Russians have appetite for healthy and nutritious 'proper' food
Researchers in St Petersburg say the majority of Russians see a ‘proper meal’ primarily in terms of health and nutrition, but do not have regular access to it.
Archives for March 28, 2017
Food and drink promos ‘undermining’ childhood obesity efforts, say MPs
Highly discounted food items and the ‘buy one get one free’ price promotions are undermining the efforts made in tackling childhood obesity, according to the UK Commons Select Committee.
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Bloody good idea? Could 'wasted' animal blood be alternative protein source?
Waste blood from the meat industry has the potential to be collected and processed to generate high-added-value food ingredients, say researchers … who outline it’s ‘exceptional’ nutritive and functional properties.
special edition: product inspection
A look at the inspection market ahead of Interpack
The global inspection machines market will reach $396.4m by 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets.
Waiver for free range eggs ruled illegal by EU commissioner Hogan
Commissioner for agriculture Phil Hogan has ruled out any waiver on the EU’s free range egg policy, which has forced many producers to abandon the status in the wake of the bird flu crisis.
Cargill CEO stands up for free trade
In a time of creeping protectionism threatening to destabilise the balance of free trade, David MacLennan, CEO of agri-business giant Cargill, has made an impassioned defence of global commerce.
Lamb scarcity in Georgia while exports rise
Georgia has been suffering from a shortage of lamb during the past few months, evidenced by rising prices in the domestic market.
UK triggers article 50 for Brexit; Industry reacts
Today UK prime minister Theresa May triggered article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, formally launching Britain’s exit from the European Union, which the British and European food industry had opposed.
Industry reaction as UK triggers Article 50
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has told Brussels that Britain wants to exit the European Union by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
Health watchdog takes legal action against Kellogg, Weetabix, Walgreens and others for acrylamide in ‘Disney’ animal crackers
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has launched legal action against several US biscuit manufacturers and retailers for allegedly failing to warn consumers about the high levels of acrylamide (AA) in their products.
FrieslandCampina comments on China Huishan Dairy crash
On March 24, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange postponed the trading in shares of China Huishan Dairy Holdings Company Limited after an 85% drop of its share price.
This week Down Under
Amazon Fresh confirmed: Online grocer to open in Australia in 2018
Amazon’s launch in Australia will include an online grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, though the global retailer is still yet to announce plans for bricks-and-mortar Amazon Go shops in the country.
Australia
Witchetty grubs still on the menu for nine out of 10 Aboriginals
Scientists observing the eating habits of Aboriginals living in remote communities continue to eat age-old foods, including echidna, goanna, mud mussel, long-neck turtle and witchetty grub, regularly.
Special edition: product inspection
Primary challenge for poultry processors is detecting bones
Poultry is processed in one of the harshest environments in the industry and as global appetites increase so do the food safety expectations of regulators, retailers and consumers.
APAC’s food and nutrition entrepreneurs: This is your time to shine
APAC’s food and nutrition entrepreneurs and new start-ups are driving innovation in the region, and we want to shine the spotlight on their achievements.
India
Spice update: Chilli glut subdues market, other spice prices suffering
A good chilli crop has been reported for central India after sowing areas increased substantially over last year due to high prices seen earlier in 2016 tempting farmers to cash in. This increase in supply has been causing prices to fall, however, since...
Review of government data highlights how food and beverage industry contributes to US economy
Every year $8 billion is invested in new products or processes in the food and beverage industry each year, according to a new report released earlier this month that looked at how the food and beverage industry impacts the overall US economy.
Sealed Air to sell key divisions to equity firm
Packaging and hygiene solutions provider Sealed Air has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Diversey Care food hygiene and cleaning businesses from its food care division to private investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity.
Misfit Juicery’s two-prong approach to addressing the anti-sugar trend’s threat to juice
Startup Misfit Juicery is taking a two prong approach to the growing threat to the juice category posed by consumers’ increasing concern about sugar, and in doing so is setting itself apart from the competition.
Chicago snack start-up No Denial Foods targets low-sugar shoppers seeking indulgence
No Denial Foods Founder Debbie Wood has had a front-seat view of the packaged food sector as a sugar-conscious shopper, having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 9 and then celiac disease at age 32.
Special Edition: Product Inspection
MultiX targets international expansion
MultiX has raised €3.5m to launch production and push ahead with international expansion.
Scotland and Wales launch plans to help food sector weather 'uncertain times'
Scotland and Wales have launched ambitious new plans to help power their food industries through the years of uncertainty that are expected now the UK has begun the process of leaving the EU.
ADM ramps up sweetener investment with French acquisition
Agri-food giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will continue its investment into sweeteners and starch production in Europe with the planned acquisition of French wheat processing plant Chamtor.
Hong Kong restores Brazilian meat trade
Hong Kong is the latest key importer to have lifted a ban on Brazilian meat, after China and Egypt eased restrictions earlier this week.
special edition: product inspection
Researchers develop novel food inspection system
An ultra-low field (ULF) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system using a high-temperature superconducting quantum interference device (HTS-SQUID) for food inspection has been tested by researchers.
Special edition: product inspection
Detection of density: The metal can files
Metal cans are more challenging to inspect than low-density containers because the packaging presents a higher density to the x-rays.
NATURAL PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT 2017
‘Clean and green’: Australian and New Zealand functional honey products continue to buzz in China
Natural products with functional claims such as honey continue to face a bright future as both a food and a therapeutic product, not least in China where demand is expected to soar.
Tiny but Mighty Popcorn targets Target, Costco and Publix shelf space with new packaging
Family-owned Tiny but Mighty Popcorn has redesigned the packaging of its entire product line with paintings created by Iowa native artist, Grant Wood.
Health advocates argue for a tax on sugary drinks in Canada to save lives and healthcare costs
Twenty-four public health advocates and organizations are calling on the Canadian government to levy a significant tax on manufacturers of sugary drinks to discourage consumption and help fund healthy living initiatives.
Over 100 US retailers believed to have recalled meatballs
Officials believe 112 retailers across more than a dozen US states may have beef products recalled by Kings Command Foods LLC after several customers complained of finding metal in their food.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2017
Protect product integrity or risk losing market share - PerkinElmer
Players in the food sector must protect supply chain integrity or risk losing market share, according to PerkinElmer.