PCR approaches for detection of horse meat evaluated
An evaluation of the limits of detection (LOD) of three methods has shown that all have the potential and capability of reaching less than 0.1% w/w raw horse meat in a raw beef background.
Archives for September 1, 2014
Cargill to acquire ADM’s chocolate business for $440m
Cargill has agreed a deal to acquire ADM’s global chocolate business for $440m.
Chocolatiers offered ‘some release’ as ICCO extends cocoa surplus
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has revised its estimate for the 2013/14 cocoa season and now expects a slightly larger supply surplus.
Huge 40-year, 180,000 woman cohort shows flavanols can reduce ovarian cancer risk
Regular consumption of flavanols and flavanone bioactive compounds, found in tea, citrus fruits and fruit juices, can lower the risk of ovarian cancer by as much as 21%, according to a cohort study involving nearly 180,000 women and begun in 1976.
Sugar methylglyoxal may turn ‘good’ HDL cholesterol ‘bad’
Sugar-derived methylglyoxal may damage ‘good’ cholesterol which helps protect against heart disease but protective proteins could counter this, according to research from the UK’s University of Warwick.
Listeria cases rise sharply in Sweden as 94 sickened
The Public Health Agency in Sweden is investigating two outbreaks of Listeria that have sickened at least 60 people.
Will Russian embargo impact whey and lactose prices?
While the impact of the Russian embargo on whey and lactose exports is “limited”, the price of these ingredients will likely be affected, says 3A Business Consulting.
Mondelēz picks Poland over Botswana for African gum
Mondelēz International will close its chewing gum plant in Botswana and move production to Poland as African consumers ditch pellet gum for slab gum.
Unilever-Solidaridad supply chain partnership grows from sugar to gherkins
A Unilever agreement with Solidaridad is set to extend supply chain sustainability beyond the usual suspects of tea and cocoa to vegetables like gherkins.
Consumers want organic versions of their favourite food, say sector specialists
Organic seeds, spicy ingredients as well as organic versions of everyday meals are key trends, according to the company EHL Ingredients and a food marketing expert.
Coke faces Swiss anti-trust probe as discounter Denner takes up cola cudgels
Coca-Cola Hellenic has confirmed that Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO) is investigating allegations that it illegally stopped retailer Denner buying its branded sodas abroad at lower prices.