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
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.
Cargill to acquire ADM’s chocolate business for $440m
Cargill has agreed a deal to acquire ADM’s global chocolate business for $440m.
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.
'We are looking to be more disruptive at retail'
Vita Coco CEO on ‘owning the coconut’, staying independent, and class action lawsuits: ‘Things have got totally out of hand’
When Coca-Cola & PepsiCo invested in Zico and O.N.E. in 2009; Vita Coco CEO and co-founder Michael Kirban admits he became a little nervous as pundits predicted he’d get sidelined as the world’s biggest beverage companies slugged it out for supremacy in...
One for the girls? Hype Energy targets US market, with some help from Kim Kardashian and Candice Swanepoel…
As brand managers at Monster and Red Bull are well aware, their audience has always extended well-beyond extreme sports enthusiasts. But boy-racers still seem to dominate much of their marketing, says one man hoping to engage a broader demographic with a...
Terms of Tyson Foods/Hillshire Brands merger finalised
Tyson Foods announced the completion of its merger with Hillshire Brands last week, in a move which positions Tyson as "a clear leader in the prepared foods business", according to a statement from the company.
Best practices in ingredient marketing
Anderson Partners: Ingredient suppliers have a brand story to tell, too
Ingredient suppliers are taking on expanded roles in the packaged food and beverage industry beyond just selling ingredients, from research and development to consulting.
NEWS SHORT
Indian government urges PepsiCo to cut soda sugar levels
The Indian government has urged PepsiCo boss Indra Nooyi to cut sugar levels in soft drinks further and launch more healthy and nutritious products.
Australia quality standards program sees significant growth
Eating quality program Meat Standards Australia (MSA) has seen significant growth over the past year, with over three million cattle and six million sheep going through the program.
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.
Chobani rapped over knuckles by NAD over ‘Farmland’ Greek yogurt ads
Chobani has been rapped over the knuckles by ad watchdog the National Advertising Division (NAD*) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus over its ‘Farmland’ ad, which implied that its Simply 100 Greek yogurts came straight from the farm, while...
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.
Tate & Lyle celebrates Winway deal with new Chinese polydextrose plant
Ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle has opened a polydextrose dietary fibre manufacturing facility in Nantong after having been granted regulatory approval for its acquisition of Winway Biotechnology Nantong.
Australia
Rat study finds how memories of junk food can change eating behaviour
A diet of junk food not only makes rats fat, but also reduces their drive to seek a balanced diet, according to researchers in Sydney.
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.
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.
Report highlights importance of India as global meat player
A new report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has highlighted the importance of India on the global market, its bovine meat (buffalo) exports estimated to be the second-largest in the world.
South Korea removes ban on controversial beef feed additive zilpaterol
South Korea, a major importer of beef from the US, Australia and New Zealand, has lifted a ban on the use of animal feed additive, zilpaterol, in beef.
Algae as cheap cattle feed supplement: University of Queensland shows how it is done
Australian beef producers and feed companies can benefit from a University of Queensland (UQ) project that is demonstrating how microalgae derived feed can be produced cheaply and efficiently.
Special edition: Natural & clean label trends
There’s a general lack of consumer education on natural colors: FMC
More and more consumers are digging into ingredient labels and questioning what’s in their food, down to what’s used to color it.