How will higher meat demand affect food prices?
Increased demand for animal protein will push up meat prices – but not necessarily grain prices, claims a new report from UK think tank the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).
Archives for January 8, 2014
Singapore scientists devise sensor to recreate flavours on the tongue
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have found a way to replicate food and drink flavours on the tongue with a virtual simulator.
FDA 'respectfully declines' judges' plea for it to determine if GMOs belong in all-natural products
The FDA has written to three federal judges handling civil cases vs food manufacturers over natural claims to “respectfully decline” their request to come to an administrative determination of whether GMOs belong in ‘all-natural’ foods.
USDA criticises Canadian meat inspection
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) the lowest of three scores on its meat audits.
Lactalis to acquire Indian dairy Tirumala Milk Products
French dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Indian dairy, Tirumala Milk Products Company - marking its entry into the world's largest dairy market.
Nestlé links with US human cell supplier to advance nutrition research
Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has inked a deal with a Wisconsin-based biotech firm that will keep it in supply of human brain and liver cells for nutrition testing purposes with a focus on drinks, smoothies and other products...
'Improper' use of biocides in food production may be public health risk, say researchers
The use of biocides in food products may be endangering, rather than protecting, public health by increasing antibiotic resistance in potentially harmful bacteria, warn researchers.
Wal-Mart will reject non-compliant PTI labels from January 1, 2014
Demand soars for PTI compliant labels in the Cloud
NiceLabel has created a free PTI (Produce Traceability Initiative) case label printing application hosted in the cloud.
Natural astaxanthin suppliers form trade organization to help differentiate their ingredients from synthetics
Three suppliers of astaxanthin derived from algae have announced plans to band to together to form an ingredient-specific trade organization to publicize the benefits of their ingredients and highlight the differences from other forms on the market. The...
Brazil seeks to improve poultry inspection
Brazil’s poultry inspection standards are to be scrutinised in a new initiative that aims to reduce the number of carcases condemned in plants.
Kosher is only one slice of Wholly Wholesome’s pie, says CEO
Opportunities in kosher bakery alone are fairly limited, but alongside gluten-free, vegan and organic it’s valuable, says Wholly Wholesome CEO.
Fatty diet may impact metabolism through circadian rhythms, say researchers
Consumption of a high-fat diet can affect metabolism by effectively reprogramming the circadian 'clock' in our liver, according to new research.
Study weighs value vs. health goals in consumer mindset
It’s been 10 years since McDonald’s scrapped the ‘supersize’ menu from its restaurants, but the value concept of getting more food for the same amount of money remains an effective business tool for the food industry, and tends to have negative...
What next for all-natural claims?
One of the most emotive - and politically-charged - claims in food labeling, ‘all-natural’ is also one of the most hotly disputed from a legal perspective.
Aussies find way to improve sugar yields through new bacterium
University of Queensland scientists, in collaboration with the Australian sugar industry, have discovered a new species of bacterium that could potentially reduce the need for nitrogen fertiliser in cane farming while also improving yields of the crop.
Bad press affecting energy drink category: Mintel
On the heels of several lawsuits as well as proposed legislation on the marketing of energy drinks and shots, the category has faced an onslaught of negative media attention over the past several months, leading many consumers to question the health and...