Month-long cooling off ordered for sriracha maker
The makers of a popular sauce, already in hot water with city officials, have been told to cool it on shipments for a month
Archives for December 13, 2013
CRA president: ‘Corn sugar’ campaign wasn’t some kind of bait and switch effort to deceive people about HFCS
Corn - and more specifically high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) - has a “very serious image problem”, says Corn Refiners Association (CRA) president and CEO John Bode, and he’s on a mission to do something about it.
McDonald’s reaffirms commitment to halal
McDonald’s has said it will strive toward the development of harmonised halal standards across the Middle East, as it reaffirmed its commitment to various requirements in place.
Dairy consumption in the Middle East up by 50% in five years
The six Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries are now consuming more dairy than ever before thanks to changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, a new report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International said.
‘Immunobiotic’ may help reduce cold, flu risk: Human data
Daily supplements of a heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 may reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), such as cold and flu, says a new study from Japan.
Supplier of tart cherry ground meat enhancer eyes retail market
A longtime school foodservice supplier of meat enhancer is looking to get its flavorless, tart cherry-based blend—which it claims can increase product yield, extend shelf life, reduce fat content, lower cost and decrease the carcinogenic effect of...
POP! Gourmet Popcorn secures landmark distribution deal in Middle East
Premium popcorn maker POP! Gourmet Popcorn has struck a deal with a leading retail and hospitality conglomerate in the Middle East that will significantly boost its presence in international markets.
Got Chocolate Milk? Olympic campaign will 'extend product equity'
The new Built with Chocolate Milk campaign, the flavored, mustache-free sister of Got Milk?, will provide the US dairy industry with an opportunity to develop the "brand and nutritional equity" of milk, the organisation behind it has claimed.
Food and Drink Federation details route map for growth
Improving knowledge transfer is one of three key ambitions revealed by the Food and Drink Federaton (FDF), as part of its plan to deliver sustainable growth for the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.
Spread of Salmonella in post-harvest tomatoes
Tomato type, maturity and seasonal variability are the strongest factors affecting the ability of Salmonella to multiply in the fruit post-harvest.
Saudi Arabian packaging sector set to soar
In a recently released report, analysts TechNavio have forecast the Saudi Arabian packaged food market to grow at a CAGR of 8.95% from 2012 to 2016.
Horsemeat crisis prompts new ways to tackle food fraud
The horsemeat crisis has prompted new ways to ensure the authenticity of meat products, according to experts at Norwich Research Park.
UK must prioritise fight against food crime, states review
An independent review into the UK food supply chain has concluded that more must be done to tackle criminal activity and food fraud.
When is a colour not a colour? When it’s a food…
New guidance on colouring foods clears up a problematic question for the food industry in Europe: When is a colour a food additive, requiring an E number, and when is it a food extract with colouring properties?
Polyols promising for sugar-free muffins: Study
Maltitol, isomalt and sorbitol can successfully replace sugar in muffins without any drastic changes to batter properties, finds research.
Red and processed meat consumption linked to gestational diabetes, warn experts
Women who eat a lot of red and processed meats even before they become pregnant may have a significant risk of developing gestational diabetes, warns a new commentary published in the BMJs Evidence-Based Nursing.