Food tracing tech hits 40K US retailers
The Food Marketing Institute is spreading traceability technology to its 40,000 US food retailer members.
Archives for December 9, 2013
BIOTECON Diagnostics launches assay for Salmonella strains
BIOTECON Diagnostics has launched an assay for detecting and identifying two Salmonella serovars.
Eco labels may make foods taste better
Foods may taste better when they carry eco-friendly labels – at least for consumers who are concerned about sustainability, according to a study published in PLoS ONE.
Yeast hydrolysate shows weight management potential in obese subjects: RCT
A hydrolysate from spent brewer’s yeast may help reduce body weight and fat levels in obese men and women, says a new human study from South Korea.
Chinese beef prices soar as local cattle herds shrink
China’s beef prices have been soaring as wealthier consumers consume more meat, and switch to beef from pork. But there are more fundamental issues at stake – not least the collapse in local herd numbers.
US sees new record for beef exports
US beef exports have once again bucked records, with volumes in October increasing by nearly 6%, reaching 107,471 metric tonnes (mt).
Canadian firm to bring encapsulated hemp oil ingredient to market for supplements, foods
Canadian firm Natural Splendid Ltd. is bringing to market a line of plant-based omega-3 products for supplements and functional foods based on technology developed at the University of British Columbia.
Wilmar’s no deforestation palm oil policy ‘dwarfs any previous commitment’
Environmental groups have welcomed a no deforestation policy from the world’s largest palm oil trader Wilmar International.
TEA ASSOCIATION OF CANADA STRESSES REGULATORY CONFORMANCE
High lead levels in Canadian teas a ‘significant concern’ for pregnant women
Scientists have ‘significant concerns’ over the risk to pregnant women after finding high lead levels in a wide range of teas sold in Canadian grocery stores.
Euromonitor on the year ahead in packaged food: battling industry fatigue, private label
Packaged food companies continue to see mid-range market share stolen from an increasingly sophisticated store brand segment. So they’ll look to stay relevant with continued focus on convenience and popular messaging like high protein.
Abu Dhabi farmers to supply meat to local Carrefour
Abu Dhabi farmers are to start supplying meat to major supermarket chains across the country, according to local news reports.
Health concerns drive growing organic market
A growing awareness about healthier foods and lifestyle diseases like diabetes and an expanding expat population are fuelling demand for organic food products in the Middle East.
What does the UK's first food engineering degree mean for industry?
A new sector-specific engineering degree at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK aims to tackle the current skills gap in food engineering, with the first students starting next year.In this guest article, director of employment and skills at the Food...
New grain silos to open in Fujairah
A plan to build grain silos in the second-smallest emirate could help improve food security in the region, if political threats materialise.
IFFO welcomes UK retailer support for responsible fish oil sourcing
UK retailers like Morrisons’, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are backing an international ‘responsible’ fish oil certification earned by 100 processing factories in 9 countries and representing 40% of global fish oil and fishmeal outputs.
Brekky champions and cereal offenders: Oz tastes in breakfast food ads
A tall teenaged boy kisses mum goodbye. Surfing at sunrise. Hypnotising taste. Nutritious energy. Superfood. Supermum. Stupid dad. And a public scale that weighs women as “Fabulous”. Yes, it’s breakfast advertising, Oz-style. But how much do Australians...
Fat reduction: 'It's not a fact of one size fits all,' says NIZO expert
Despite ever-growing consumer demand, when it comes to low fat reformulation a number of key challenges remain - and industry cannot take a 'one size fits all' approach.
Number of UAE organic farms on the rise
A recent UAE government report shows the number of organic producers has flourished in the region.
McDonald’s and Unilever SAI talks about beef contaminated by animal faeces
The Beef Working Group, which includes McDonald’s Europe, Unilever and Vion Food Group, will meet in Paris on February, 24, to discuss principles from the SAI Platform (Sustainable Agriculture Initiative).
Will 'all-natural' be phased out from product labels?
Amid mounting false advertising lawsuits and increased pressure from consumer advocacy groups, the future of the historically vague marketing term "natural" is in question.
Tingyi looking to continue acquisitions spree
Having already formed alliances with PepsiCo, Asahi Group and others over the last three years, China’s Tingyi is looking to further boost its portfolio, according to its chief financial officer.
Australian industry welcomes South Korea FTA
Australian beef and sheepmeat bosses are elated following the successful negotiation of a South Korea/Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), suggesting it will save the sector AU$1.25bn over 15 years.
Chobani goes head to head with Yoplait Greek 100 with new all-natural Simply 100 Greek yogurt
Chobani is going head-to-head with Yoplait Greek 100 with the launch of Chobani Simply 100 Greek Yogurt, a 100-calorie authentic strained Greek Yogurt sweetened with monk fruit, stevia leaf and evaporated cane juice.