Meat industry body set up to track market
The European Commission has established the Meat Market Observatory (Meat MO) to improve transparency in the meat industry and empower it to plan and prepare for a future crisis.
Archives for July 18, 2016
Call for UK to bulk up childhood obesity strategy in wake of leaked plans
Action on Sugar is urging the UK government to revise its childhood obesity strategy, alleging that leaked draft documents show plans do not go far enough.
Tony’s Chocolonely to source traceable cocoa butter from Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut is to supply Tony’s Chocolonely cocoa butter that can be traced to the Dutch firm’s partner cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire.
Australia
Formula flask is poised to solve age-old parent quandary
A Thermos-like device to keep water for infant formula at the ideal drinking temperature is being developed in South Australia.
Uncle Matt’s probiotic waters further blur line between juice, water and functional beverages
Uncle Matt’s Organic expands its portfolio beyond juice with the launch of its fruit-infused, cold-pressed probiotic waters, which also continue to blur an already fuzzy line between juice, water and functional beverages.
FDA to update rules on vitamin D fortification of plant-based dairy alternatives
The FDA is amending the food additive regulations to allow manufacturers to fortify a wider range of plant-based dairy milk alternatives and yogurt alternatives with vitamin D2, and to increase the current permitted levels of vitamin D3 in dairy milk, in...
Global Pulse Confederation unveils 'Made with Pulses' seal at the IFT show
A new ‘Made with Pulses’ logo has been unveiled at the IFT show in a bid to help food and beverage manufacturers flag up their use of beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas – which are gaining traction as awareness grows of their nutrition and...
Has the meal kit craze arrived in Europe?
Meal kits have taken the US by storm with sales skyrocketing in the past year – and with increasing numbers of young Europeans feeling uncertain of their cooking stills but wanting to get creative in the kitchen, Europe is set to be next, says Mintel.
Renewed call for bakers to end use of wheat sprayed with glyphosate
Campaigners are urging major UK bread manufacturers and supermarkets not to use flour from wheat sprayed with glyphosate immediately before harvest.
An excess of red meat might harm kidneys, study suggests
The risk of developing chronic kidney conditions is strongly linked to high red meat consumption, a study has suggested.
Optical and sensor-based sorting has become necessity rather than luxury - TOMRA
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people – almost 10% of the global population – fall ill after eating contaminated food.
Where next for Brexit Britain?
The trade rule book with Britain will be torn up and rewritten once newly-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May triggers Article 50 – but what are the likeliest trading options?
FDA updates food facility registration requirements
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule to improve accuracy of the food facility registration database.
Coca-Cola turns to baobab in new low calorie soft drink brand
Coca-Cola has launched a soft drink which counts baobab extract among its ingredients: a beverage that could be rolled out globally in the future.
MHP: Middle East boosts poultry growth as it expands there
Ukraine’s MHP has reported growth in poultry production, with sales reinforced by a robust export upswing to the Middle East in its preliminary half-year results, posted on 19 July.
Sustainable cocoa sector needs long-term credit access for farmers: Rainforest Alliance
The chocolate industry should explore longer four-year financing projects for cocoa farmers if it is serious about making the cocoa sector sustainable, says certification body Rainforest Alliance (RA).
Noodle and sprout producer shut due to unsanitary conditions
A Minnesota-based noodle and sprout producer has been ordered to stop operating in court.
Russian meat firms develop consumer packs to support sales
Top Russian meat producers are increasingly producing meat in so-called ‘consumer packs’, with the aim of gaining a bigger sales margin in this segment of the market.
Chia seed drinks tap into consumer movement ‘away from all things sugary’
Chia seed based drinks can disrupt the beverage market thanks to two key attributes: around 33% less sugar than fruit juice and an array of functional benefits, according to chia seed based drink brand wow.
CFSI poised for food safety advances - GFSI
The annual GFSI China Focus Day had ‘unprecedented’ support from government and engagement from the private sector, according to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
South Asia radius
FSSAI’s emphasis has shifted over decade since Food Standards Act
A senior food official has called on all stakeholders to embrace a “shared responsibility” for food safety by participating in the development of food standards.
Flavonoid intakes linked to lower depression risk for women: Harvard study
Higher dietary intakes of flavonoids from fruit, vegetables and herbs are associated with a lower risk of depression in older women, says a new study from Harvard scientists.