FastRipe cheese 'the same...just made faster': AFI
Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has developed a milk protein that allows cheese makers to speed-up maturation time - offering a potentially significant reduction in storage costs.
Archives for February 13, 2014
Changing face of food safety in 2014
Increasing food microbiology testing, growing use of rapid microbial methods and booming business for food contract testing labs are three trends identified by Strategic Consulting, Inc
Canada first to approve flax cholesterol claim
The Flax Council of Canada has received approval for a health claim linking ground whole flaxseed to lower cholesterol from Health Canada’s Food Directorate, paving the way for more development and potential demand for food and beverage products...
PepsiCo: New non-cola beverages with stevia and sugar launching in US this year; colas in other markets
New non-cola products sweetened with stevia and sugar will hit the US market this year, while cola products combining stevia and sugar will be tested in other markets, says PepsiCo.
State gov’t bails out SPC Ardmona, Coca-Cola expects big write-downs
The Victorian government has stepped in to safeguard the future of SPC Ardmona following last month’s decision by the Australian government not to bail out the troubled fruit packer.
Legalising hemp for food would realise big benefits for Australia
Food made from hemp has great potential for Australia’s economy, according to the Complementary Healthcare Council, which is urging the country’s regulators to recognise the plant as a legitimate source of food.
Glut of unsold Chinese sucralose impacts outlook at Tate & Lyle: 2015 sucralose prices 15% lower
Tate & Lyle says it predicts a substantial deterioration in sucralose pricing owing to a glut of unsold Chinese sucralose which has forced it to reduce pricing in recently renewed contracts.
Invisible Sentinel Listeria assay given green light by AOAC
Invisible Sentinel’s assay for Listeria species has been backed by the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC).
EC to consider additional laws on animal welfare
European Commission officials are already considering whether to propose additional livestock welfare laws or guidelines, over and above the Commission’s May 2013 proposals for an animal welfare regulation that is now being considered by the European...
Russian President called to intervene in EU pork import ban
The largest Russian meat processors have sent an open letter to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, with a request to lift recently implemented restrictions on EU pork imports. According to them, this step has already resulted in “a catastrophic...
Rising vegetable oil demand linked to deforestation
Rising global demand for vegetable oils has accelerated deforestation, claims a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) – but there are deforestation-free alternatives available for businesses.
Nutrition, health and wellness drive Nestlé forward despite 'challenging' year
Shares in the world's biggest food company were down by around 2% this morning as Nestlé announced its slowest sales growth in four years and missed profit expectations for 2013.
Website provides route to market for food firms
Small food and drink firms and entrepreneurs can benefit from a new website that offers businesses without retail contracts opportunities to market their products.
The 2.6 second sales window and the rise of on-the-go products: Marketing guru gives insights for food marketing in the mobile era
Food product marketers have less than three seconds to grab consumer attention, and need think back to the old days of products in supermarket circulars to connect with consumers in the mobile era, says a leading marketing guru.
Kind Snacks sues Clif Bar over alleged copycatting
Kind Snacks has filed a lawsuit against Clif Bar for allegedly infringing its packaging trademarks.
Power to the Plants! Tree waters tipped to corner $2bn market by 2025
Plant-based waters derived from maple and birch trees can corner a $2bn market by 2025 according to industry expert Julian Mellentin.
US company vows to serve antibiotic-free chicken
US fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has announced its decision to start serving antibiotic-free chicken to its customers within the next five years.
Using maths to target Salmonella risk
Mathematical models to evaluate the risk of Salmonella in egg laying flocks have been created by researchers.
EU spirits industry keen to tap ‘unfulfilled potential’ in Vietnam
spiritsEUROPE tells BeverageDaily.com that the EU is keen to seal a free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam to help members including Diageo, Beam Inc. and Pernod Ricard open up a ‘priority’ market.
Tate & Lyle renews sucralose partnership with McNeil Nutritionals
Tate & Lyle PLC has renewed its partnership with McNeil Nutritionals, LLC to develop the global market for sucralose and the Splenda brand.
Mondelēz sales crumble after Chinese biscuit slowdown
Mondelēz International said it is “disappointed” with its first full year results as a global snack company.
Smell to sell: Imagining food smells may increase consumption
Imagining the smell of cake may lead people to eat more cake, suggests a study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Soda fizz or fizzle out? Stevia-sweetened Dr Pepper a US ‘litmus test’
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) will trial stevia sweetened versions of flag sodas Dr Pepper, 7-UP and Canada Dry in the US this year in a bold move one analyst says is a ‘litmus test’ for the future success of all-natural sodas.
Seasonal focus: 2014’s candy love-in
Money buys love in segmented US Valentine’s market
US Valentine’s candy consumers are expected to spend more than last year, but many will seek products on offer, while the rich will buy richer with more premium offerings.
Big interview: David Janow, co-founder and CEO, Axiom Foods
In conversation with plant-protein pioneer Axiom Foods: Rice, peas, and injecting ‘sanity’ into the heavy metals debate
Protein is undergoing a renaissance in food marketing, with high-protein claims appearing on everything from snack foods and sports beverages to soups and frozen yogurt. And plant proteins - particularly pea and rice - are gaining momentum.
China cracks down on water-injecting of cattle
Officials in a city in east China are designating official slaughterhouses and specific slaughter times for individual cattle in order to crack down on unscrupulous cattle dealers and slaughtering firms injecting cattle with water prior to slaughter to...
AOAC backing enables complete testing offering - InstantLabs
InstantLabs has said its E.coli O157 Test Kit certification by the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC), allows a ‘full suite of testing’ for major pathogens.