Emulsifier combination backed for ‘optimal’ eggless cake
A combination of emulsifiers and whey protein concentrate could be used to totally replace egg in cake products, suggest researchers.
Archives for December 1, 2016
Russia’s poultry industry stagnates for the first time in a decade
In the third quarter of 2016, Russia’s poultry industry stopped growing for the first time in a decade, according to agri-research firm SovEcon.
Growth promoters reportedly discovered in Cherkizovo poultry
Metabolic chemicals have been found in chicken legs from poultry farm JSC Chicken Kingdom, part of Cherkizovo Group in Lipetsk Oblast, Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor has reported.
How to sell lab meat: An analyst's insight into marketing for the new in-vitro industry
The biggest markets for lab-meat are the young, and consumers who already avoid real meat for ethical reasons, according to a food marketing expert.
Carbon price would result in food costs rising 3%
A global carbon price is “unlikely” to cause major shifts in consumption patterns between foods, but supply chains could be decarbonised if more companies looked to incentivise reductions upstream, according to a new analysis.
R&D
Nestlé develops natural method to cut sugar in chocolate by 40%
Nestlé plans to introduce a faster-dissolving sugar across some of its confectionery range from 2018.
Decline in promotional activity is good news for manufacturers, says IRI
The first serious pause in price promotions in the UK could be good news for manufacturers across Europe, stemming a rising trend that will allow more investment for new product development, says market research firm IRI.
Marel to expand Slovak production facility
Meat processing equipment manufacturer Marel has unveiled plans to expand the output capacity of its production facility in Nitra, Slovakia, according to senior company representatives.
Reaction from NSF and Thin Film on NetNames report
Food industry ‘$49bn opportunity' for fraudsters
Brands cannot afford to underestimate the risk of online counterfeiting, according to NetNames.
EU health coalition calls for 6am-11pm ban on junk food advertising
A coalition of European health organisations is campaigning for later watershed times and restricted product placement for adverts and television marketing unhealthy food and alcohol.