Most stocks and gravies miss salt targets
Stock cubes and gravies contain ‘high and unnecessary’ amounts of hidden salt, according to an analysis from Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).
Archives for December 19, 2013
Probiota 2014, February 4-5, Amsterdam
Probiota 2014: The ultimate pre- and probiotic science-business blend
Probiota 2014 – relocated from Brussels to Amsterdam and organised by NutraIngredients – will bring together the finest scientific and commercial minds operating in the pre- and probiotic sector in a 2-day, 2-stream event.
Whole Foods to drop Chobani in early 2014
Whole Foods said Wednesday it plans to dump Chobani as a yogurt supplier at the beginning of 2014, citing a number of reasons—primarily that it has become more selective in shelf allocation with the recent explosion of Greek yogurt brands.
California 2014 drought could send waves through US commodity markets
A looming water crisis in California has led more than 50 California lawmakers to request the declaration of a state drought emergency. The dire water situation for the upcoming crop year could send ripples through US agricultural supply says the...
Global group now looking to ramp up efforts to promote food safety
Industry, academics and NGOs from more than 70 countries recently gathered on Singapore to evaluate how successful a global initiative to promote food safety has been in its first year.
'We expect consumption in Europe to remain weak'
Natra to increase American and Asian presence by 50% in two years
Natra announced it will open a sales office in Hong Kong this year, as well as its first production site outside Europe, in Canada.
Regulation in 2014 PART TWO: The snack food and beverage industries grapple with increased transparency
The debate rages on over whether government should have a say in what consumers eat and drink, as the high-profile proposed cap on soda sizes brought the issue into the limelight in 2013. For the trade associations representing the beverage and snack...
A recent Museum of Food and Drink round table debated the merits and shortfalls of the large soda ban.
Delving into Bloomberg’s proposed cap on super-size soda
Earlier this month, New York City’s Museum of Food and Drink hosted a panel discussion at New York City’s CUNY School of Public Health examining New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed cap on super-size sodas, which was rejected by the state...
Gut reaction: Zero-calorie sweeteners produce same response as water
Consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners in a drink may have an identical effect on gut responses as water, according to newly published human data.
Campden BRI Food Labelling Seminar January 30
FIC Regulation: ‘The pressure is on’
Campden BRI, food and drink research and services, has seen a surge in companies looking for advice on the European Union’s Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation and how to comply with the impending deadline.
EU seeks to ban farm animal cloning
The European Commission has proposed a ban on cloning of farm animals and the use of their meat and milk for food.
Brussels to consult on meat ingredient origin labelling
The European Commission is to consult with ministers and MEPs on whether to draft a law insisting that such information must be included on all food products using meat as an ingredient. It follows the release yesterday (Tuesday) of a report on origin...
Aus and NZ clear Thermo Fisher takeover of Life Tech
Thermo Fisher Scientific's US$13.6bn takeover of Life Technologies has been cleared by the Australian and New Zealand competition commissions after the firm agreed to sell part of its business.
Oz complementary healthcare body trains guns on authors of latest slur
The newly installed, tough-talking chief executive of the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia has a new target in his sights after hitting out at the “misguided approach” by some academics towards non-conventional medicine.
Hershey to acquire iconic Chinese confectionery firm
Hershey Netherlands B.V. has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Chinese confectionery and snack firm Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Company (SGM) - and the remaining 20% in 2015.
EFSA evaluation of molecular typing for foodborne pathogens
There are no current molecular or phenotypic typing methods for foodborne pathogens that matched up to all pre-defined criteria, according to an EU scientific opinion.
Ukraine sees big jump in poultry and meat exports
Ukraine’s meat exports rose by almost 60% year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2013.
General Mills: ‘We are not waiting on industry trends to improve’
General Mills reported lower-than-expected earnings for Q2, fiscal 2014 but said it plans to reinvigorate business in the second half with NPD.
Australia benefits from Korea’s higher beef imports
Australian frozen beef exports to South Korea hit their highest level since March 2011 in November, according to Meat and Livestock Australia.