Gravity-free probiotics
Space…The final frontier for Yakult probiotics? 6-year study confirmed
Probiotic pioneer Yakult’s little bottles are to feature in a 6-year, gravity-free study at the International Space Station (ISS).
Archives for April 21, 2014
New partnership could boost UK organic meat exports to China
China will soon be able to buy organic British meat following the announcement of a new export partnership.
EU-US Free Trade Agreement opportunities discussed during industry visit
The potential opportunities for the beef and lamb sector from a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the USA were discussed at a recent industry exchange trip earlier this month.
Key Insights from Food Vision
Building for the future: DSM on lessons from Food Vision 2014
Industry needs to ‘dramatically innovate’ if it is to come up with sustainable solutions to feed the world, says James Bauly of DSM, as he summarises his take away messages from the event.
Punching holes in pop-science theory: Whole grains may cut inflammatory biomarkers in obese kids
Consuming whole-grain-rich foods for six weeks may slash levels of inflammatory biomarkers in overweight children, according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
Ukraine poultry producers adapt to new political conditions
The current political crisis has brought major changes in the work of Ukraine’s poultry industry, as the country has lost its main sales market and needs to look urgently for new export outlets.
Food safety research project to keep its PROMISE
An EU project which runs until the end of year is working towards food safety and quality in the region.
Campden BRI makes appointment ahead of new EU label rules
Campden BRI has appointed Melanie Ruffell as principal law advisor for its regulatory affairs team in order to meet growing demand for advice on matters such as the Food Information to Consumers Regulation (FIR), due to come into force in December 2014.
Don’t waste taste, say researchers with new technique to study chewing
How do food processors know how much salt is needed to give peanuts the best flavour and how much goes to waste? An Australian research team hopes to provide the answer after developing a new 3D modelling technique to show how flavour particles react to...
Japan to get vegetable-flavoured ice cream tubs from Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs is calling on Japanese consumers to eat their vegetables after announcing the launch in May of two new, veggie-influenced ice cream flavours.
Hillshire Brands snaps up Van’s Natural Foods in $165m deal
Hillshire Brands has struck a $165m deal to buy frozen breakfast and snack foods maker Van's Natural Foods from private equity firm Catterton Partners.
'I was astonished by this line of questioning.' More reaction to POM v Coke at the Supreme Court
The questions posed by Supreme Court Justices during oral arguments in a false advertising case brought by POM Wonderful against Coca Cola were nothing short of “astonishing”, according to one food law attorney that has been closely following the case.
Whole Foods Market tests novel food waste technology developed by ex-Microsoft execs
Is there a smarter way to deal with food waste? One firm convinced the answer is ‘yes’ is WISErg - a start-up founded by two former Microsoft execs that have just convinced Whole Foods Market to give their patent-pending technology a test-drive at its...
Special edition: Healthy beverage trends
Caliwater cactus drink founder: ‘We’re where Zico was 10 years ago’
Longtime friends and film and television industry colleagues Matt McKee and Melissa Reed’s plans for a locally sourced juice bar in downtown Los Angeles morphed into a beverage company whose flagship product is ready-to-drink prickly pear cactus water...
60-second interview: The day job
What do you do? Tony Bryant Loma Systems and Lock Inspection?
As part of FoodProductionDaily’s ongoing series of 60-second interviews with the movers and shakers of the food and beverage industry, we caught up with Tony Bryant, sales manager, Loma Systems and Lock Inspection.
Abraaj Group plans Middle East & North Africa expansion for Kool Food
Private equity firm Abraaj Group has acquired a stake in Moroccan chocolate company Kool Food and plans to expand distribution in the Middle East and Africa.
Food firms must cater for consumers on autopilot
Food and drink manufacturers need to make their products appear to be an effortless choice for consumers operating on autopilot and stop over rationalising their habits, advises leading behavioural scientist Dr Nick Southgate.
North Korean Emmental production training reports 'not true': French college
French training institute the National Dairy Industry College (ENIL) has rubbished reports it has agreed to school a North Korean delegation on the art of cheese making.
When it comes to NPD, is consumer 'liking' an overrated idea?
Testing the consumer liking of a new product may be an overrated idea that ‘breeds mediocrity’ and means products fail to differentiate themselves against the competition, according to David Howlett of MMR Research.