The Craft Beer Clan of Scotland
‘Our quest: To share the finest Scottish craft beer:’ Brewers eye up potential of exporting to Asia
Scotch whisky’s revered reputation is providing an opening for a new wave of Scottish beverages in Asia: craft beer.
Archives for June 12, 2016
Nestlé selling Rosanna and other Italian candy brands to Fida
Nestlé is selling six of its Italian confectionery brands including Rossana and Fondenti to Italian manufacturer Fida.
EWG presses cereal manufacturers to change sugar labels before FDA deadline
Consumer protection non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) sent letters to General Mills, Kellogg, and Post, urging the companies to adjust their nutrition information for what it says are “larger, more accurate serving sizes.”
Foodservice steals market share from grocery aisles as consumer seek convenience, survey reveals
Consumer demand for convenience and increased access to technology is tilting market share towards food service and away from packaged foods in grocery aisles, according to a recent report.
It’s official: Manufacturers can make sugar replacement claims
From 20th June, manufacturers will be able to claim a “lower blood glucose rise” when using non-digestible carbohydrates as sugar replacers, following the publication of a new article 13.5 claim in the EU Official Journal.
Japan – an interesting market for EU offal?
European beef producers could generate solid profits by exporting offal and prime beef to Japan and this makes the prospect of striking a trade deal with the nation a good idea.
Brexit debate
Food sector 'better off in the EU': Liz Truss
Environment secretary Liz Truss has claimed the future success of the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector hinged on it remaining a part of the EU, in a speech to industry leaders last month.
Amid volatile domestic market, Brazilian candy manufacturers look to the US
Candy manufacturers in Brazil are looking north as the US dollar is in top form while the local real is seesawing amid political volatility.
Fortress updates metal detector testing tech
Fortress will unveil an updated version of its Halo automatic test technology at PPMA Total in September.
Plant-based sweeteners can regulate blood glucose levels: Study
Replacing half the sugar content of food with a plant-based sweetener could lead to improved sugar control without affecting textural properties, a study has shown.
Pakistan cuts duty for meat industry equipment
The Pakistan government has reduced custom duty on machinery imports used in the livestock and meat industry from 5% to 2% to encourage investment in the meat industry.
Clean, clear, connected and imperfect: Ingredion's food trend predictions
What will food look like in 2020? Clean and clearly-labelled but also 'imperfect' to seem more authentic and closely connected to technology, according to a recent report by Ingredion.
Meat demand rises in Myanmar
Meat consumption in Myanmar has grown due to an influx of tourists and investment, while a limited manufacturing base presents new opportunities for international suppliers.
Australia
Supplements can stop fathers from passing on malnutrition to offspring
Australian researchers have found that malnourished fathers can prevent passing on poor health to children by taking antioxidant and vitamin supplements before conceiving.
China direct
Bright Dairy must rebuild reputation after three incidents in May
Having been singled out three times in May alone by China’s food inspectors, Bright Dairy risks significant harm to its corporate image as consumers continue to doubt the safety and quality of dairy products made domestically, market analysts warn.
Supplement halts and reverses cognitive decline: Mouse study
A multi-ingredient food supplement has shown anti-ageing properties that may reduce brain cell loss.
Paleo diet linked to faster weight loss, but also lower intake of key micronutrients, study finds
New research supports the controversial but long-held belief that the paleo diet, which encourages the consumption of lean meats, healthy fats and no grains, is a more effective way to lose weight quickly compared to a more typically balanced diet of...
OIG: FDA recall process could put consumers at risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has hit back at findings that it does not have an ‘efficient and effective food recall process’.
Whammy! Anchorman star David Koechner fronts pork campaign
The National Pork Board has partnered with US comedy actor David Koechner to voice its Grill For It campaign – a marketing gambit aimed at boosting pork consumption.