks under the microscope at 'myth-busting’ IFT webinar: How much caffeine are we really consuming, and is it safe?
While the FDA has raised concerns about the recent proliferation of caffeine-containing products on the market, particularly those marketed at young people, new data suggests energy drinks and shots contribute “minimally” to total caffeine intakes, say...
High sodium: Intervention is one way to cure
A health programme based on community intervention has been shown to achieve a significant reduction in sodium intake among rural residents in northern China.
Saputo launches ‘improved and simplified’ WCB takeover bid
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has tabled an “improved and simplified” takeover offer for in-demand Australian dairy Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB).
This year’s almonds ‘smallest in 40 years’
This year’s almond crop has produced the smallest almonds in 40 years, meaning potential problems for food manufacturers that rely on a particular size of whole or sliced almond, according to Blue Diamond Growers.
Changing landscape: Environmental issues for food firms
General Mills has become the latest in a line of companies in the food industry to fall foul of past environmental actions.
Frulact Group to sell controlling stake in Algerian JV
Portuguese fruit preparations firm Frulact Group has agree to sell its 51% controlling stake in its Algerian joint venture, withdrawing from unit in July.