Advertising regulator rules against Alpro over paid-for tweets
Alpro did not make it clear enough that it had paid a British celebrity to post tweets about one of its products, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.
Archives for September 20, 2016
Scientists make norovirus cultivation breakthrough
Scientists have succeeded in growing noroviruses in lab cultures which will help the development of procedures to prevent and treat infection.
Gulf countries breached Australian slaughter rules for Eid sacrifices
Australian livestock exporters have identified unapproved supply chains in use in the Middle East over the recent Eid al Adha festival of sacrifice.
Dubai’s Al Ghurair snags first F&B franchise brand
Fruit-based beverage retailer Smoothie King has expanded into the Gulf through a partnership with Dubai conglomerate Al Ghurair and opened of its first outlet in the region.
Gulf ‘food gap’ widens as 90% of supplies are shipped from abroad
The Gulf imports nearly 90% of its food, according to a study into the food gap across the region.
GUEST ARTICLE: When it comes to food safety, doing just what is required will never be enough
The esteemed American food writer Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher once wrote, “First we eat, then we do everything else.”
Expo East 2016
Expo East 2016 sneak peak: Some of the contenders for Best of East award
Forty-eight natural products are competing to be winner of the Best of East Awards at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland this year.
Wrigley distances itself from Trump Jr. Skittles refugee analogy
Skittles maker Wrigley has dissociated itself from Republican presidential candidate’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr's tweet comparing a bowl of Skittles to refugees.
In the age of clean label, are consumers in developed markets losing interest in fortified foods?
With clean label now “the most dominant trend in food and drink," many food and beverage manufacturers are moving away from fortifying foods with minerals, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients, says Euromonitor International.
Reformulation of discretionary products would have limited impact
Reformulating products such as biscuits, confectionary and sugar-sweetened beverages would have only a “small to moderate” impact on the diets of Australians, while simply telling people to eat less is “unsustainable”, an international diabetes...
FDA hints at how conventional foods can make structure/function claims
For the first time, FDA weighs in on what marketers must have on hand to support claims about conventional foods’ direct impact on consumers’ bodies.
General Mills Q1 2017 results
Snacks brands growth fails to offset overall General Mills sales slump
General Mills today said its first-quarter 2017 sales had failed to meet expectations – with growth in brands including Lärabar and Nature Valley failing to offset declines in other parts of the business.
What does sustainability mean to you?
Successful sustainability initiatives need to consider how farmers work and think, and involve co-operation between all parties, says SVZ International.
'Academics are not angels'
Bitter feud: Sweetener industry says review accusing it of bias is itself biased
The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has rejected the findings of a review which found industry-funded research into artificial sweeteners to be skewed in favour of industry as “misleading and biased”.
Alginate-starch encapsulation could aid probiotic survival
The use of a modified alginate and hi-maize starch encapsulation technique could help to increase the survival rate of probiotics, say Thai researchers.
Trichinella threat remains despite EU measures, say researchers
Trichinella remains a threat despite measures taken at a European level, according to the analysis of an outbreak in Belgium two years ago.
Horsemeat import controls tightened by Brussels
More stringent controls governing EU imports of horsemeat have been adopted by the European Commission, with the decision likely to hit Canadian and South American producers.
Dubai prepares to be home to world’s first global halal standard
The UAE is poised to unveil the world’s first international halal certification network as the Dubai-based International Halal Accreditation Forum drafts a set of bylaws that should come into operation later this year.
France powers up Sweden’s mobile abattoir
Rising demand for ethical and traceable protein has seen Sweden’s Hälsingestintan roll out its innovative mobile slaughter unit in France, heralding a new wave of meat production.
Making softer foods will be key focus for booming over-60s population
Food texture will become a growing consideration over the next 20 years with an estimated population of more than one billion people over the age of 60, a new paper suggests.
PMA and United Fresh target reduction in Listeria risk
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have created a working group on Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).
Indian firm Arjuna to launch 'one shot' high-concentrate Omega-3 product
Indian firm Arjuna Natural Extracts is launching a high-concentrate, "one shot", 90% omega-3 supplement derived from sardines.
'Sound science' vital to boost faith in Asia's functional foods and supplements
Asia’s functional foods and supplements industry needs to stop making unfounded health claims, while also better educating policy makers about the sound science behind its reputable products.
Sports nutrition and healthy ageing will fuel China's industry growth
The rise of China’s functional food and dietary supplement industry is continuing to outstrip overall economic growth, and will continue to do so with sports nutrition and goods for the elderly likely to drive future increases.
Australian meat bodies clash over data criticism
The war of words between Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Australian Beef Association (ABA) has escalated, following criticism of the MLA’s Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI).
National Pork Board on-track to alter antibiotic use
Big changes are underway in the US pig farming sector, which is ready for forthcoming government changes to antibiotic use, according to the National Pork Board (NPB).
Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic ingredient gets Non-GMO Project verified
Ingredients now share the scrutiny finished products have when it comes to free-from claims and virtue labels, a spokesperson said.
PepsiCo launching Swiss Chalet chips at retail after sell-out foodservice debut
Swiss Chalet sauce-flavored Lays potato chips – rolled out earlier this month in restaurants – are now getting a retail launch.