Clif Bar opens $90m Idaho bakery with focus on sustainability
Clif Bar has opened its first self-owned and operated baking facility with a $90m investment that focuses on improving sustainability.
Archives for September 1, 2016
Post Foods tests Snapchat marketing with Honey Bunches of Oats campaign
With Snapchat ads, a personalized ad generator, and the tagline “THIS. IS. EVERYTHING.,” Post Foods LLC believes it has the tools to target younger Millennials with surgical precision.
Avian influenza action plan unveiled by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) has launched materials to help poultry producers organize and implement an incident response plan.
Commission stands firm on tax crackdown following US threat of retaliation
The European Commission is standing firm on its EU-wide investigation into member state tax schemes, despite a threat of retaliation from the US government.
Finland's Paulig acquires majority stake in vegetarian 'pulled oats' start-up
Finnish start-up Gold&Green Foods is set to bring its 'pulled oats' - a patent-protected, plant-based protein - to international markets following a 51% acquisition by Paulig Group.
Kids copycatting parents’ drink habits is heightened for fizzy drinks
Young children are almost three times as likely to consume fizzy drinks if their parents frequently do, according to research carried out by the UK-based Natural Hydration Council.
Milk sample falsification cases decreasing - SFVS
Cases of milk sample falsification have decreased by more than ten times compared to 2012, according to Lithuanian data.
Markets update: Chinese garlic prices remain firm as yields decline
Chinese garlic prices continue to remain high, up 30% since the start of the year due to a decline in yields.
International butchers gather Down Under for World Butchers’ Challenge
Butchery teams from New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain and France are congregating to compete in the first World Butchers’ Challenge to see who is a cut above the rest.
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Medicine and natural nutrition should co-exist, driven by consumers
Australians will soon be taking greater charge of their own healthcare, thanks to a number of changes occurring across the healthcare environment.
Thermal imaging technology: What can it do for the dairy industry?
Swedish company Agricam has developed a thermal-imaging based product, AgriCam CaDDi Mastitis, which can directly detect the potential signs of mastitis when the disease is still in its infancy.
Alternate day fasting may be as effective as traditional diets for weight loss
Skipping food every other day is safe and may be as effective for weight loss as traditional calorie-restricted diets, say US researchers.
UK-China probiotics centre plans GM research
The UK-China Joint Centre for Probiotics Research is focusing on specific probiotic applications, and plans to use GM techniques to engineer highly targeted microorganisms to fight specific pathogens.
Taiyo says FDA recognition of Sunfiber could provide market advantage
Taiyo International said it has received confirmation from the Food and Drug Administration that its Sunfiber ingredient meets the definition of dietary fiber set forth in a recent communication.
New Bonanza steak cut developed by US scientists
Scientists at the University of Nevada, US, have created a new cut of steak.
Are you an innovation trailblazer? Then take center stage at FOOD VISION USA 2016
We’re searching for trailblazing, entrepreneurial start-ups to present their red hot food and nutrition innovations at Food Vision USA in Chicago on November 9, 2016.
What does health & wellness mean to consumers? Nielsen conducts global survey
US consumers increasingly see non-GMO, natural, organic and clean label claims as a proxy for ‘healthy’ or ‘healthier,’ says Nielsen in a new report* examining how consumers around the globe are thinking about health and wellness.
Against the tide: Goldfish and other snacks buck decline in Campbell’s sales
Campbell’s Soup Co promises investment to maintain growth for its cracker and biscuits brands and plans further innovation in its fresh bakery business.
Research round-up: Campylobacter, S. aureus and Listeria control
We have been busy again collecting a selection of recent research relevant to food safety and quality control which you can find below.
Peak Scientific unveils bench-top nitrogen gas generator
Peak Scientific has launched a bench-top nitrogen gas generator system.
Anaphylaxis Campaign annual conference 19 September, London
Validated cleaning and judging risk in allergen control
Common sense and experience play a role in allergen control, according to a consultant.
Agilent: 'It’s not just about analytical performance anymore. It’s about making GC easier'
Agilent Technologies has added to its line of gas chromatographs saying it makes complex technology easy to use.
Competition Commission of Pakistan slams meat industry
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended public-private partnership to run the government slaughterhouses following a critical report into the country’s meat industry.
ADB agrees loan intended to boost China’s domestic milk supply
The Asian Development Bank has issued a US$125m loan to Inner Mongolia Saikexing Breeding and Biotechnology Group to and expand the domestic supply of milk in China.
Vietnam’s first ‘fairer’ sugar auctions announced
Vietnam’s trade ministry is preparing to auction import quotas for 85,000 tons of sugar this year in a move that will delight industry lobbyists.
Childhood stunting costs Philippines almost 3% of GDP
A report by a global children’s charity has revealed that the Philippines economy is losing at least PHP328bn (US$7bn) a year due to the impact of childhood stunting on workforce productivity and education.