Indigenous populations often at higher risk for foodborne illness
Walrus, seal, caribou and whale were the most common traditional items tied to foodborne illness among Indigenous populations, according to a Canadian review.
Archives for January 17, 2017
NSF strengthens EU lab network
NSF International has completed the acquisition of a food safety and water testing firm to strengthen its laboratory network and services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Sampling project finds Derby clear of fake rice
A sampling project targeting ‘plastic rice’ by Trading Standards in a UK city has found no examples of the fake product.
Carrot biscuits, beetroot yoghurt and coconut sugar: A look at Europe's low sugar innovations
Natural sweeteners, such as agave and stevia, are in higher demand than artificial sweeteners as Europe cracks down on sugar.
Nestlé to acquire Egyptian instant coffee company Caravan
Nestlé is to acquire Caravan Marketing Company SAE, the Egyptian instant coffee company behind the Bonjorno brand, eyeing up the ‘rapidly growing’ soluble coffee segment in the country.
Indian colours giant Roha continues expansion into Europe
Roha has acquired the Italian flavour manufacturing group Essential.
French Assembly votes for compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
The French Assembly has voted for the compulsory installation of CCTV in slaughterhouses.
Unilever brands known as sustainable are growing 30% faster than others
One in three consumers choose brands based on sustainability: Unilever study
A new report by industry giant Unilever shows that consumers' belief in the social or environmental welfare of brands hugely affects their purchasing decisions.
Givaudan expands savoury flavour range with Swiss acquisition
Swiss flavour giant Givaudan has acquired Activ International, a deal which it says will help widen its portfolio of natural meat, seafood and vegetable flavours.
O’Brien Fine Foods to take over Faughan Foods
O’Brien Fine Foods, owner of the Brady Family ham business in Ireland, has announced it is to acquire Faughan Foods.
Industry welcomes US decision to lift embargo on French beef
The United States authorities have lifted an embargo on French beef imports after 19 years, the French Agriculture Ministry has said, and European meat producers are delighted.
Patented sugar reduction molecule will be on shelves next year, says DouxMatok
Sugar reduction specialist DouxMatok is in advanced talks with multinational food manufacturers and says its patented flavour-carrying particle will be on shelves in Europe by 2018.
Path to obesity explained by response to ‘natural cannabis’: Mouse study
The body’s ability to produce its own ‘natural cannabis’ may be responsible for fueling the chronic overconsumption of foods high in sugar and fat that contribute to the obesity epidemic.
Inuit microbiome study could shed further light influence of nutrition and modern diet on health
While the gut bacteria of indigenous Inuit populations are ‘broadly similar’ to modern Western populations, subtle differences that distinguish the two could help researchers understand how diet impacts our health through the microbiome, say researchers.