Pictures of big portions lead to overeating, study warns
Images featured on food packaging can influence portion sizes that cause consumers to overestimate appropriate serving sizes, a study has discovered.
Archives for March 29, 2016
Cocktail of lime, stevia and β-glucans could open up opportunities for fruit beverages
A trio of lime, stevia and β-glucans could open up opportunities for fruit based beverages that have an increased nutritional value yet are low in sugar, say Danish researchers.
Expo West 2016
Granola and healthy children’s products are bright spots in cereal category, Barbara’s says
It is no secret that the cereal aisle is struggling with Euromonitor estimating a 19% drop in sales in 2015 compared to 10 years earlier and a projection to lose another $1 billion in sales in the next 10 years.
MHP set to boost production and improve poultry welfare
Ukraine poultry processor MHP has set a number of ambitious goals for 2016, including an increase in production capacity at its Ukraine facilities.
Food firms should ‘help to fix supply chain’
A dysfunctional supply chain is threatening the future of many farms in Scotland, and food manufacturers can help fix it, according to Allan Bowie, president of National Farmers Union Scotland.
Australia
Survey suggests blokes should man up and swap barbie for kitchen
Australian men are being called to ditch the takeaway and start cooking meals at home after a recent survey found one in four needed to “man up in the kitchen”.
New frontiers: Japan’s origin chocolate sector ripe for innovation, says Tachibana
Tachibana & Co hopes to diversity Japan’s chocolate sector by offering cocoa origins beyond Ghana.
Omega-3 doesn't help male muscle builders: Study
Fish oil supplementation makes no difference to muscle growth in healthy, young men who weight train with whey protein, a study has concluded.
Food-X 2016 accelerator program unveils 2016 spring cohort
Food-X – a bi-annual food accelerator program backed by venture capital firm SOSV – has unveiled its spring cohort of 10 early stage companies spanning everything from Mexican cooking sauces to meal-delivery services for pregnant women.
Portion sizes on the front of pack don't correlate with Nutrition labels on the back, says study
Pictures on food packaging inspire us to overeat, reveals new research
A picture speaks a thousand words, so it stands to reason that we’re more likely to rely on the image on the front of a food label than the hard data on the back when we serve ourselves what we think is an appropriate portion, says new research*. But...
An herb to watch: Ashwagandha science growing consumer recognition and sales
Sales of Ashwagandha are booming as the pressures of modern life push consumers to seek out natural solutions to problems like stress, leading suppliers tell NutraIngredients-USA. But what’s next for this Ayurvedic herb?
Operation Opson V
Interpol-Europol busts dodgy weight loss supplements in massive global fraud fight
A global crack down on food fraud coordinated by Europol and Interpol across 57 nations has captured a South Korean-based racket selling contaminated online weight loss food supplements.
Beverage categories are getting blurrier, Mintel report suggests
A recent Mintel report shows cross-category beverages have become increasingly popular as manufacturers look to cater for consumers’ health and wellness demands, as well as their cravings for new flavor experiences.
Pro Tips: Execs share how to harness digital power for growth
Even for big names in a crowding category, such as Vita Coco, digital market insight is key for staying relevant. Here are some marketing tips from the pros.
A sustainable breakthrough? Dutch dietary advice cuts meat by almost half
The Dutch have slashed recommended meat consumption by almost half, citing both health and environmental reasons in what has been hailed as "a breakthrough" by sustainable food experts.
Beef imports rise as China’s growth cools
China’s official beef imports surged by more than 50% last year as a government crackdown on grey market meat bolstered formal trade figures, according to a new report.
UnfairTrade: Name and shame unsustainable products, says researcher
Food and drink companies should adopt negative labelling on less sustainable products if they want to encourage customers to choose more eco-friendly alternatives, according to a Wageningen University researcher.
European Investment Bank visits growth-seeking Dunbia
Officials from the European Investment Bank have visited Dunbia in Northern Ireland, with the meat producer keen to establish whether the EU bank can “support” the pork business in the future.
DuPont gains pathogenic testing approval
DuPont’s Bax System X5 has won AFNOR certification meaning European companies and food safety officials may be able to easily adopt the system to test for salmonella and E.coli.
Chinese corporation invests in microalgae research in South Australia
A global Chinese agribusiness group will work with Australian academics to expand a microalgae and marine bioproduct development centre in Adelaide.
This week Down Under
Ancient genes analysed to protect modern wheat
Scientists in Queensland have been undertaking research into ancient wheats in a bid to ensure the crop’s future.
Bangladesh gets new regulator to oversee revised food safety law
Bangladesh’s new food safety regulator will commence operations in April with a brief to prevent the production and sale of adulterated food items, the country’s food minister has announced.