Ahold USA announces goal of 100% cage-free eggs by 2022
The US operation of retailing giant Ahold Group has set a goal to sell exclusively cage-free eggs by 2022.
Archives for February 23, 2016
Milk volumes decline but profits up at Dean Foods
US company Dean Foods, which covers more than 50 local and regional dairy brands, has released its fourth quarter and annual results for 2015.
A new era of sports drinks: health-conscious consumers, functional beverages & entrepreneurial brands
While functional sports drinks have been used by athletes for decades, a wider range of consumers are now turning to the beverages, according to a report from MyDrink Beverages.
Parents’ anxiety, depression correlates with fussy eating in kids, study finds
Putting on a happy face could help children have happy plates, suggests new research that links parents’ anxiety and depression with an increased risk of children becoming “fussy eaters.”
Heinz prevails in IP dispute over 'dip & squeeze' packs
A Chicago-based inventor who claims Heinz ripped off his patented idea for a flexible condiment package dubbed the ‘CondiCup’ in its ‘Dip & Squeeze’ product has lost his latest legal battle against the CPG giant (now called Kraft Heinz).
Updated food safety training survey sent to industry
An update to a survey on food safety training practices has been launched.
CosmosID brings metagenomics platform to Qiagen partnership
CosmosID has partnered with Qiagen to launch its metagenomics analysis platform in the firm’s CLC Genomics Workbench.
Red meat may increase fatal heart failure risk: study
Patients suffering from acute heart failure have high levels of a metabolite of which red meat is a major dietary source, a new study has claimed.
Mondelēz faces US enforcement action for $57m Indian tax bill
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed enforcement action against Cadbury maker Mondelēz International for allegedly dodging tax in India.
BGG opens Swiss office to serve growing European market
Beijing Gingko Group (BGG) has opened an office in Switzerland and taken on ex-Indena global marketing chief Christian Artaria to run the operation.
Food industry backs roadmap for EU-wide reformulation
The food industry has agreed to work with EU member states to make Europe’s food supply healthier through a voluntary reformulation plan launched by the Dutch presidency.
Devro tipped to post profit rise, despite headwind
Scottish manufacturer of collagen meat casings, Devro, will report an increase in pre-tax profits at the end of the financial year, a trend it will enjoy for three years, says Investec.
Analytical equipment essential to solve questions, says RIKILT researcher
Benefits of using LCxLC, sample clean-up challenges and changing testing demand were some areas explained to us by a researcher at a Dutch-based institute.
Brexit debate
Food and drink bosses back EU membership
Quitting the EU would “deter investment, threaten jobs and put the economy at risk”, according to the bosses of food and drink firms who joined nearly 200 other business leaders in signing an open letter published in The Times. But big food retailers –...
Sprouted watermelon seeds fuel a novel range of protein bars from Go Raw
Is ‘raw’ still a hot trend in food marketing?
Is ‘raw’ still a hot trend in food marketing, or is the lack of clarity over what it means diluting its value? A pioneer in the raw foods movement, Go Raw founder Rob Freeland says he is less hung up on semantics these days, and more concerned about...
Change needed to ensure EU has safe food in 2050
The food environment in Europe in 2050 will look very different to what it is today as issues of food security and food safety increasingly overlap and present new challenges for the supply chain, according to the deputy director-general for the food...
Tereos sets minimum price for sugar beet growers
French sugar giant Tereos has announced a guaranteed minimum price of €25 per ton for its beet growers in 2017 and 2018 in preparation for the end of the EU sugar quotas next year.
Weight Management 2020
Teff shines in new skinnypasta products as high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional noodles
Between the rise of low- and no-carb diets in the early 2000s and the more recent explosive growth of the gluten-free movement, pasta-lovers and sales have suffered in the last two decades.But Gabriella’s Kitchen hopes to save both with the expansion of...
Cacao extract may protect skin from wrinkles: Study
A daily supplement with an extract from cacao may reduce UV-induced skin aging and protect against wrinkles, suggests a new study with lab mice and human skin cells.
Thailand tipped as key market for Australian beef
Thailand has been earmarked as a potential processing and distribution hub for Western Australian live cattle exports, according to a government report on trade opportunities in south-east Asia.
Mars issues mass chocolate recall due to plastic
Mars Chocolate has recalled a variety of chocolate bars after plastic was found in one of the products.
FSA considering change in egg safety advice
An expert group set up to look at safety has found a reduction in the risk from Salmonella in UK shell eggs since its last report 15 years ago.
JBT buys X-ray food inspection company
Chicago-based company JBT Corporation has completed the acquisition of certain assets of Novus X-Ray, a provider of advanced X-ray food inspection systems, for an undisclosed fee.
Canadian restaurant company announces cage-free poultry policy
Canadian restaurant company SIR Corp has announced a commitment to move to a completely cage-free model for its poultry supply chain by September 2016.
South Asia radius
FSSAI adopts charm offensive to woo industry experts
As it embarks on a process to restore a battered reputation after a bruising year, India’s food regulator is courting commercial food figures to work with it on new policies.
Tetra Pak redesigns ice cream filler after demand rises in Southeast Asia and South America
Tetra Pak has modified its A3 Ice Cream Filler; redeveloping its cone and lid dispenser, chocolate sprayer and increasing its capacity from four to six lanes, created in partnership with brand owners in North Europe and Southeast Asia.
Middlemen benefit most from huge cost disparity for Indian vegetables
The gulf between wholesale and retail prices for vegetables continues to increase far beyond traditional Indian levels, according to an Assocham study.
L-citrulline may enhance time trial performance for cyclists: Kyowa study
Supplementation with the amino acid L-citrulline may reduce time trial completion times by about 10 seconds, says a new study from Kyowa Hakko.