Food safety goes digital with time-temperature sensor
Thinfilm has developed time-temperature sensors that can be attached to packaging and tell when food in the supply chain has spoiled or reached a certain temperature.
Archives for March 10, 2014
Dispatches from the NCA State of the Industry Conference in Miami
US cocoa flavanol health claim nears but ‘not quite there yet’
More clinical trials are needed for a US health claim on cocoa flavanols, according to the National Confectioners’ Association’s technical director.
US senators demand Kellogg act fast to end Memphis lockout
Five US senators have called on Kellogg to ‘act swiftly’ and resolve its Memphis lockout, which has seen more than 200 employees unable to work at the ready-to-eat cereal plant for over four months.
ADM to go into commercial scale production of 'invisible' soy protein CLARISOY
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) plans to move into full-commercial scale production of CLARISOY - the ‘invisible’ soy protein developed by plant protein pioneer Burcon.
Premier Foods backs Prince Charles’ flood relief
Premier Foods is backing Prince Charles’ charity, In Kind Direct, to support communities devastated by floods in the south west of England.
Europe's meat production and demand should recover from past decline in 2014, says Brussels report
European Union (EU) meat demand and production are expected to recover this year, after two years of decline in EU pork and beef supplies, the European Commission predicted recently.
No GM staple foods approved in China, says agri minister
China has not given any approvals for the commercial production of genetically modified staple foods, the country’s agriculture minister has said.
INSIDE...VOLAC
Industry must debunk whey protein bodybuilding myths: Volac
While the whey protein market has evolved from a "bodybuilding-only market" there are still myths associated with its past that the industry must "debunk," says Volac.
SPECIAL FEATURE: What exactly is evaporated cane juice?
It’s been gracing food labels for years, but more recently, it’s also prompted a tsunami of civil litigation against firms from Chobani to Trader Joe’s. So what exactly is ‘evaporated cane juice’ (ECJ), and does the name accurately reflect what it...
Heinz recalls infant food due to packaging defect
Heinz is withdrawing six varieties of infant food sold in pouch and spout packaging in Canada due to a potential packaging defect.
Recalls down but more affected
Food recalls dropped in the fourth quarter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but the number of consumers affected nationwide more than doubled, according to ExpertRECALL figures.
Global food prices rise on strong demand and poor weather
Global food prices are at their highest levels in months – but it is too early to say whether it will be an ongoing upward trend, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said.
Palm oil in troubled waters with new Sumatra death accusation
Greenpeace has suggested that security forces in a palm oil concession linked to the supply of Wilmar International might have been complicit in the death of a member of the Sumatran indigenous community that has been fighting for the recognition of...
Innocent shakes up smoothies with functional launches
Coke-owned Innocent is launching a functional smoothie range in the UK from April centered on soft health claims - three varieties will use 'defense' 'energise' and 'antioxidant' positioning.
Religion, weather and age: The Middle East and its calcium problem
A rapidly aging population, a hot climate and clothing restrictions owing to Islam are making the Middle East the right kind of market for calcium-enriched mineral water, according to one German-based company.
Dietary guidelines are wrong on saturated fats, claims cardiovascular researcher
Recommendations to replace saturated fat with carbohydrates or polyunsaturated fat are “severely challenged” and should be revised, claims an editorial published in Open Heart, a new journal from the BMJ Group.
Europe and Customs Union to join forces to fight ASF
Veterinary services in the Customs Union and the European Union (EU) plan to develop a coordinated approach to combat the spread of African swine fever (ASF), according to a statement from Russian Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fyodorov.
Mondelez puts Facebook at core of media investment
Mondelez International has partnered with another social media titan in Facebook, months after announcing a deal with Twitter.
Study: Canned produce more affordable, just as nutritious as fresh
Despite recent improvements in the American diet, public health concerns about obesity and hunger still abound. At the center of the both issues is a call for better access to and consumption of fruits and vegetables.
SE Asian women concerned about bone health but shun beneficial diet
Southeast Asian women are more worried about the effects of poor bone health than an expanding waistline, according to a new report on opinions towards ageing.
Devro to invest in £50m China factory
Scottish collagen casing firm Devro is to invest £50m (US$83.8m) in a new manufacturing facility near Shanghai, China.
PITTCON 2014
Food testing can tell the tale of taste
A representative from Shimadzu says food analysis can gauge a product's taste, aroma, and texture to predict its chances of success in stores.
PITTCON 2014
Life Technologies: Foodborne illness hits 1 in 6 Americans
Growing concerns about foodborne illness, waste, and feeding a booming global population are placing increasing demands on food testing, according to Life Technologies.
Nanosilver concerns raised by researchers
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can penetrate cells and possibly cause damage but saying they make you sick is ‘premature’, according to a study.