Bird flu crisis leads to new export rules
More than 30 countries have updated their export requirements for the US since June in reaction to the poultry avian influenza (AI) crisis.
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Uzbekistan eyes meat industry development
Uzbekistan is planning a significant increase meat production between now and 2019.
Bread companies should drop glyphosate, says Soil Association
Consumers must pressure retailers and manufacturers to ensure bread does not contain glyphosate, says the Soil Association – but all traces are below safe limits, insists industry.
SACN report: Sugar in the spotlight, but more opportunities for fibre?
A UK governmental committee on nutrition released its final report on carbohydrates last week. And while recommendations to slash sugar have taken the majority of the headlines, the report also offers opportunity through increasing fibre.
FDA to issue evaporated cane juice guidance before the end of 2016
The FDA says it aims to issue finalized guidance on whether 'evaporated cane juice' (ECJ) is the common or usual name for certain cane-sugar-derived sweeteners before the end of 2016.
China's demand for pork imports set to take off
Shrinking hog herds in China are set to ignite the global pork trade, says the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report.
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Green tea extracts fail to protect skin against UV
A combination of green tea extracts and vitamin C may not protect skin from sun burn, says a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial from England.
a2 Milk Company rejects Dean Foods, Freedom Foods takeover bid
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has rejected a joint takeover bid by Australian firm Freedom Foods and US dairy giant Dean Foods.
What’s next for protein?
Meat and dairy consumption has fallen from favour in many European countries and consumers are increasingly on the lookout for foods and drinks high in plant-based protein, according to Mintel analysts.
Mérieux NutriSciences establishes presence in Israel
Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired Milouda & Migal Laboratories to move into Israel and continue investments in what it called ‘attractive and fast growing’ markets.
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Welch’s wants to Concord the world
Welch’s is expanding its reach beyond finished consumer goods and into new countries with the launch last fall of its Global Ingredients Group.
Let’s stop calling it a drought: Fostering water stewardship
California’s prolonged drought is raising some bigger global questions about how the food and agricultural industries—the biggest users of non-replenishable water—should approach their use of a resource that was once considered almost limitless.
Talking Rain (Sparkling ICE) CEO: We might acquire brands, or build our own new brands
The Sparkling ICE brand notched up sales of more than $500m in 2014, is on course to top $600m in 2015, and has a fighting chance of reaching its well-publicized target of $1bn in 2018, assuming it can secure the shelf space it deserves, says Kevin...
Kyowa’s Sustamine may delay onset of exhaustion during exercise: Study
Consuming a sports drink containing the dipeptide L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine during strenuous exercise increase endurance and lengthen time to fatigue, says a new study using Kyowa Hakko’s Sustamine ingredient.
LGC: Network will strengthen food authenticity industry
LGC will coordinate a food authenticity network set up due to one of the recommendations of the Elliot review.
Hungary sees rise in cattle herd
Cattle stocks have continued to increase in Hungary, according to statistics published by Hungary’s Central Statistical Office.
Future food: Big data, better stories, and the importance of how eight-year-olds think
“If you can understand how an eight-year-old thinks, you are a long way toward understanding a transformative change in consumer behaviour,” says futurist Mike Walsh, who gave the keynote address at IFT in Chicago last week.
Cargill must sell German plant to finalize ADM chocolate deal, says European Commission
The European Commission has approved Cargill’s acquisitions of ADM’s chocolate business on the proviso it sells a plant in Manheim, Germany.
Eight things to know about the Pompeo voluntary GMO labelling Act
There are two bills about GMO labeling floating around Congress, but the momentum appears behind the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Here are eight things to know about the Act.
Brazil sees higher cattle prices
Brazilian cattle market prices have risen, driven by a low supply of animals for slaughter, according to analysis from CEPEA, the research centre of the University of São Paulo.
Asia-Pacific
Kitchen garden could be the key to boosting Apac childhood nutrition
The United Nations’ food champion is investigating if the introduction of more kitchen gardens at schools and in homes would bring with it an improvement in childhood nutrition across Asia-Pacific.
Vitamin C intake linked to lower risk of heart disease and early death
People with high levels of vitamin C from the intake of fruit and vegetables may have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, suggest researchers.
China overtakes US to become ice cream market 'powerhouse': Mintel
China has overtaken the US to become the “powerhouse” of the global ice cream market, says Mintel.