Allergen-reducing protein preparations could win the allergy battle
Industry could soon be able to reduce food allergy risk by modifying culprit proteins, say researchers who have filed patents on allergen-reducing technology.
Archives for September 6, 2016
Thousands of pigs burn to death on Russian farm
A fire at a pig farm run by Cherkizovo Group has killed nearly 10,000 piglets, according to a statement from the regional government.
Whey protein may provide benefits for Parkinson’s patients, finds Thai pilot study
The first placebo-controlled study to test whey protein in people with Parkinson’s disease has found consumption may benefit certain biomarkers.
JBS ‘aware’ of CEO suspension reports
Brazilian meat giant JBS has confirmed it is aware of reports in the media that its CEO Wesley Batista has been ordered to step aside by a federal judge.
Biena's roasted chickpea snack takes off even further with travel retailer partnerships
As the legume snack category matures, Poorvi Patodia, founder of roasted chickpea brand Biena, says the landscape is “very promising, encouraging, and exciting.”
Urban Accents' growth reflects US consumer demand for premium rubs, spice blends, sauces and more
Urban Accents started as a premium spice-blend brand sold at specialty stores, like Crate & Barrel, but “the world has evolved a lot in the last 20 years” since the company launched, so that high-end blends now also are sold in supermarkets, said chief...
Catchmate’s traceability tech may optimise food safety recalls
Catchmate, a technology venture from entrepreneur Roger Kirkness, could be the traceability system that saves meat processors money in the fight against costly food safety recalls.
Fairtrade International Annual Report 2015 - 2016: Significant growth in sales of coffee, banana, cocoa
Last year, 1.6 million Fairtrade farmers and workers across 75 countries benefited from an estimated €138 million (approx. US $155 million) in a Fairtrade premium, according to Fairtrade International.
Unhealthy obsession with total cholesterol reduction is thwarting CVD prevention
Strategies to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) need to move away from statins and cholesterol reduction and focus on reducing inflammation and increasing HDL cholesterol through dietary intervention, urges a leading food lipids academic.
UAE’s Food Capital invests in fast-expanding Saudi store group
UAE-based investment firm Food Capital has acquired a significant stake in Ice Cream Dana Group of Saudi Arabia, the owner of 20 stores under the Yummy Yoghurt, Bun & Patty, Pimento and Maltoot brands.
Dubai to implement smart halal logos to improve traceability
Dubai Municipality has signed an agreement with a Swiss traceability company for a smart inspection solution for food products that will deliver a digital halal logo and a smartphone app.
Answer on the way for Chinese investigation of US DDGS?
An ongoing anti-dumping and countervailing duty probe into the US DDGS exports by the Chinese may soon produce a preliminary response.
Vinegar a ‘promising functional food’ to combat Asia’s rising cases of type 2 diabetes
Researchers in Singapore suggest vinegar could be a key functional ingredient to help fight the rising number of type 2 diabetes cases in the region.
False claims risk undermining the Asia market for heart health products
Global and local players in Asia’s heart health sector are adopting radically different strategies – but dubious health claims from some of the latter threaten to undermine the market, according to an industry analyst.
TSG Consumer Partners: Many of the big CPG companies are effectively outsourcing innovation
While buying or investing in a flurry of smaller, sexier brands may not have a meaningful impact on their P&L for 5-10 years, it's the only way many big food companies can position themselves for long-term growth, says one corporate finance expert, who...
Australia’s livestock export chief visits Middle East amid black market concerns
Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council chairman Simon Crean has visited the Middle East to iron out welfare and black market concerns worrying Australia during Eid’s bumper trade period.
WFP distributes food to Iraqi town following two-year siege
World Food Programme of the United Nations has distributed food in and around Qayyarah after a siege had made the northern Iraqi town inaccessible for over two years.
Indian police have beef with biriyani
The north Indian state of Haryana has the second-highest number of complaints reported to the police, but authorities have bizarrely been tasked with sniffing out beef-laced biriyani.
MEPs raise concerns (again) in relation to traffic light labels
Around 100 members of the European Parliament MEPs have requested that the European Commission investigate the commercial impact of the UK’s front-of-pack traffic light labelling scheme.
French Treasury: VAT on unhealthy food should be 20% not 5.5%
The French Treasury has proposed a new tax or increased levels of VAT on highly calorific foods as part of a range of new measures to tackle obesity.