Barcodes on packaging to play ‘even more critical role’
Barcodes in the food and beverage industry will play an even more critical role, according to Global Vision automated proofreading technologies.
Archives for August 25, 2014
Cargill soluble fiber nears commercialization; big potential for kids’ products
Just over a year on from Cargill’s purchase of soluble wheat bran extract from health and nutrition firm Fugeia, the supplier is edging closer to commercializing the soluble dietary fiber and powerful antioxidant, as consumers worldwide (and at all ages)...
Asia takes guts, but Australia’s complementary landscape has your back
With Australia's domestic market maturing, many complementary health companies are seeing the growth that some of the big brands are enjoying in Asia and are keen to ride in on their coat tails.
Destination China for Australian hemp
China might be one of the world’s biggest producers of hemp, but the quality of the crop is low compared to Australian imports, according to one of the first hemp farmers Down Under.
Microbiome 'disruption' in early life linked to obesity in adulthood
Certain gut bacteria could help to shape our metabolism in early life, while disrupting these bacteria appears to increase the risk of obesity in later adulthood, say researchers.
Alliance formed in Germany on animal welfare
The food industry in Germany has formed an alliance to tackle ongoing criticism about animal husbandry, with the meat industry, farmers and retailers all keen to see stricter animal welfare standards enforced.
E.coli O121 outbreak over, says CDC
The multistate outbreak of Shiga-toxin producing E.coli O121 which sickened 19 people has ended, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bubble science: Researchers reveal 'surprising' nano-emulsion effect
In a finding that has wide industrial applications, researchers from the USA have found that the bursting of bubbles can help to create nano-scale mixtures of non-soluble mixtures.
Blog: So you can’t find the right Asian distributor?
One of the more common gripes we hear at FoodNavigator-Asia from international companies looking to sell their products and services in Asia’s vast new market, is the loops they have to jump through to find the right local distributor.
Companies expanding into Asia must first understand local physiology
Back when Europe and North America were there dominant growth markets for the food industry, Asia was considered as little more than an extension of their traditional business and dominated by unorganised local companies.
Campylobacter risk in festive dish highlights hygiene importance
Eating a national festive dish is a risk factor for human campylobacteriosis in Switzerland, according to researchers.
Mussels and joints: A homegrown Kiwi advantage
Over half a century ago, Ben Winters Sr arrived in New Zealand from the Netherlands and soon established Aroma NZ, a manufacturer of freeze-dried marine products including green lipped mussels.
Mooncake Festival 2014: The biggest event in Asia’s cake calendar
The annual Mooncake Festival celebrated in China and Vietnam is by far the biggest event for cake manufacturers in the region, says an analyst.
Russia starts closing McDonald’s restaurants
Russian sanitary inspection service Rospotrebnadzor has closed four McDonald’s restaurants in Moscow and has initiated inspections in other restaurants across the country in the next stage of the continuing conflict between the Russian authorities and...
Low-carb bakery to go mainstream, says expert
Low-carb baked goods will soon hit mainstream as companies work to overcome formulation and processing challenges to industrialize products, says the founder of consultancy firm the Bakery Academy.
Seaweed provides environmentally-friendly grease barrier
A commercialised grease-resistant coating for paper and board, which is based on seaweed extract, is ticking all of the environmental boxes and should be available in less than three years, according to the product’s coordinator.
FSA meat inspectors strike in row over pay
Meat inspectors from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) have gone on strike today and will do the same tomorrow in a row over pay.
Focusing on certification means no beef from consumers
Founded in the early ‘Nineties by a group of Australian pastoral families, OBE claims to be the “oldest, biggest and most trustworthy” supplier of organic beef.
Private label takeover imminent? Picture more complex, says Hartman Group
Despite market watchers’ predictions that private label will all but take over the world, its share of the packaged food market has remained relatively flat since 2008.
Colorado voters to decide on GMO labeling
A proposition seeking to label genetically modified foods will be on the November ballot in Colorado after supporters of the Right to Know Colorado initiative submitted nearly 125,000 valid signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State.
VIDEO: Californian 'got milk?' ads target parents in two languages
The California Milk Processor Board has unveiled an English and Spanish language TV advertising campaign to encourage parents of all ethnicity to buy milk for their children.
Carob an unexpected hit in Hong Kong
When Michael Jolley left his carob orchard in South Australia to attend his first Asian food industry show in Hong Kong recently, he was amazed by the response of visitors who had never before seen the ingredient.
Protein2o CEO: There’s a gap in the market for lower calorie, great-tasting protein beverages
While there is no shortage of high-protein shakes gracing shelves at mainstream as well as specialty retailers these days, there is a gap in the market for more refreshing beverages that pack in a meaningful amount of protein, without the calories, says...
Kids’ cereal in New Zealand needs regulatory overhaul, say researchers
Policies governing nutrient and health claims, labeling and use of mascots on breakfast cereals in New Zealand need a serious re-think, researchers say.