Vegetarian diet doesn’t compromise athletic performance: Study
Vegetarian diets do not compromise athletic performance and may even help aerobic capacity, according to a study comparing elite vegetarian and omnivore athletes.
Archives for November 18, 2016
Incubation and investment at FOOD VISION USA: Sniffing out marketing bulls**t, are meal kits a good investment, and how to pick winners
The food industry’s biggest guns have recently been engaged in some serious retail therapy, investing in a flurry of smaller, sexier brands and setting up venture arms to nurture them. And they’re not the only ones out shopping. Leonardo DiCaprio and...
Germany vows to control Europe’s bird flu epidemic
Germany has vowed to fight its outbreak of avian influenza as the H5N8 strain rips through eight European countries.
Origin labelling: A step towards transparency - or worrying form of ‘gastronationalism’?
Calls for mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) are growing louder in Europe and supporters say it will restore trust, provide transparency and help consumers support local producers if they wish. But one political scientist sees it as "a...
Phage tech draws a blank with many consumers - Micreos
Micreos has rebranded its phage products after feedback from a focus group.
'The ethical urge' powers fair trade in Switzerland: Study
The Swiss buy more fair trade foods than Germans, but it’s not just because there are more products available to them: they’re also “more ethically convinced” by these products, researchers have found.
Meat industry ‘hit hard’ by EU trade policy
The EU meat industry, particularly beef, could be “hit hard” by upcoming trade deals signed by the European Union, a study has warned.
Intertek sees UK E. coli testing increase
Intertek Food Services UK has increased capacity to enable faster turnaround on E. coli testing in response to customer demand.
NOSB’s vote to delist carrageenan viewed as ‘dangerous precedent,’ restrictive
The National Organic Review Board’s decision Thursday to remove carrageenan from the list of allowable non-organic ingredients in organic products will limit consumers’ organic options, result in inferior products and sets a dangerous precedent for the...
Collaborative efforts needed to tackle foodborne diseases in developing countries - expert
Collaborative efforts are imperative to reduce incidence of foodborne diseases in developing countries, according to one expert.
Health & Nutrition Week, 28 November-2 December 2016, Frankfurt, Germany
Food & nutrition futures: ‘We need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable’
Pressured food supply chains are pushing new foods and nutrient sources into view like insects and algae that are challenging the status quo, says a UK-based food trend watcher.
US Senators: We need faster GM approval process by China
Several US Senators have called on the Obama administration to make the approval process for GM products a focus in upcoming trade talks with China.
Russian meat giant to move into online sales
One of Russia’s largest meat producers is preparing to launch a new web store selling meat products online.
Non-GMO seal for Taiyo’s matcha boosts transparency for multifunctional ingredient
Taiyo’s Non-GMO certification for its Matcha Powder is a sign of the growing influence of this attribute, even for ingredient categories that have never been subject to genetic modification.
Thinfilm to authenticate olive oil packaging
Thin Film Electronics is running trials with Italian olive oil brands based on its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Healthy breakfast may prevent childhood obesity
Missing breakfast and a lack of sleep both appear to accurately predict whether a child will become overweight or obese in later life, a University College London (UCL) study has concluded.
New study by Symrise explores what the ideal refreshing beverage for US Millennials looks like
The ideal refreshing drink to Millennial consumers? Lightly sparkling, light-colored, citrusy, and creates a sound when the bottle or can is opened, the study found.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Expanding cranberries’ appeal beyond the holidays & to a new generation
For most Americans cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving staple, but it isn’t the dish everyone clamors for -- which the fruit’s industry stakeholders hope to change with aggressive marketing campaigns, innovative product launches and science-backed claims.