Agroisolab UK launches SIRA food authenticity service
Agroisolab UK has launched a food authenticity service using a technique to verify the origin of foods and boost traceability efforts.
Archives for August 25, 2015
Environmental labels could benefit from 'economic value' measure, suggests researcher
Foods that display environmental impact labelling should use ‘economic value’ units in order to better assess organic and other high-quality products, says an environmental research scientist.
Edita plans new factory for Hostess products
Egyptian snack maker Edita will build a new 55,000 square-metre factory to produce its newly-acquired Hostess product lines, the firm announced as it revealed flat Q2 profits.
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Brazil meat giants see mixed regional performance for Q2
The Middle East’s share of Brazilian beef giant Minerva’s foreign sales slipped in Q2 to 16% of exports, while competitor JBS saw its MEA exports grow compared to other regions.
Microscan buys Label Vision Systems
Microscan Systems has purchased the trade and assets of Label Vision Systems (LVS).
From trial-and-error to chocolate physics: Molecular dynamics can replace guesswork, claim researchers
German scientists say they may be able to improve chocolate’s mouthfeel after researching the molecular interactions with lecithin during conching.
German study finds unhealthy progress in advertising to children
New data from Germany suggests manufacturers continue to almost exclusively advertise unhealthy products to children, despite pledges to change their ways.
Gulfood Manufacturing exhibitors up 35%
Gulfood Manufacturing has seen a 35% rise in exhibitor numbers over its inaugural outing last year with 1,500 exhibitors, and 650 more from three other concurrent food shows.
Flavor Trends
Bitter emerges as a new flavor trend that could aid sodium reduction efforts
Increasing consumer interest in bitter flavors could help manufacturers regain momentum on sodium reduction initiatives, many of which are stalled due to the common perception that less salt equals less flavor, suggests market research from Mintel.
Zambeef wins praise in Zambia’s Central Province
Zambeef Products has been commended by Zambia’s Central Province minister Davies Chisopa for its contribution to employment and work with local farmers.
Foodborne outbreaks decrease in Denmark
Fewer foodborne outbreaks were reported in Denmark last year with almost half the Salmonella cases from abroad.