Italy moves to ban 18-month expiry date for olive oil
The Italian Senate this month voted to remove an 18-month expiry date on extra virgin olive oil, a move that the Italian agricultural association has called a “grave error”.
Archives for April 20, 2016
Report: Almost all Vietnamese cattle and seafood farms use antibiotics
A staggering number of cattle seafood farms across large areas of Vietnam have been found to feed their stock antibiotics, the country’s animal welfare authority has found.
ADM launches soya ingredient for meat products
US ingredients manufacturer Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has said it plans to launch a soya product that can be used to boost protein and fibre content in meat products at IFFA.
Foodex 2016
Food fraud – Does the punishment fit the crime?
More education needs to be done in the supply chain and to promote the pattern of sharing information in the fight against food fraud, according to Prof Tony Hines, director, Global Regulatory Services and Crisis Management, Leatherhead Food Research.
BRF expands operations in Asia
One of the world’s largest food companies, Brazil-based BRF, has announced the acquisition of a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move is expected to accelerate the company’s international operations, especially in south-east Asia and the Middle...
K+G Wetter raises hygiene standards
German-based machinery manufacturer K+G Wetter claims to have created “clever detailed solutions” to hand-cleaned machines.
Zero deforestation and meat-rich diets – possible but very tricky
Fear not – nine billion people can be fed by 2050 without further deforestation. The claim comes from researchers at the Global Institute of Social Ecology in Vienna, Austria.
Food Vision Asia 2016
How marketeers can avoid falling into the ‘Asian abyss’
While Asia might be an appealing target for local and international food, beverage and supplement companies to release new products, only two in 10 launches this year will still be on shelves 12 months later.
“Strong safeguards” necessary for industry funded public health research to protect against bias
Public health research can benefit from industry’s deep pockets, but it must be shielded sufficiently from sponsors’ influence to ensure that any policy decisions based on the findings are in the best interest of the masses and not the corporations that...
Special Edition: Omega-3s
Convenience, concentrates, and 3rd generation forms: Where’s the innovation in the omega-3 space?
Are natural retail buyers bored with fish oil? Can concentrates, convenience, combination products, and third generation forms re-engage them?
USDA secretary on diplomatic mission to Japan and Vietnam
Tom Vilsack, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) secretary, has led a diplomatic mission to Japan and Vietnam to underscore the significance of bilateral trade, which includes reducing tariffs on meat.
Special edition: Omega-3s
Algal omega-3 suppliers say while growth may have lagged, future still bright
While market uptake has been slower than originally envisaged, the needs of vegetarian consumers and sustainability concerns surrounding marine sources will over time boost demand for algal forms of omega-3s, developers of these products say.
Eating alone is the new norm, says Hartman Group: ‘The numbers are nothing short of revelatory’
Eating alone is the new normal, says Hartman Group in an article exploring the changing dynamics of meal times as Americans increasingly abandon sit-down ‘family meals’ in favor of more ad hoc eating behavior and continuous snacking.
BGG to use new Mexico City office as springboard for Latin America expansion
Chinese supplier BGG is taking a big step to expand the global footprint of its ingredients with recent establishment of an office in Mexico City to go along with a new European site.
Exclusive
Science vs taste: Nestlé and Mondelēz reveal different takes on candy nutrition guidelines
Nestlé says it is primarily guided by science when setting nutrition guidelines for its confections, while Mondelēz International takes account of multiple factors, but says consumer preference and taste is key.
Mother’s high-fructose diet may lead to foetal metabolic disorders: Study
A high-fructose diet during pregnancy may lead to the foetus developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and obesity in later life, a study reports.
Bunge acquires controlling stake of German oil supplier Walter Rau
Agri-food giant Bunge will buy a controlling stake in edible oils and fats supplier Walter Rau Neusser Öl und Fett in a bid to continue growth in Europe
EFSA signs 4-year project to combat ciguatoxin food poisoning
A total of 13 organizations from six Member States have joined forces with EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) to address ciguatoxin food poisoning.
Coconut oil: superfood or not?
The nutrition science community is becoming increasingly concerned about the health halo around coconut oil and the risk to health if consumption becomes a regular occurrence.
1000 Holland & Barrett franchise stores to open in India
Health and nutrition retailer Holland & Barrett has secured a £20m (€25.44m) deal with Indian hospital chain Apollo Hospitals, an agreement which will see 1000 franchise stores open across India over the next five years.
IRI pacesetters: What were the top 10 new product launches in 2015?
“Exciting and high-end attributes” mark out new products that made the biggest splash in CPG (consumer packaged goods) last year, according to the 2015 New Product Pacesetters report from Chicago-based market researcher IRI.