WHO calls for taxes and marketing restrictions to tackle child obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for taxation and restricted marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children aged under 19 to help cut childhood obesity.
Archives for March 23, 2015
Future of sugar industry ‘tricky’, says analyst
As sugar has become one of the most maligned ingredients within food, Euromonitor International research analyst Jack Skelly says the future may prove trickyfor manufacturers.
Study rules out aspartame sensitivity
A double-blind study has found no evidence of aspartame sensitivity, reported by half of its participants.
From soda bans to nutrient labelling: What really helps reduce obesity?
Trans-fat bans, and limiting the availability of sugary and fatty foods are the best ways to battle obesity, while nutrition information fails to deliver benefits, says a new review of anti-obesity policies.
WWF urges European action on sustainable food
WWF has urged the European Commission to take action on creating a sustainable European food system “beyond the reduction of food waste”.
Bizerba expands into food safety with Luceo acquisition
Weighing, slicing and labelling technology solutions company Bizerba has acquired the food arm of French company Luceo SAS.
Miratorg sees hike in profits as market structure evolves
Russian agricultural giant and one of the largest meat producers in the country, Miratorg, reported a 38% jump in revenue year-on-year to RUB74.06 billion (US$1.23 billion), which is a record figure for the company, according to its press service.
Belgium hit by nuts in spices findings
Belgium has become the latest country to be dragged into the nuts and spices contamination issue.
NGO accuses EU company of illegal African land grabs
European food companies are illegally grabbing land from smallhold farmers in Africa as part of the G8 New Alliance project, says an Action Aid report published this month.
Visibility and flexibility through automating quality management system
Automating quality management processes can help firms meet compliance requirements and react quicker if there is a problem, according to Sparta Systems.
Akuō founder: Innovation is just technical novelty unless consumers see value
Creating a successful new soft drink has more to do with connecting with consumers than its taste or nutritional profile, says co-founder of Akuō – Drink to Think Lukas von Grebmer.