Iraq has ‘chronic’ bird flu problem
Iraq’s inability to tackle the cause of bird flu means the deadly virus is likely to spread across neighbouring countries, according to an expert on animal diseases.
Archives for July 27, 2016
Marfrig wants to be ‘global leader’ in environmental sustainability
Marfrig is one of the largest meat companies in Brazil and has radically changed how it produces beef to halt the deforestation of South America and protect the environment.
This week Down Under
Superfoods viewed as ‘edible insurance’ by wary consumers
Australian consumers are initially skeptical about new superfoods but still consume them for a bit of "extra insurance" for their health, according to research.
Soylent: 'Proudly Made with GMOs'
It’s a bold move given how highly-charged – and extremely polarized - the debate has become, but Los Angeles-based start-up Soylent has weighed into the conversation over genetically engineered food crops with a blog post entitled: 'Soylent: Proudly Made...
Molli simmer sauces offer Americans ‘true Mexican flavors’ with the convenience of a 30-minute meal
While Americans may increasingly want to cook authentic, ethnic cuisine in their kitchens, most do not have the time track down hard-to-find ingredients or master unfamiliar culinary techniques that are needed to properly prepare a dish from another...
Sun-drenched Australians still in need of vitamin D supplementation
Guidance by an independent British committee of experts that advises everyone to take the so-called “sunshine vitamin” whatever the weather has been well received in Australia, where up to 58% of people suffer from vitamin D deficiency in spite of its...
Superfood potential: Cockroach milk could be ‘fantastic protein supplement’
A ‘highly nutritious’ secretion from cockroaches has potential to be a new superfood ingredient for foods and supplements, say researchers.
‘Portion control and re-sealable bags will be the future trends in confectionery’
Post-Brexit raw material costs, portion control and re-sealable bags are key concerns in the current confectionery market climate, according to Scottish private label confectioner Aldomak.
Scientists to trial cockroach milk as a future protein supplement
Scientists have discovered cockroach milk is four times more nutritious than cow's milk with a protein that releases energy slowly over a long period of time.
Earnings call takeaways
E-commerce sales rise 30% for Mondelēz in H1 as biscuit competition heats up
Mondelēz has identified e-commerce as core to future growth as it faces tough competition in US biscuits and weak demand in the Middle East.
Less fat, more protein: Quinoa can replace fat in dry-cured sausage
Replacing fat in dry-cured sausages with boiled quinoa could be an effective way to reduce fat and boost protein content without affecting consumer liking, Spanish researchers have found.
Nutrition profiles of food with health claims only ‘marginally better,' study shows
Foods carrying health claims have only slightly better nutrition profiles than products without, according to an Oxford University study.
Wild or farmed fish: will changing consumer attitudes be good news for aquaculture?
The question ‘farmed fish or wild fish?’ has leaned heavily towards the most natural option, but new studies suggest changing consumer sentiment could be good news for aquaculture.
Zeelandia selling bakery machinery business to focus on ingredients
Koninklijke Zeelandia Groep is selling its bakery machinery division to Everbake as it focuses its business on ingredients supply.
Massive anthrax outbreak wounds Russia’s venison sector
An outbreak of anthrax has killed 1,500 northern deer in Russia and, with the figure set to rise, fears over exports of venison have begun to surface.
Kraft brings Planters Peanuts to China’s competitive snacking nuts market
Kraft Foods has officially introduced its Planters Peanuts brand to China for the first time.
Mondelēz adapts Milka to local tastes for China launch
Mondelēz International has tailored its Milka brand to Chinese tastes ahead of September launch for the power brand in the emerging Chinese market.
Pilgrim’s Pride looks to diversify following poor second quarter
Pilgrim’s Pride has posted a decline in sales and margin for the second quarter of the year.
IFT 2016 in review
PhytoShield offers clean label solution for longer shelf-life and quality without preservatives
Manufacturers reformulating to meet consumers’ growing demand for products without preservatives now have another tool at their disposal following PLT Health Solutions’ and Flavor Solutions, Inc.’s July launch of PhytoShield Flavor Enhancer.
'Healthy' dips are salt and fat traps: CASH survey
British public health charity, Consensus Action on Salt, has blasted so-called ‘healthy’ dips such as hummus as being salt and fat traps, as its survey reveals 74% of hummus dips have a red front of pack label for fat.
Live long & prosper: Med diet credited with lengthening life span: Study
Several food constituents that make up the Mediterranean diet have been strongly credited in extending life span, a 10-year follow-up study has shown.
RCT supports Ashwagandha root extract’s weight management potential
Supplements of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract may help people with chronic stress manage their body weight, says a new study from India.