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Archives for May 21, 2017
Multiple meat recalls hit America
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has reported three major meat recalls in the country over the past three days.
French yeast giant Lesaffre establishes APAC hub in Singapore
Lesaffre, a 164-year-old French company specialising in yeast and fermentation products, has officially opened its regional expertise hub in Singapore, consolidating its different APAC business streams.
Australia overhauls meat quality assurance scheme
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has integrated its red meat and livestock quality assurance programs in a bid to improve them for the “future prosperity of the red meat and livestock industry”.
Sustainable food and booze: NZ’s most sought-after exports to Singapore
New Zealand’s wealth of safe, sustainable food and beverage sources is not lost on Singaporean consumers, with total exports rising by 10% to $1.1bn in the past year.
Indonesia urged to build cow hubs to hit self-sufficiency dream
The Indonesian government needs to establish new livestock production zones as it tries to boost meat production and consumption through imports of livestock and frozen beef, the Indonesian Meat Importers Association claims.
'Poultry farms are not operating theatres' – chair of Campylobacter group
Development of a bio-security protocol for growers, new post-harvest interventions, educating consumers and enhanced surveillance were areas identified by a group put together to reduce Campylobacter risk.
Do consumers really care about the ethical considerations of fishing?
Ethical and social considerations are not as important to consumers as nutrition and freshness when buying fish, according to a new survey conducted by TÜV SÜD.
Mixed reaction as accountability act moves to Senate floor
Legislation dubbed by consumer groups as the ‘Filthy Food Act’ has been sent by a US Senate committee to the Senate floor.
MEPs water down rules on junk food advertising to kids
The latest draft of the audiovisual media services directive (AVMSD), proposed by the European Parliament’s culture and education committee (CULT), is “full of loopholes”, according to campaigners.
Female path to middle age obesity can be mapped out in twenties: Australian research
New Australian research shows that rates of weight gain are established by the time women are 18-23 years old - meaning data taken at this age could identify those who are likely to become overweight or obese by the time they are 40.
Barilla identifies Med diet and sustainability as the ‘new culture’ of food
A ‘new culture,’ in which food sustainability and the Mediterranean lifestyle form the pillars to this change, is required to safeguard the health of populations and land resources.
Mars connects the dots from farm to fork with SGS and its 2 partners
SGS and partners helping Mars map rice supply chain
SGS and Transparency-One are working with Mars Food and Blippar on supply chain transparency.
BfR expands coop with ILRI and starts pyrrolizidine alkaloids project
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany has expanded its cooperation with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2017
Thanasi Foods launches new jerky and seeds snacks after ConAgra acquisition
Thanasi Foods will unveil Duke's Cajun-style andouille smoked shorty sausages and Bigs king-size seeds at the Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago.
Study links SDA, ALA to cognitive support, health of region in cerebral cortex
An intriguing study has linked three long chain fatty acids, including ALA and SDA, to the health of a structure in the brain and the effect on ‘fluid intelligence’ in older subjects.
China direct
Noodle major Nissin to enter Chinese potato chip market
Nissin is preparing to enter China’s “shining” potato chips market in a bid to open up a new revenue stream beyond its traditional instant noodles empire.
Japan's supermarkets targeted in US marketing push
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is partnering with supermarket chains and event organisers in Japan’s regions to strengthen already high US red meat sales by localising marketing, public relations and consumer interaction campaigns.
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Taiyo introduces sweet-tasting dietary fibres
Combining sweetness with fibre, is the aim of Taiyo’s new varieties of Sunfiber, an all-natural range of soluble dietary fibres which can also be used as a sweetener.
Detection Technology expands production capacity to meet demand
Detection Technology has completed the expansion of its Beijing factory saying it will increase production capacity to meet medium term demand and enable more flexibility for volume and product mix changes.
Nestlé officially opens Vietnam MILO plant
Nestlé has inaugurated a new MILO factory in Hung Yen, Vietnam.
Australia steals butchery title from New Zealand
Australia’s national butchery team narrowly defeated New Zealand in this year’s Trans-Tasman test match.
Hundreds of mislabelled ‘Japanese’ brands found across Asia
Asian food manufacturers have been tapping into growing demand for Japanese products by mislabelling local goods to make them appear authentic.
BI launches new sweet potato-derived fiber ingredient
Ingredient company BI Nutraceuticals has launched a new sweet potato powder designed for adding fiber to baby foods, beverages, and snacks.
Delaying added-sugar labeling could hurt manufacturers in the long run, experts warn
Industry efforts to delay added-sugar labeling and the new Nutrition Facts panel could damage manufacturers’ long-term sales by eroding consumer trust in them, and pushing shoppers to more transparent options, industry experts suggested at the Building a...
Celebrity-fueled FNV campaign expands to include access to affordable, fresh produce
After boosting sales and consumer awareness of produce in its first two years, the star-studded FNV campaign, which markets fruits and vegetables to children with celebrity endorsements, is expanding its reach.