Settlement reached on US slaughter lawsuit
US slaughterhouse and meat packing facilities involved in an animal abuse case have reached a multi-million-dollar settlement.
Archives for December 2, 2013
Mediterranean diet without breakfast may be best for diabetics
Diabetic consumers are better advised to eat a single large meal based on the Mediterranean diet, rather than several smaller meals per day, according to new research.
Stevia companies target half-sugar soft drinks
The taste of stevia-derived sweeteners has come a long way in just a few short years, and the major stevia suppliers are now focusing on cutting sugar by half in mainstream soft drinks.
Private equity firms divest Cloetta stake for $137m
Nordic Capital Fund and CVC Capital Partners have divested their 16.1% share of Scandinavian confectioner Cloetta following the merger with Leaf.
Adelaide researcher seeking ‘superfoodies’ for new study
A University of Adelaide researcher is seeking so-called “superfoodies” to participate in a study about the changing cultural perceptions of diet and health on Australian food production and consumption.
GrainCorp loses CEO to Coca-Cola Amatil after Treasury halts ADM move
It was revolving doors today in the Australian food and beverage industry as GrainCorp announced the departure of its chief executive, closely followed by Coca-Cola Amatil broadcasting its own new appointment.
Danone WPC dispute talks 'not working out': Fonterra
Fonterra may still face legal action from Danone over the recent whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare, the New Zealand-based dairy cooperative's CEO has admitted.
Soapbox
How could Séralini's GM study have made suckers of so many people?
The retraction last week by the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology of the widely criticised anti-GM research paper commonly referred to as “the Séralini paper” no doubt left many in the science community and food industry around the world rightly...
Clean labels, transparency and the rise of Greek yoghurt: Ingredion talks top European trends
The horsemeat crisis has boosted consumer demand for clean labels and ingredient traceability, according to vice president and general manager EMEA at Ingredion Jorgen Kokke.
Russia’s meat industry faces serious challenges
Russia’s meat production is set to grow at a slower rate in the run-up to 2016, compared to the period between 2008-2012, new analysis has shown.
EFSA hits back at ‘stricter controls’ call
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has hit back at claims from the UK’s largest union which appealed for stricter controls for the agency.
FoodQualityNews calling as mobile app launched
FoodQualityNews mobile app for Android and iPhone puts breaking industry news in the palm of your hand.
Ritter Sport ‘natural’ bust up with consumer group gets litigious
Ritter Sport and a German consumer group will go head-to-head in a court battle over the naturalness of vanilla flavoring piperonal.
Australian regulator blocks Saputo WCB takeover bid
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has been ordered by the Australian Takeovers Panel not to process any acceptances received under its latest bid for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB), following a complaint by rival bidder, Murray Goulburn.
Trailblazer Foods CEO: The US private label market has changed beyond all recognition
While private label penetration rates in the US “pale in comparison” to those in Europe, the way US retailers regard their store brands has changed dramatically in recent years, according to the CEO of one leading manufacturer.
Global demand for spirulina-derived natural blue food colorings could grow 10-fold, says DIC as it plans new extraction plant in CA
Tokyo-based DIC Corporation - which claims to be the world’s largest producer of blue-green algae spirulina - is investing $10m into a new extraction plant in southern California to meet growing demand for natural blue food colors.
Hostess Brands may move beyond US soon, president says
Hostess Brands could move beyond the US as strong interest from around the world has the potential to spark partnerships, its president says.
Relaxation ice cream ahead of its time?
Relaxation beverage founder betting on sleepy time ice cream supplement
Ever found yourself unable to shake off the stress of the day even while enjoying your evening bowl of ice cream? Bebida Beverage Co. (BeBevCo), the manufacturer of Koma Unwind relaxation drink, hopes to address the roughly 100 million consumers who...
Monster blasts paper on energy drinks and heart contractility as 'alarmist and misleading'
Monster Beverage Corp has blasted as “alarmist and misleading” widely-publicized - but unpublished - research presented at a medical conference in Chicago showing that healthy adults who consumed energy drinks containing caffeine and taurine had higher...
Venezuelan government occupies Smurfit Kappa
The Venezuelan government has temporary moved into Smurfit Kappa Carton de Venezuela (SKCV), the Irish packaging firm’s subsidiary in the country.
Australian food chain faces sea trash risk
Australia’s food chain faces a risk in the shape of the plastics that are contaminating its waters that could threaten human health, a new study has suggested.
N Korea food security still dire although harvest is up for third year
An assessment by two United Nations agencies shows that staple food production in North Korea has increased for the third year running.
Cholesterol and high-fat diet linked to breast cancer development
High cholesterol could fuel the growth and spread of breast cancer, while a high-fat diet during puberty may also speed up development of the cancer, according to two new studies.
Lamb crop slightly up, despite lower performances
The UK’s lamb crop for 2013 has increased by 1%, despite lamb numbers falling by 5% in Scotland and 3% in Northern Ireland.
One off training event just isn’t enough - Alchemy
A one-off training event ‘just isn’t enough’ for food safety, according to Alchemy’s UK commercial director.