‘Off switch’ enzyme in biofilms identified to prevent formation
An enzyme that shuts down signals that bacteria use to form a biofilm has been found by researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD).
Archives for August 26, 2015
‘Should ISO 22000 become an industry standard for F&B production suppliers?’
Atlas Copco's Oil-free Air Division production facility in Antwerp, Belgium, was awarded ISO 22000 certification for food safety recently.
Five colours are best for nutrition labels: French advisory body
A five-colour nutrition label is more effective than three, says French advisory body - but industry has slammed it as simplistic while critics say it is more confusing than traffic-light labels.
Flavor Trends
Small, rotating flavor portfolios engage but don't overwhelm consumers, expert says
Increasingly adventurous consumers may say that they want a wide selection of flavors from which to select, but if manufacturers provide too many options they may actually deter shoppers, warns the CEO of a leading market analytics firm.
Stop counting calories and start promoting nutritional value, urge researchers
When it comes to cutting levels of obesity-related heart disease and death, it’s time to stop counting calories, and start to make simple changes that improve the nutritional value of diets, argue public health experts.
Hearthside buys health bar maker VSI in €108m deal
US firm Hearthside Food Solutions will buy Dutch healthy bar producer VSI for a reported €108.5m, along with a new US factory for production of VSI’s products.
Lux Research: Cost, speed & sustainability benefits of synthetic biology will make it a ‘permanent and growing aspect' of flavors market
Synthetic biology will become a “permanent and growing aspect of the flavors & fragrances landscape” predicts a new report from Lux Research, which says the approach is more sustainable than traditional techniques such as synthesizing flavors from...
NEHA awarded FDA food safety cooperative agreement
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has been awarded a cooperative agreement to develop and implement training for food safety agencies.
Ukraine eyes meat export growth in Middle East, Asia
Ukraine expects to double poultry meat exports by 2018 and boost export growth for other meats off the back of increased trade with the Middle East and South-East Asia.
Nomad Foods reports £392M loss as empire grows
Nomad Foods, the new owner of frozen food company Iglo Group, has reported a £392M loss in the six months to June 30 as the investment firm eyes other potential acquisitions.
Brain study unravels why ethical labelling increases willingness to pay
Shoppers are willing to pay up to 30% more for ethically produced goods that carry the Fairtrade logo, according to a new brain study that suggests ethical foods produce a greater ‘reward signal’.