Healthy Mediterranean style diet could block brain ageing
People who eat a diet rich in fish, fruits and vegetables but low in meat may end up with bigger brains and slow down the cognitive ageing process, say researchers.
Archives for October 22, 2015
ConAgra Foods in 'advanced talks' to sell Ralcorp to TreeHouse Foods in $2.5bn - $2.7bn deal, reports Reuters
With rumors swirling that Kellogg is eyeing up Diamond Foods, news of another potential megadeal also hit the wires this week, with ConAgra Foods reportedly in advanced talks to sell its private label business Ralcorp to Treehouse Foods in a deal that...
WHO report claims processed meat cancer link
Processed meat could be classified as a cancer risk as big as cigarettes, in a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) due to be published on Monday.
USDA launches probe into American Egg Board’s emails over Just Mayo maker Hampton Creek
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a probe into the way the American Egg Board handled the ‘threat’ of Hampton Creek – the San Francisco-based start-up behind the egg-free spread Just Mayo - amid claims it overstepped its mandate by...
US pork envoy visits China
A delegation of US pork industry leaders has travelled to China on a trade mission to learn how to improve trade and build relationships between producers, importers and processing companies.
Imported dairy to be 'significantly impacted' by draft Chinese e-commerce law
China is tightening legislation surrounding cross border e-commerce (CBEC) - a move expected to “significantly impact" imported dairy brands.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Report: Corruption remains a major concern for honest companies
An exceptionally high proportion of Indonesian businesses lose out on deals to corrupt competitors, a global survey has revealed.
This week Down Under
Australia’s diabetes rate has jumped by a third since 2007
The number of Australians diagnosed with diabetes has leapt by one-third to more than 1.2m in the last eight years—a growth driven primarily by a rise in type 2 diabetes, which accounts for just over 90% of people with the condition.
New tech on EFSA’s horizon: Crowdsourcing and cyber assistants
New technology like crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence computers is the future of risk assessment, the head of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said.
‘Fundamental lack of awareness’ over date labels
The food and drink industry must do more to educate people over a “fundamental lack of awareness” about the difference between best-before and use-by-dates in a bid to tackle food waste, according to the boss of online grocer selling best-before products...
We want to shift the industry to a proactive model – Clear Labs
Clear Labs has revealed the first of a series of monthly reports based on its genomic sequencing technology to give consumers an ‘unprecedented look’ into the food supply.
US restricts pigmeat from Poland and Baltic States
The US is extending import controls on EU pigs and pigmeat products to parts of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland due to concerns about African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks.
WGS will become sole method but current typing capacity should be available - ECDC
Setting up whole genome sequencing (WGS) as a new typing method is ‘far from trivial’, involving steps from sample provision to data analysis, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Public Health England report: Key points and reactions
"No single action will be effective in reducing sugar intakes," concludes Public Health England's report which recommends cutting price promotions, junk food advertising and setting a sugar tax. We look at some reactions to the findings.
Kellogg reportedly mulling $1.5bn deal to buy Diamond Foods
Kellogg is reportedly in talks to buy Kettle Chips and Emerald nuts maker Diamond Foods in a deal that could be valued at around $1.5bn and further increase Kellogg’s presence in the snacking category as the ready-to-eat cereals market continues to struggle.
SupplySide West
Protein could give products for endurance athletes an extra edge, says Arla Foods Ingredients
A new fast absorbing protein from Arla Foods Ingredients could help crack open the endurance sports sector, which has significant potential for growth but until now has been largely dominated by sports drinks with only carbohydrates and electrolytes.
Karma Baker: Dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free… and delicious
If you’re going to launch a gourmet organic, vegan and gluten-free bakery business, L.A. is probably the place to do it, acknowledges Karma Baker’s founder Celine Ikeler. But if you plan to stick around, you’ve got to make products that will appeal to a...
SupplySide West
WILD expands line of natural flavors, showcases natural colors & wellness ingredients
WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients’ expands its line of natural flavors and showcases its natural colors to help packaged foods and beverages tap into the farm to table trend in a way that previously was restricted to fresh, unprocessed foods, a...
Judge takes wind out of plaintiffs’ sails in ‘2% almonds’ false advertising class action vs WhiteWave, Blue Diamond
A high profile lawsuit vs WhiteWave Foods and Blue Diamond over how much almond should be in almond milk is still proceeding through the courts, but much of the wind was taken from the plaintiffs’ sails this week after a New York federal judge said they...
GS1 US: Major change in supply chain traceability importance
There has been a major change in supply chain traceability within the last decade as industry becomes more proactive than reactive, according to GS1 US.
Miratorg eyes exports of chicken nuggets to EU
Russian company Miratorg plans to export chicken nuggets to the EU from its Kaliningrad business, the first major Russian producer to target this market in Europe.
Wessanen reports strong Q3 results
Dutch food group Wessanen has reported strong Q3 results which it puts down to a consumer shift away from ‘Big Food’ towards healthy and sustainable food.
Inside the ‘black box’: Crowdsourcing platform allows confectioners to gauge in-store impact
US confectioners can measure the effectiveness of in-store merchandising and promotions in real-time and quickly correct any issues by drawing on a network of 800,000 contractors, says the founder of start-up Gigwalk.