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.
Archives for August 25, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Foodborne outbreaks decrease in Denmark
Fewer foodborne outbreaks were reported in Denmark last year with almost half the Salmonella cases from abroad.
This week Down Under
Research backs belief that tomatoes can trigger gout
Gout sufferers who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their condition to flare up will likely welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biological basis for this belief.
Global turmoil hits food company share prices
Turmoil in global financial markets has hit food companies’ share prices and could directly impact exporters, according to a leading analyst.
Coffee polyphenol may help manage blood sugar in healthy people: Study
Polyphenols from coffee may improve blood sugar levels and boost endothelial function in healthy men, says a new study from Japan.
“Omega-3s, from fish or supplements, should be consumed throughout life," says GOED
Omega-3 supplements fail to halt cognitive decline in the elderly, says AREDS 2 data
One gram per day of EPA plus DHA omega-3s does not appear to slow normal age-related cognitive decline in people over 70, suggests data from the AREDS 2 eye study.
Bird flu takes its toll on US poultry processor
Sales and profits at poultry processing company Sanderson Farms in the US have been hit, as the aftershocks of the bird flu outbreak continue to be felt.
Kraft Heinz recalls 2m pounds of turkey bacon
Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 2 million pounds of turkey bacon linked to illness.
What will we be eating and drinking in 2016? From banana water to vodka that tastes like birthday cake
Elaine Watson caught up with Anton Angelich, group VP marketing at New York-based flavor house Virginia Dare, to get the lowdown on new flavor trends and product concepts, from rooibos-based tea for kids and vodka that tastes of birthday cake, to banana...
Beef farmers contest 'vague' water management law
Cattlemen are hotly contesting a rule that will give the US Environmental Protection Agency authority over all waterways in the US is set to come into effect on August 28.
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.
Kraft Heinz issues major turkey product recall
A multi-million dollar food recall affecting 938,000kg of Oscar Meyer turkey bacon products has been issued by Kraft Heinz Foods Company in the US after consumers became ill.
Heartland Food buys iconic low-calorie sweetener Splenda from J&J subsidiary
Heartland Food Products Group, one of the largest private label sweetener manufacturers, scores one of the most well-known brands in the category with the acquisition of Splenda from McNeil Nutritionals, LLC.
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.
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.
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India
FSSAI to revamp guidelines to include thousands more products
The public will have the best part of a month to offer input into new guidelines for proprietary foods, health supplements and additives as India’s food regulator sets out to include thousands more items that were not covered under its rules.
Australian meat firm signs plant deal with Thai processor
Adelaide-based meat manufacturer Thomas Foods has signed an agreement with Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Group that is expected to result in the construction of a new processing plant in South Australia.
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.
Alamgeer Foods invests £100k on spice imports
Food manufacturer and importer Alamgeer Foods has started importing more spices and ingredients from Asia after securing a £100,000 financial package.
Microscan buys Label Vision Systems
Microscan Systems has purchased the trade and assets of Label Vision Systems (LVS).