Synbiosis unveils automated sample blender
Synbiosis has launched an automated sample blender for food microbiologists.
Archives for July 4, 2016
Eating pasta could make you slimmer, claim Italian scientists
When eaten as part of a Mediterranean diet full of vegetables and olive oil, pasta is associated with a small decrease in Body Mass Index (BMI) and waistline size, Italian researchers have found.
All you need to know about Britain's Brussels blow
A dummies' guide to Brexit
Confused about all this talk about Brexit in that far-away rainy country of crumpets and Beatles? Not quite sure who Nigel Farage is? (Lucky you.) Well we’re here to guide you through it. Disclaimer: I am British and voted Remain.
Is harissa the new sriracha? Entube chili pastes launch in Whole Foods
The explosive success of sriracha - a fiery sauce used in Asian cooking that became a cult hit in the US thanks to Huy Fong Foods – proved that some Americans like it hot. The more recent surge of interest in harissa – a staple in North African and...
FrieslandCampina enters Pakistan dairy market through Engro Foods acquisition
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has signed a share purchase agreement with Engro Corporation in Pakistan to acquire 51% of the shares in its subsidiary Engro Foods Limited, in partnership with the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC)...
Flour milling company Ardent Mills opens new research center
The Colorado-based company’s innovation center will host research in wheat quality and include a culinary test kitchen and chef demonstration area.
Summer Fancy Food Show
Numi Organic Tea rides rising wave of turmeric’s & matcha’s popularity
Matcha and turmeric continue to rise in popularity as consumers and manufacturers embrace the ancient ingredients for their health benefits, unique flavor profiles and brilliant colors.
FSA looks at fewer audits for certain FBOs
A change to the frequency of audits is being considered by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
From Uganda to Borneo: Elopak ramps up its sustainable efforts to become CarbonNeutral
Elopak is celebrating after becoming a CarbonNeutral company as part of its environmental strategy; FutureProof 2020.
NGOs call for soy, palm oil and beef deforestation laws
NGOs have urged the EU to expand regulations that curb deforestation beyond timber to encompass commodities like soy, palm oil and beef.
China
Regulatory malaise: Why sports nutrition is not racing away
A lack of sales channels, byzantine regulations and vested interests continue to hamper the development of China’s sports nutrition market, though the winds of change might be blowing over Beijing.
DSM says health appeal of lactose-free is opportunity in emerging markets
DSM’s latest Global Insight Series report says the main reason consumers purchase lactose-free dairy products in emerging markets such as Colombia and China is the health appeal of the products, not merely lactose-intolerance.
WGS an effective technology during listeriosis outbreak investigations - study
The long incubation period of Listeria makes Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) an effective technology to use during outbreak investigations, according to a study.
Konspol to invest in international meat plants
Polish poultry meat processor Konspol plans to channel up to €57m (PLN 250m) into building a number of foreign meat processing facilities.
IPOP disbands: A step backwards for sustainable palm oil in Indonesia?
After less than two years in existence, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge has disbanded to the dismay of environmentalists who say its member companies were bullied by the Indonesian government into adopting weaker standards.
EU and Russia still at loggerheads over ASF
African Swine Fever (ASF) cases continue to be reported in eastern Europe, making it tough for an agreement to be reached between Moscow and Brussels on lifting trade controls.
Putin cuts VAT on breeding cattle and poultry in Russia
Russian president Vladimir Putin is to abolish the 10% VAT rate on breeding cattle and poultry, as well as breeding material, until January 2021.
EFSA could recommend values for added sugar following Nordic request
Announced last week, details of the five Nordic countries’ request that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) looks at recommending reference values for added sugar in food and drink have been published online.
Chr. Hansen posts more ‘modest’ results for EU human health
Danish probiotic supplier Chr. Hansen has reported more modest growth within EU human health and nutrition, saying its success and failure hinges on that of probiotic launches on shelf.
Gores Group Holdings to take majority stake in Twinkies maker Hostess Brands
Private equity firm Gores Group Holdings will take a majority stake in Twinkies maker Hostess Brands LLC and plans to introduce it as a publicly traded company with an enterprise value of c. $2.3bn.