Barry Callebaut grows above chocolate confectionery market in Q1
Leading cocoa processor Barry Callebaut has reported volume growth ahead of the global chocolate confectionery market in its first quarter.
Archives for January 21, 2015
Cancer risk study suggests meat and sugar are bad, while plants are good
Research investigating the effect of different dietary patterns on colorectal cancer risk has found that meat-based diets and those rich in sugar are associated with increased risks, while diets that are plant-based are linked to lower risks.
Voluntary public health measures 'can only go so far’: UK Responsibility Deal chair
We need a strong portfolio of voluntary and mandatory measures to tackle the huge burden of diet-related diseases, according to the chair of the UK Responsibility Deal food network.
Chr. Hansen maintains full-year outlook after ‘solid’ Q1
Strong growth in health and nutrition, coupled with increasing demand for cultures and enzymes in Europe and the Americas has led Chr. Hansen to a ‘solid’ performance in Q1, says the firm.
Hygiena unveils environmental Salmonella test kit
Hygiena has launched a Salmonella environmental monitoring test which delivers a presumptive positive within 24 hours.
Changing diets: Plant protein sustainability crucial for food security
Meeting demand for sustainable plant-based protein is set to be a key challenge for future food security, according to a new report.
The icing on the cake: Real Good Food acquires Rainbow Dust Colours
Real Good Food has snapped up cake decoration specialist Rainbow Dust Colours for £4m ($6m) to edge further into the growing global sugar-craft category, its marketing head says.
EU funding awarded for infectious diseases project
An EU project designed to speed up the detection and response times for human and animal disease outbreaks has been awarded more than €20 million.