Money talks! Norway withdraws from 4 Asian palm oil firms
The Norwegian national investment fund has cut ties with four major Asian companies, citing the risk of ‘severe environmental damage’ as a result of palm oil plantations.
Archives for August 18, 2015
Armenian poultry business demands import restrictions on cheap chicken
The chairman of Armenia’s Union of Poultry Farmers Sergey Stepanyan has called on the country’s government to impose import restrictions on cheap chicken meat, which he claimed pushes down domestic prices and hurts local businesses.
Ajinomoto and T.Hasegawa join forces to pursue fermented natural flavours
Ingredients giant Ajinomoto has announced a business alliance with Japanese flavour and fragrance firm T.Hasegawa which will see the companies use fermentation technologies to develop natural flavours.
GM crops ban would undermine Scotland’s food industry, groups warn
A ban on genetically modified (GM) crops in Scotland would seriously undermine the nation’s food and drink industry, warn nearly 30 leading organisations.
Insect oil: Bugs aren’t just about protein
Is it time to look beyond insect protein to… insect oil? This is the next opportunity within edible bugs, says researcher.
Photocatalyst optimized to reduce produce cross contamination
Researchers have optimized a titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalyst to reduce cross contamination during produce rinsing.
Alterations to gut microbe environment may have role in type 1 diabetes risk
Changes to our gut microbiota could have a direct impact the production of antimicrobial peptides that play a role in the risk of developing type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions, say researchers.
Movement implies freshness – even for packaged food
Implied motion in food advertising – such as an image of juice being poured into a glass – may make food appear fresher and more appealing, according to a study published in Food Quality and Preference.
EU prefers cheaper cuts of beef
Consumers in EU countries France, the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy are favouring cheaper cuts of beef rather than premium cuts.
Sample preparation product addresses challenge of testing high fat samples
Agilent Technologies has launched a sample preparation product for high fat samples that it claims gives labs a better way to address ‘one of their most challenging tasks’.