EFSA launches public consultation on GM allergy assessment
The European Food Safety Authority is calling for public comments on its draft guidance for the allergenicity assessment of genetically modified (GM) plants.
Archives for July 25, 2016
Miratorg wins lawsuit against indebted Pobeda
A subsidiary of Russian meat packer Miratorg, LLC Bryansk Meat Company, has won a legal challenge against poultry supplier Pobeda, which allegedly owed the company millions in missed payments.
Ingredion EVP on HFCS, next gen stevia, non-GMO, and the gut microbiome
The recent introduction of GMO labeling will bring clarity to the marketplace and create choice for consumers, says the EVP of Global Specialties for Ingredion.
A history of food, art, Instagram - and unintended consequences
Terms like ‘foodstagramming’ ‘digital grazing’ and ‘food porn’ may have entered our lexicon recently but the phenomenon is far from new, say researchers - but could the sheer saturation of picture perfect food today be sparking unintended consequences?
Australia
World’s first wine harvested from city’s botanic gardens
Wines made from grapes harvested in a tiny vineyard within a city botanic garden will be launched in South Australia in September.
IFT: Surface coatings and intelligent packaging
Ensuring production facility surfaces remain free of contamination thanks to coatings and growth of intelligent packaging were the subject of two talks at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) conference.
UK-China free trade agreement of ‘great interest’ to meat sector
A China bilateral trade deal offers "great opportunities" to the UK meat industry, according to The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA).
China’s delivery platforms get new food safety regulations
Food sold online will be governed from October by new food safety regulations that will bring strict penalties for violators, the China Food and Drug Administration has announced.
Suja sales up 80% YoY says CEO, as brand gears up for drinking vinegar launch
Suja Juice is tapping into the trend for all things fermented with the launch of organic probiotic-infused drinking vinegars targeting Millennials, says the San Diego-based firm, which has seen retail sales surge 80% year-on-year in the latest 52 weeks...
'This isn’t a novelty, it’s serving a fundamental need.'
Meal kits are becoming part of modern lifestyles, says Sun Basket CEO as organic meal kit co raises $15m
Meal kits – which enable consumers to cook restaurant-quality meals at home without having to do any of the legwork – could easily be a $60bn dollar market as consumers build them into their weekly routines, predicts the CEO of San Francisco based Sun...
South Asia radius
FSSAI increases scientific panels as charm offensive continues
India’s food regulator has increased the number of scientific panels that inform it, and boosted the frequency of their meetings in the wake of the Maggi instant noodles controversy that hit the packaged food industry last year.
UK criminalises infant formula marketing offences
The UK government has introduced legislation that would make a company’s failure to fall in line with EU infant formula and baby food marketing laws a criminal offence subject to fines.
Veg good, meat bad: Dietary patterns determine pre-diabetes risk, study finds.
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables may lower the incidences of pre-diabetes whereas a meat-heavy regime may increase the risk of the condition’s onset, a study has determined.
Can health pros be trusted with nutritional information?
If you can't trust 'health professionals' to sift nutrition data, who can you trust? argues EU food law critic Bert Schwitters after a recent ECJ ruling that potentially shifts the meaning of commercial and non-commercial nutritional communication.
Taiwan reviews safety of two flour additives
Taiwan’s food safety authorities are evaluating whether regulations governing the use of two additives to flour products should be amended.
Chinese meat giant enters the digital space
One of China’s largest agricultural and meat conglomerates has entered a deal with the country’s leading e-commerce and cloud computing company to get a digital edge on its rivals.
FSA consults on egg safety advice change
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation reviewing advice to consumers on eating lightly cooked or raw eggs.
Pique Tea reimagines tea into a more convenient format
The time consuming process and mess of brewing tea from loose leaves or bags deters many Americans from fully embracing it as a healthy alternative to sugary sodas and juices, but market newcomer Pique Tea, Inc. wants to make the healthy choice the easy...
Unconventional retailers present distribution opportunities for high-end sweets and snacks
Premium confections and snacks could find new distribution opportunities in unconventional places as more fashion and design retailers start stocking select on-the-go food and beverages that will help fuel and refresh consumers so they can continue...
Sunrise Strategic Partners invests in Kodiak Cakes
Sunrise Strategic Partners - a Colorado-based accelerator of emerging brands - has made a minority investment in Utah-based Kodiak Cakes, which makes high protein breakfast items from pancake mixes to flapjacks.
Chobani Food Incubator aims to rev up next generation of mission-based food start-ups
In keeping with its mission-based foundation of “making better food for more people,” Chobani is now accepting applications for its new Food Incubator Program to help entrepreneurs and small food companies grow their businesses.