Industry lauds accomplishments of late stevia pioneer James May
Herbal industry experts were quick to laud the accomplishments of stevia pioneer Jim May, founder of Wisdom Natural Brands, who died this week at the age of 80.
Archives for March 8, 2017
‘Allegation our chicken is only 50% chicken is 100% wrong’ - Subway
Subway has called claims about the amount of chicken DNA in some of its chicken products ‘false and misleading’.
Six industry giants to launch UK-style traffic light labels in Europe
Coca-Cola, Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever will add nutrition logos modelled on the UK’s traffic light label to their European portfolios. However, critics have slammed the use of portion size as a reference.
Mobile waste disposal truck wins big poultry contract
The world’s first mobile carcase waste solution designed to help producers safely dispose of poultry affected by diseases on-farm has won a $2.5m contract.
FOOD VISION 2017
Subscription snacking: How Love with Food is gathering consumer opinions through its products
Love with Food is a subscription service that allows food companies to gain consumer feedback on their products.
Halal food manufacturers are destined to appeal even to non-Muslims
Halal is no longer the sole domain of Muslims, and is instead “a new culture many countries are keen to embrace” as they seek healthier and more sustainable food supplies.
This week Down Under
Australian shiraz claims credit for founding wine’s mile-high club
An Australian winery has taken to tailoring products for a sky-high target market.
‘Weak policies and slow progress’: Why Bangladesh’s nutrition programmes are failing to step up to the plate
Bangladesh’s considerable nutritional improvements in recent years can be attributed to wider economic and social progress, not specific nutrition-focused policies which have been branded ‘weak’ and ‘sporadic’.
Bird flu sparks Asian bans for US eggs and poultry
Heavyweight Asian nations have been asked not to apply nationwide import bans on US poultry, as America fights its first outbreak of avian influenza (AI) in 14 months.
Japanese meat cake craze sweeps across nation
A new craze is sweeping across raw-food mad Japan that is both beautifully imaginative and nightmarishly suspect: the meat cake.
Fructose infiltrates baby diet via breast milk, study suggests
Infants may be exposed to fructose through breast milk, before sugary drinks and other foods containing fructose introduced to the infant diet, according to research.
Dubai firm offers free finance for water made from thin air
A Dubai company has secured a finance partner to provide customers with interest-free loans over four years for machines that literally convert air into water.
Farmhouse Culture raises $6.5m in financing round led by Gen Mills 301 INC, unveils new sparkling probiotic line
A $6.5m funding round led by General Mills’ 301 INC arm will help Farmhouse Culture - which specializes in fresh organic sauerkraut, sauerkraut chips and fermented 'gut shots' – expand its distribution and support new launches, including a new sparkling...
Wild Kombucha targets mainstream shoppers with familiar bottle, lighter taste profile
Baltimore-based Mobtown Fermentation wants to make kombucha – known for its sharp flavor profile and inconsistent texture – “more approachable to the general consumer,” starting with a more familiar shaped bottle, as well as a smoother taste, according...
Raw organic juice at the touch of a button with no prep and no mess... Juicero heads to Whole Foods
Mess-free countertop juicer brand Juicero has seen a five-fold increase in consumer adoption after dropping its price tag from $699 to $399, and is now working on a second iteration that will have a “more attractive” price point, says CEO Jeff Dunn after...
General Mills’ Cascadian Farm invests in eco-friendly grain Kernza
General Mills plans to use a sweet, nutty-tasting grain that it claims is more environmentally friendly than conventional wheat in its Cascadian Farm organic brand.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
CBD manufacturer Naturally Splendid targets Japan expansion with double sales deal
Canadian CBD firm Naturally Splendid has signed two exclusive sales agreements to launch a suite of products in Japan.
UK sugar tax confirmed in Budget 2017
A UK sugar tax has been confirmed as part of the government’s Budget 2017 today, with the rates set for the two-tier soft drinks industry levy.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
Indian SMEs need export support and technology partners, 'not purely cash investment'
Driving exports to Japan and securing new technology partners for manufacturers and suppliers should be the main priorities for the Indian food processing sector, according to exhibitors at FoodEx Japan.
FOODEX JAPAN 2017
Japan going bananas for Philippine food exports as trade chiefs eye record business at FoodEx show
The 17-strong delegation of Philippine food firms showcased at FoodEx Japan this week is targetting record total sales topping US$28m from the four-day event – with banana-based products booming in the Far East.
Nestlé UK to cut 10% of sugar in confectionery range by 2018
Nestlé has pledged to remove 7,500 metric tons of sugar in its UK confectionery range via reformulation, calorie limits and new technology.
Safe Food Alliance starts work on food safety lab
Safe Food Alliance has started construction of its largest laboratory to date in Kingsburg, California.
Stevia & fibre blend promises to slash sugar by 100% with no loss in taste or bulk
Food tech start-up Unavoo has launched a natural, stevia- and prebiotic fibre-based sweetener that can replace sugar like-for-like in dairy, bakery and beverage products.