Toastable pastry: Grupo Bimbo files US patent
Grupo Bimbo has developed a process that uses flavored fats to laminate pastry layers, enabling the end product to be toasted without flavor loss.
Archives for December 17, 2013
Georgia and Moldova emerge as markets for EU pork
Pork meat producers stand to benefit from the comprehensive free trade agreements the European Union (EU) has signed with Georgia and Moldova at the end of November.
Sugar prices to edge higher as deficit looms
Sugar prices are set to edge upwards of 8% next year due to a decline in global production, according to Rabobank.
Allergy insights: Research suggests fish allergens more specific than previously assumed
The proteins that can lead to fish allergies and intolerances may be much more species-specific than previously assumed, according to new research.
Pastry makers should brighten up, says Pidy
The patisserie world has not fully tapped into vibrant colors but should, a manager at Pidy says.
Hershey ups palm oil pledge but Greenpeace wants more
Hershey has committed to purchasing 100% traceable and sustainably-sourced palm oil by the end of 2014. Greenpeace has welcomed the move, but has reservations about timelines and terminology.
Frutarom's acquisition of US flavor house Hagelin will bolster stance in North, South American markets
Israel-based flavor and food ingredient firm Frutarom Industries has acquired US-based Hagelin Flavor Technologies for $52.4 million, the company announced Friday. Hagelin has corporate offices in New Jersey. In addition, the company has offices in the...
Red Bull targets China for expansion (UPDATED)
Red Bull is planning to roll out its best-selling energy drink in China after gaining the necessary permissions, and is building an office in Shanghai, a spokesperson told FoodNavigator-USA. The news was initially reported in Austrian newspaper Kronen...
Illness from VTEC E.coli costs $400m per year in Canada
Verotoxigenic E.coli (VTEC) costs almost CAD$404m per year in primary infections and long-term health outcomes in Canada, according to a study.
Russian firm to build huge duck plant
Russian poultry meat producer Evrodon has announced plans to build one of the country’s largest duck meat production complexes near the Russian capital and the main sales market.
Stevia, sucralose and aspartame: Which has the sweetest reputation?
While stevia's reputation remains sweet, sucralose and aspartame are slipping behind. Canadean looks at which sweeteners receive the best and worst press.
FSA calls for MSM safety research
A research call on the safety of Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) compared to other meat products will help assess whether current restrictions are appropriate to protect public health.
Italy says UK traffic light labelling could harm traditional foods
The UK’s traffic light nutrition labelling system is unfair on Italian foods and could harm EU trade in traditional goods, according to the Italian delegation at the EU Council of Ministers.
SPECIAL EDITION: AUTOMATION & CONTROL
How safe is your food processing workforce?
Rockwell Automation has launched an online tool to help managers assess the exposure to their workers and optimize their safety programs.
BUNGE: ‘OUR POSITION REFLECTS LEGAL PROCESS & COMPLIANCE’
Coke supplier Bunge cops flak from Guarani Indians
Brazil’s Guarani Indians are urging Coca-Cola not to source sugar from Bunge after the agri-business was attacked for alleged ‘land grabbing’ in a recent Oxfam report.
DDW acquires Danisco food colorings from DuPont
D.D. Williamson (DDW) has acquired the food coloring product line and related processing equipment from Danisco USA Inc., which had been part of DuPont Nutrition & Health since 2011. Financial terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
San Francisco City Attorney defuses ‘meritless’ Monster Energy lawsuit
Monster’s lawsuit seeking to block the San Francisco City litigation seeking to force it to reform its energy drinks, packaging and marketing practices has been thrown out by a Federal court.
Bolthouse leverages Instagram in first beverage-focused ad campaign
When 100-year-old food and beverage manufacturer Bolthouse Farms decided to launch its first ever consumer advertising campaign focused on beverages this year, the brand harnessed the visual power of Instagram after realizing the app’s potential among...
US meat industry welcomes salmonella action plan
The American meat industry has welcomed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) newly introduced ‘Salmonella Action Plan’.
Typhoon-hit farmers begin massive replanting programme
One month after Typhoon Haiyan struck a devastating blow to the Philippines, farmers who lost essential crops and supplies are receiving the first wave of emergency seeds, restoring hope for a productive planting season and much-needed food for the...
Takeover Panel steps in to bring order to Warrnambool mess
Australia’s Takeover Panel has called the revisions made to the fraught takeover deal by Saputo of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter “confusing” and “disrupting” as it attempted to simplify the heated three-way bidding war for the Australian dairy manufacturer.
SPX lands $50m Synutra France infant formula plant contract
SPX has landed a contract worth more than $50m (€36m) to kit out Synutra International’s first infant formula manufacturing plant in Europe.
Social climbers: Aussies plump for premium chocolate
Lindt, Ferrero and artisanal chocolatiers could be set to profit from thriving demand for premium chocolate in Australia, market analysts Leatherhead Food Research say.