Univar and TerraVia ink deal to bring whole algae to Europe
Ingredients distributor Univar has inked a deal to bring TerraVia’s AlgaVia brand of whole algae ingredients to Europe.
Archives for February 13, 2017
Consumer interpretation of clean label trend varies by generation
As the concept of clean label continues to evolve and transition from an industry term to one consumers understand and seek, companies should take a more sophisticated approach to the trend by accounting for how different generations prioritize and...
China direct
Chinese start-up gearing up for launch of food-sensing smartphone
The world’s first material-sensing smartphone, which could potentially tell you how many calories you're about to eat, will launch in China later this year, its manufacturer has said.
Australia ‘needs national obesity plan and soft drinks tax should fund it’: Health summit chief
The lack of a coordinated national approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is “unacceptable”, according to the Chair of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges, who is calling for more clinical trials to assess solutions and a soft drinks tax...
FOOD VISION 2017 PREVIEW - MARCH 1-3, LONDON
Recipe for success: Why bugs & social innovation are on the menu
What kind of food will be on our plates tomorrow? Worms and crickets? And what will it take for the industry to pick up on this trend and make headway with it?
Cross contamination, labelling errors and fraud behind allergen recalls
Allergen related recalls due to cross contamination in the factory and supply chain or labelling errors are increasing, according to RQA.
Sweet soups on trend in Poland as lines between healthy snack and meal on-the-go blur
Sweet soups are a traditional summer speciality in Poland currently undergoing a revival. And although still niche, it's set to gain traction across Europe, says Mintel.
Instagram could be fuelling food waste epidemic, study says
Millennials’ 'live to eat' mentality could be one of the reasons why household food waste is higher than ever, according to a survey commissioned by UK supermarket Sainsbury’s, yet the report is facing criticism.
Christeyns UK buys remaining stake in Klenzan
Christeyns UK has become the sole owner of Klenzan.
Fairy Chocolates targets Asia expansion with Cho'clair Minis
Belgian luxury confectioner Fairy Chocolates has introduced a mini version of its éclair praline fusion Cho’clair as it concentrates on expansion in Asia.
Arkivum partners with Thermo Fisher Scientific on data safeguarding
Arkivum has partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific on managing data.
Engineering deal ushers in insect meal factory builds in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the US
South Africa’s AgriProtein is collaborating with engineering group, Christof Industries, to build up to 25 cost-efficient, high-volume fly farms a year in global locations.
SPOTLIGHT JAPAN
Have a break...have a Kit Kat sushi
Japan is known for its love of weird and wacky Kit Kat flavours, but Nestlé might have just taken the biscuit with its sushi version.
UPDATE
Has Whole Foods lost its mojo?
As natural and organic goes mainstream, Whole Foods’ differentiator is, well, not that different from the rest of the market anymore, says one retail analyst.
Researchers: 'We consider this to be a major breakthrough'
Gut bacteria linked to development of Alzheimer’s disease: Mouse data
Intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of Alzheimer's disease, say researchers who suggest their findings could open new opportunities for preventing and even reversing the disease through the gut.
Perfectly Free prepares for 2018 launch of novel refrigerated fruit & veggie snacks with 'grape-like' skin
Incredible Foods – the firm behind allergy-friendly Perfectly Free frozen coconut bites – is gearing up for the 2018 launch of what it claims is a completely new form of snack: refrigerated bites with a 'grape-like' skin made from fruit and veggie purees...
Pathogen contaminating seafood identified by researchers
A new strain of a bacterial pathogen that has contaminated seafood and sickened shellfish consumers has been identified by researchers.
Product recall insurance: Are you to speed? Lessons from Heinz v Starr
GUEST ARTICLE: Beware the rescission defense: The importance of the policy application in product contamination insurance policies
Are you confident your product recall insurance policy will pay out, should the worst happen, and you need to make a claim?
Brexit will be sweet for cane and beet, says British sugar industry
Brexit’s impact on the food industry remains speculation, but one British market feels the outcome of the UK’s impending departure will be sweet: the sugar industry.
Drinkers on the pulse: Australia gets its first lentil craft beer
A craft brewery in the Adelaide Hills has released Australia’s first beer made with lentils.
Expert panel established to drive forward India's national fortification plan
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set up a panel of doctors and research scientists to prepare the final version of its food fortification laws – a move that would facilitate the inclusion of micronutrients to several food staples.