Diet can 'rapidly and reproducibly' alter our gut bacteria: Study
Shifts in dietary patterns can radically alter the microbial make-up of our gut in less than a day, leading to rapid alterations in the functions of our microbiota, say researchers.
Archives for December 16, 2013
Low fat labelling may encourage consumption
Foods labelled ‘low fat’ or ‘low calorie’ may encourage consumers to eat more, according to a study published in the journal Appetite.
Hungary aims for 12% pork consumption increase
Hungary’s Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas has announced plans to boost consumption of pork in the country by some 12% in 2014. This will be achieved through a campaign focused on promoting domestically produced pork, the minister said.
IFF invests in Jakarta manufacturing and creative centre
US-based International Flavors & Fragrances, one of the world’s biggest developers of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, has revealed plans to invest over US$50m in its flavours operations in Jakarta.
China to name and shame food safety offenders
China has issued a new draft regulation that would give regulators the authority to blacklist food and beverage manufacturers that have breached food safety standards in the country.
Third time unlucky: Cocoa deficit to hit prices in 2014?
A third consecutive cocoa deficit will send prices skyrocketing in 2014, according to Rabobank analysis.
EU court annuls Commission GM potato approval
A European court has annulled approval of BASF’s genetically modified (GM) Amflora potato in the European Union, saying the Commission had not followed proper procedures.
Imported fresh basil source of Norwegian Shigella outbreak
Basil pesto sauce was the source of a Shigella outbreak that sickened 46 people, according to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Brady’s washdown labels make UK debut
Brady’s has launched a high pressure and chemical resistant label, which stays intact during food and beverage cleaning processes.
InstantLabs blogging the way to food safety
InstantLabs has launched a food safety blog to tackle food safety issues, micro and molecular biology and lab techniques.
Study: Breakfast cereal improves mood, but brain performance?
Adolescents who consume breakfast cereal in the morning are more alert, content and in some instances show improved cognitive performance, according to Kellogg-funded research.
New Zealand to spend $64m on meat boost
New Zealand meat processors, farmers and government have signed a deal on a new multi-million-dollar programme to boost meat quality and competitiveness.
Australian winemakers reeling under supermarket domination
Australian winemakers have come out punching against the country’s dominant supermarket chains with a new action plan framed to move the wine industry towards greater profitability.
Euromonitor beverage industry outlook: Declines in carbonates, the promise of 'natural' and the war on caffeine
From declining interest in soft drinks to the ongoing war on caffeine and the explosion of raw juices and functional beverages, 2013 has certainly been an eventful one for the beverage category. Count on another strong year for premium juices, coconut...
Crop physiologist: Drought resistant peanuts needed
The University of Florida will further research to develop drought resistant peanuts – a big need for industry in light of extreme weather conditions, its lead crop physiologist says.
A look at regulation in 2014 PART ONE: Farm bill, sugar labels and biotech
What will 2014 bring on the regulatory front for the food and beverage industry? From the stagnant farm bill to the ongoing debate on biotech to consumer confusion on the various forms of sweeteners, trade associations representing the sugar, HFCS and...
US senators aim to remove corn ethanol mandate
Two US senators have introduced a bill to eliminate the corn ethanol mandate within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), pointing to rising food and animal feed prices.
JRC unveils software to measure consumer exposure
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched downloadable software to estimate EU consumers' exposure to certain substances.
Change in Brussels is biggest 2014 challenge for Euro snacks
Snack makers will need to iron out misperceptions and talk about health efforts all over again as EU parliament changes next year, says the European Snacks Association (ESA).
Novasep to open new process engineering subsidiary in India
Novasep will expand its presence in India with the opening of a process engineering services division within its biotech business unit.
BRIC healthy dairy boom blooms; Europe down but not doomed
Brazil, Russia, India, China – as well as Mexico – are the fastest growing markets for functional dairy products, according to a Euromonitor International presentation given last week at the Healthy and Functional Dairy event.