Dairy-damaging fat guidelines 'should not have been introduced'
US and UK dietary guidelines that recommended consumers reduce their intake of butter and full-fat milk were introduced "in the absence of supporting evidence," fresh analysis suggests.
Archives for February 10, 2015
Instantly uses crowdsourcing to provide real-time data on new products (and exactly what consumers think of them)
The new Product Watch tool from consumer insights expert Instantly (formerly uSamp) could prove a game-changer in the CPG industry by using crowdsourcing to enable subscribers to find out what new products have been launched in their categories, how and...
Glanbia Nutritionals launches vegan proteins from ancient grains, flax, & chia
Glanbia Nutritionals is launching a new line of non-GMO, gluten-free plant-based protein crisps and powders derived from ancient grains, flax and chia that can be used in everything from beverages to baked goods and gluten-free foods.
China gives clearance in SHV takeover bid for Nutreco
Nutreco says that SHV has received regulatory clearance from the competition authorities of China in connection with its offer for the Dutch feed group.
Timing is ‘absolutely right’ for low-sugar Cheerios, says expert
Cheerios has timed its low-sugar launch in the UK well because sugar is top of the agenda for consumers, says Mintel’s innovation head.
Controlled slicing machine launched
Netherlands-based food processing technology company Sabofa has introduced a new slicing machine to the market.
United Biscuits injects flavor into Crinklys
United Biscuits has reformulated its Jacob’s Crinklys snacks to enhance taste.
FMD reactions tested with simulated exercises
Simulation exercises have recently been carried out in the Balkans, to see how countries would cope with an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Study claims fat guidelines 'should not have been introduced' – but should they?
Thirty-year-old guidelines heralding the dangers of fat consumption are stirring up debate among experts after a new meta-analysis claimed the recommendations should never have been issued.
ANSES and CFSA to cooperate on food safety
ANSES has created a cooperation agreement with the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA).
Shimadzu US launch for UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has expanded availability of its UV-1280 UV-visible spectrophotometer to the US.
US pig inspection pilot could cut product quality, warns advocacy group and inspectors
A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot programme is reducing the quality and safety of American pork products and will pose a significant health risk if it is rolled out to the entire US pig slaughterhouse sector, according to an advocacy group.
Attorney: 'The risk of litigation over ‘source’ as a term is not insignificant'
Twinings prevails in ‘natural source of antioxidants’ lawsuit; but ‘source of' claims still risky, warn attorneys
An Arkansas federal judge has thrown out a class action lawsuit claiming Twinings North America Inc. deceived consumers by mislabeling its teas as a ‘natural source of antioxidants’, but attorneys warn that other firms should still think very carefully...
Skeptics question researchers’ conclusion that recommendation to limit saturated fat unfounded
A new study in Open Heart suggesting the U.S. and U.K. never should have recommended limiting saturated fat to reduce the risk of heart disease is a “rehash” of previously examined data and does not prove the advice should be overturned, according to...
What's for breakfast? Re-inventing the first meal of the day
Eggs remain a breakfast constant, but how they are served is changing, AEB says
The iconic “all-American breakfast” combination of eggs, meat and a carb is getting an update to better reflect the increasingly diverse U.S. population, but consumers’ growing expectation to customize their food means what is hot in one region likely is...
Halal economy focus at largest ever Gulfood
The global Halal food trade is top of the agenda at Gulfood this week, as the show sees its 20th and biggest edition to date, with 4,800 exhibitors and 80,000 visitors expected.
India
India on way to developing more drought-resistant variety of rice
A US-India commercial research project has hit a milestone in its goal to develop water use efficient (WUE) rice.
High altitude cooking boosts flavour, say Nestlé researchers
High altitude cooking could help preserve foods’ flavour, aroma, colour, moisture and nutritional value, according to a new study from Nestlé researchers.
German processor to showcase new mixer-grinder
K+G Wetter will be showcasing its latest machines at the international food and beverage show Anuga FoodTec.
ABP confirms first US beef deal
Irish meat giant ABP Food Group has confirmed it is the first European company to agree a supply deal for beef to the US, since the lifting of the BSE-related ban last March.
We must unite Fairtrade and trade union movements: Fairtrade CEO
We must follow the example of Sweden and bring together the two “very noisy” movements of workers' trade unions and Fairtrade, the CEO of Fairtrade International Harriet Lamb has said.
Thailand
ThaiBev introduces 100Plus in bid to grow soft drinks market share
Thai Drinks will invest US$92m in promoting 100Plus, a functional drinks brand made by Fraser and Neave, the Singaporean manufacturer with which it shares its parent, ThaiBev, the Thai alcoholic drinks major.
Briefing
Industry and MPs want hemp as a food, but ministers continue to resist
Late last month, a forum of Australian and New Zealand ministers met in Auckland to discuss a number of proposed and recently implemented changes and additions to the countries’ food regulations. Once again, they voted against allowing hemp as a legal...
Scandinavian herring roe starting to deliver on omega-3 promise
Herring by-products like immature roe are proving a bountiful source for omega-3s in Norway, with research showing strong market potential.