Nesquik is no longer "a great start to the day" after the UK advertising authority ruled the product too high in sugar to bear health claims.
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Nestlé boots Nesquik healthy bunny claims after UK challenge
vendredi 25 décembre 2015
Mothers' salt & sugar intake effects offspring long-term (but is gender specific): Study
A maternal diet high in salt and fructose has lasting effects on offspring in animals, researchers have found.
FoodNavigator 5: Top science stories of 2015
FoodNavigator reviews the five most-read science stories of 2015, a year, where processed meat bathed in the limelight of its carcinogenic status to the latest scientific data that suggested a zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories.
Beneo: EFSA forced us to change our strategy
mercredi 23 décembre 2015
Dominique Speelers is a long-time Beneo man who has seen a lot in his 15 years with the European ingredients giant from back when it was Belgian inulin and chicory player Beneo-Orafti and now as a board member of the more European, more international, more portfolio diverse, Sudzucker-owned Beneo Group.
Mothers' salt & sugar intake effects offspring long-term (but is gender specific): Study
A maternal diet high in salt and fructose has lasting effects on offspring in animals, researchers have found.
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Nestlé boots Nesquik healthy bunny claims after UK challenge
Nesquik is no longer "a great start to the day" after the UK advertising authority ruled the product too high in sugar to bear health claims.
FoodNavigator 5: Top science stories of 2015
FoodNavigator reviews the five most-read science stories of 2015, a year, where processed meat bathed in the limelight of its carcinogenic status to the latest scientific data that suggested a zero calorie sweetener could cause weight gain without increasing calories.
From trans fats to triathlons, PhDs to palm oil and quinoa to kittens, 2015 was YOUR year
mardi 22 décembre 2015
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months – but this time we asked our readers to share some of their professional and personal highlights, as well as what they are looking forward to in 2016. Happy holidays from FoodNavigator!
Step away from the buffet: The recipe to eating a healthy festive dinner
It’s no secret that people eat more than usual during the festive season, but the buffet holds nutritional promise too. We visited a few...
What were FoodNavigator's top news stories of 2015?
RSPO to publish members’ plantation maps in wake of Indonesia’s forest fires
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will publish maps of all its members’ palm oil plantations – with the exception of Malaysia – in the hope closer monitoring will prevent forest fires and peat land destruction. But is this enough?
Study finds winning ‘thrill’ an able substitute for large food portions
The Happy Meal’s concept of offering a small incentive with a meal could be key in persuading consumers to choose smaller portion sizes and promote healthier meal options.
Consumers buy more when recommended serving sizes are smaller
Nutrition values seen on labels can differ substantially based on the recommended serving size, with consumers buying more of the same product among one of a number of undesirable consumer behaviours, researchers have found.
Diabetes: understanding the adipose link
A newly published review in Nutrition Research Reviews details how adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction can contribute to diabetes and gives more strength to the view that AT is able to produce, store, and send out hormones that can regulate metabolism.
What opportunities does the backlash against sugar create?
From links with obesity and type 2 diabetes to government taxes, sugar is currently experiencing a backlash. FoodNavigator met up with experts in the field at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) to ask what this means for industry – is the future sugar-free?
FoodNavigator's 2015 quiz of the year
So you think you know all there is to know about the European food industry in 2015? Let us put your knowledge to the test with our news quiz!
RSPO to publish members’ plantation maps in wake of Indonesia’s forest fires
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will publish maps of all its members’ palm oil plantations – with the exception of Malaysia – in the hope closer monitoring will prevent forest fires and peat land destruction. But is this enough?
From trans fats to triathlons, PhDs to palm oil and quinoa to kittens, 2015 was YOUR year
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months – but this time we asked our readers to share some of their professional and personal highlights, as well as what they are looking forward to in 2016. Happy holidays from FoodNavigator!
Step away from the buffet: The recipe to eating a healthy festive dinner
It’s no secret that people eat more than usual during the festive season, but the buffet holds nutritional promise too. We visited a few...
What were FoodNavigator's top news stories of 2015?
Study finds winning ‘thrill’ an able substitute for large food portions
The Happy Meal’s concept of offering a small incentive with a meal could be key in persuading consumers to choose smaller portion sizes and promote healthier meal options.
Substitution found in turkey product testing
Chicken, beef and pork substitution were found in 7% of turkey products, according to an analysis by Clear Food.
Live debates: Nestlé and Mondelēz among ISM and ProSweets panelists
lundi 21 décembre 2015
ConfectioneryNews is hosting three live debates at the world’s largest confectionery trade fair next year, featuring representatives from the industry’s biggest players.
What opportunities does the backlash against sugar create?
From links with obesity and type 2 diabetes to government taxes, sugar is currently experiencing a backlash. FoodNavigator met up with experts in the field at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) to ask what this means for industry – is the future sugar-free?
FoodNavigator's 2015 quiz of the year
So you think you know all there is to know about the European food industry in 2015? Let us put your knowledge to the test with our news quiz!
Marketing to the ‘elderly’: Overcoming the taboo of getting old
There is a need for public health strategies and products to address Europe's rapidly ageing population – but how easy is it to market such products when nobody wants to admit that they’re getting old?
Consumers buy more when recommended serving sizes are smaller
Nutrition values seen on labels can differ substantially based on the recommended serving size, with consumers buying more of the same product among one of a number of undesirable consumer behaviours, researchers have found.
Diabetes: understanding the adipose link
A newly published review in Nutrition Research Reviews details how adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction can contribute to diabetes and gives more strength to the view that AT is able to produce, store, and send out hormones that can regulate metabolism.
If private label is the innovator of tomorrow, how can brands compete?
dimanche 20 décembre 2015
Private label products have become the trusted brands of today and continuous innovation will ensure they remain so, says one analyst - but could it also hold some promise for brands as well?
What does COP21 mean for the food industry?
Et voilà – we have a global deal on carbon emissions. But what will be the impact of COP21 on food?
DuPont nutrition & health chief: We want to work with start-ups
vendredi 18 décembre 2015
DuPont’s nutrition & health president, Matthias Heinzel, tells NutraIngredients his multi-billion euro division wants to speed product-to-market time and is “totally open” to working with start-ups in open collaboration.
If private label is the innovator of tomorrow, how can brands compete?
Private label products have become the trusted brands of today and continuous innovation will ensure they remain so, says one analyst - but could it also hold some promise for brands as well?
What does COP21 mean for the food industry?
Et voilà – we have a global deal on carbon emissions. But what will be the impact of COP21 on food?
Lotus Bakeries acquires UK-based Bear snacks producer Urban Fresh Foods
Lotus Bakeries has revealed ambitions to become an international ‘category captain’ in healthy snacking after acquiring UK business Urban Fresh Foods, producer of Bear fruit snacks and cereals.
Nestlé: Profit is not a dirty word in the race against global malnutrition
Commercial and public health gain needn’t be opposed bedfellows in the battle against malnutrition among the world’s poorest people, says the chief of public health nutrition at the world’s biggest food firm.
All in: Making malnutrition a global priority
Nutritional programmes and interventions are a starting point - but genuine multi-stakeholder involvement is what's required to tackle the world's problem of malnutrition and under nutrition.
Healthy NPD should be the starting point for kids' food
The ‘good for you’ trend in children’s food is growing, and small companies would do well to focus on healthy new product development in order to compete with big players who have the money to reformulate and rebrand, says one analyst.
Will the UK have the guts to start a global campaign on obesity?
It’s a crisis that is costing the UK more than war, terrorism and armed violence according to a 2014 McKinsey & Company report, but if the UK has the opportunity to become a global leader in tackling obesity it is less sure about where to start.
Study shows healthy eating programmes should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
No thirst for water promotion among kids’ TV makers
TV is a ‘missed opportunity’ to promote healthy hydration messages to children, with fizzy drinks dominating screen time, according to new research.
Companies sourcing Italian tomatoes urged: 'Make yourselves known'
Following revelations of gross exploitation of workers in the Italian tomato processing industry, the Ethical Trading Initiative is asking food manufacturers to map their supply chains - but Princes is the only one to come forward so far.
Will the UK have the guts to start a global campaign on obesity?
jeudi 17 décembre 2015
It’s a crisis that is costing the UK more than war, terrorism and armed violence according to a 2014 McKinsey & Company report, but if the UK has the opportunity to become a global leader in tackling obesity it is less sure about where to start.
No thirst for water promotion among kids’ TV makers
TV is a ‘missed opportunity’ to promote healthy hydration messages to children, with fizzy drinks dominating screen time, according to new research.
Healthy NPD should be the starting point for kids' food
The ‘good for you’ trend in children’s food is growing, and small companies would do well to focus on healthy new product development in order to compete with big players who have the money to reformulate and rebrand, says one analyst.
The fat after the famine: Obesity the next challenge facing Africa, says FAO boss
After years of battling undernutrition, Africa is now facing an emerging threat of obesity and the two must be considered simultaneously, according to the director of nutrition at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Companies sourcing Italian tomatoes urged: 'Make yourselves known'
Following revelations of gross exploitation of workers in the Italian tomato processing industry, the Ethical Trading Initiative is asking food manufacturers to map their supply chains - but Princes is the only one to come forward so far.
Chr Hansen wins €75m to 'develop new microbial solutions'
Chr Hansen has secured a €75m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its microbial solutions work as the bioscience company ramps up its R&D spend.
Study shows healthy eating programmes should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
Study shows healthy eating programs should target preschool years
The foods children define as a meal or snack is largely undetermined in their formative preschool years suggesting that eating and diet programs could use the findings of a new study to encourage a healthy balanced diet from an early age.
Children’s sweet satisfaction levels determined by gene trio
mercredi 16 décembre 2015
Genes have a large part to play in sensitivity to the sweet taste, with research revealing the variation in response to the ‘sweet signal’ among children.
Tips for creating a successful children's brand
With children becoming more and more social media savvy, ethically conscious and keen to follow wider music and fashion trends, creating a successful kids' brand isn't easy. FoodNavigator spoke to market research company Future Learning for some top tips to making your brand appeal to both kids and parents.
Danes launch vast food database
Denmark has debuted a vast food database covering energy, fat, carbohydrates and proteins, dietary fibres, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids.
Research ‘spin’ has policymakers going round in circles
Scientists and the media have long been uneasy bedfellows, but when it comes to research on nutrition they have become unlikely sweethearts.
‘Open data’ release to boost food & farming
The UK government is ‘unleashing’ 1000 farming datasets in a bid to boost the productivity of its farmers and food industry – and help business and consumer decision-making.
Eat with your eyes: Making sense of multi-sensory food
Food should taste and smell good but what else should and can it do when ‘visually stimulated’ consumers like millennials engage in eating occasions? Touch, sight and sound are increasingly in the mix and driving multi-sensory NPD as FoodNavigator discovered at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Paris recently. Black water anyone?
EFSA backs safety of new stevia form
Rebaudioside M is safe and can be added to the list of EU-approved steviol glycosides (E960), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded. The agency said this was the case provided 95% of its components were converted to steviol.
Busting the myth of the magic superfood protein
Insects, ancient grains and algae. There is no such thing as a perfect protein and we must bust this myth of the ultimate ‘superfood’ protein, says researcher.
Children’s sweet satisfaction levels determined by gene trio
Genes have a large part to play in sensitivity to the sweet taste, with research revealing the variation in response to the ‘sweet signal’ among children.
FDF defends ‘competitive salaries’ of food industry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has defended the industry’s “competitive salaries” with clear career progression against claims low wages could deter new recruits.
Tips for creating a successful children's brand
With children becoming more and more social media savvy, ethically conscious and keen to follow wider music and fashion trends, creating a successful kids' brand isn't easy. FoodNavigator spoke to market research company Future Learning for some top tips to making your brand appeal to both kids and parents.
Digitalisation, fragmentation and the new food landscape – will your firm survive?
The digital age has changed everything – fragmenting both consumer taste and industry response to it. Is your business tuned in to a shift that is pushing start-ups front and centre like never before or you soon to be swept away?
What’s fermented food and can it help make probiotics sexy?
When we say ‘fermented’ you say beer? Bread? Sauerkraut? But one start-up is coupling the concept with probiotics for a much needed sector make-over.
Sustainable palm-oil body slammed over slave labour auditing
A coalition of international labour rights and environmental groups has questioned whether audits carried out by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) were robust enough to root out members that used slave labour.
Investment capital continues to chase protein plays, experts say
mardi 15 décembre 2015
Protein via nutrition bars and other delivery modes has driven much of the recent M&A activity in the dietary supplement and functional foods space, experts say.
Danes launch vast food database
Denmark has debuted a vast food database covering energy, fat, carbohydrates and proteins, dietary fibres, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids.
Not just fun & games: mobile apps get serious about obesity
Smart phone apps could play a role in tackling the obesity crisis, although there needs to be more clarity around the way values and results are calculated, says a nutrition academic.
‘Open data’ release to boost food & farming
The UK government is ‘unleashing’ 1000 farming datasets in a bid to boost the productivity of its farmers and food industry – and help business and consumer decision-making.
Novel foods changes will speed launches
The EU’s decision to streamline the way it regulates novel foods and ingredients has received broad support from the food industry.
Research ‘spin’ has policymakers going round in circles
Scientists and the media have long been uneasy bedfellows, but when it comes to research on nutrition they have become unlikely sweethearts.
EFSA backs safety of new stevia form
lundi 14 décembre 2015
Rebaudioside M is safe and can be added to the list of EU-approved steviol glycosides (E960), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded. The agency said this was the case provided 95% of its components were converted to steviol.
Eat with your eyes: Making sense of multi-sensory food
Food should taste and smell good but what else should and can it do when ‘visually stimulated’ consumers like millennials engage in eating occasions? Touch, sight and sound are increasingly in the mix and driving multi-sensory NPD as FoodNavigator discovered at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Paris recently. Black water anyone?
Definition of 'artisan' urgently needed: Consultant
samedi 12 décembre 2015
A definition of ‘artisan’ products is urgent, says one food law expert, as an Italian court cracks down on two crisps manufacturers falsely claiming to be artisanal.
Big food firms are climate smart but social media stupid
Brands are blowing a major opportunity to communicate their sustainability initiatives to millions of consumers with social media updates that are “inane, safe and saccharinely artificial in their bonhomie”, says a report.
French food waste bill voted in unanimously - again
France’s law to cut food waste, which includes forcing supermarkets to give all unsold food to charity, has been voted in –again – after it was scrapped on a technicality in August this year.
Green credentials, a transparent supply chain & climate change-proof profits? WeFarm promises 3-in-1
How can companies tighten their global supply chains, future-proof profits against climate change and boost their sustainable credentials for consumers in one go? Information-sharing platform WeFarm promises to do just that.
Evolva launches fermentation-derived valencene
Evolva will begin producing valencene orange flavour through fermentation allowing for large scale production at a fraction of the cost of traditional extraction methods, it says.
EFSA backs glyphosate but should industry blacklist it anyway?
The European Commission’s standing committee meets today to discuss whether or not to renew approval for glyphosate. Chances are the controversial herbicide will get the green light. Should the food industry step in and apply its own ban?
Coca-Cola controversy kills anti-obesity group
A specialist group formed to combat obesity has been binned after it was forced to return a huge chunk of funding to Coca-Cola amid allegations of industry-biased science.
FiE 2015: Our best bits
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from over one thousand exhibitors, a packed conference programme and talks on industry insights.
Definition of 'artisan' urgently needed: Consultant
vendredi 11 décembre 2015
A definition of ‘artisan’ products is urgent, says one food law expert, as an Italian court cracks down on two crisps manufacturers falsely claiming to be artisanal.
Big food firms are climate smart but social media stupid
Brands are blowing a major opportunity to communicate their sustainability initiatives to millions of consumers with social media updates that are “inane, safe and saccharinely artificial in their bonhomie”, says a report.
French food waste bill voted in unanimously - again
France’s law to cut food waste, which includes forcing supermarkets to give all unsold food to charity, has been voted in –again – after it was scrapped on a technicality in August this year.
Tomorrow’s Meatballs: Algae, lab-grown meat, insects
Algae, lab-grown meat and insects rolled into balls could be used to replace the traditional meatball in the not-too distant future, according to Ikea’s research lab.
Tesco to slash sugar content in more children’s food
Tesco is to roll out sugar reduction targets to its own-label suppliers in new categories of food and drink in the New Year, following the success it has achieved in healthier reformulation of children’s soft drinks, its group quality director Tim Smith has revealed.
Evolva launches fermentation-derived valencene
jeudi 10 décembre 2015
Evolva will begin producing valencene orange flavour through fermentation allowing for large scale production at a fraction of the cost of traditional extraction methods, it says.
Green credentials, a transparent supply chain & climate change-proof profits? WeFarm promises 3-in-1
How can companies tighten their global supply chains, future-proof profits against climate change and boost their sustainable credentials for consumers in one go? Information-sharing platform WeFarm promises to do just that.
EFSA backs glyphosate but should industry blacklist it anyway?
The European Commission’s standing committee meets today to discuss whether or not to renew approval for glyphosate. Chances are the controversial herbicide will get the green light. Should the food industry step in and apply its own ban?
Kellogg takes ancient grains into UK mainstream with Legends launch
Kellogg’s is launching Ancient Legends – a range of breakfast cereals using ancient grains such as spelt and rye – in the UK next year.
‘Consumers are becoming more sensitive to packaging and its impact on the environment’
Allboxes Direct, which works with Baked By Melissa, Milkbar, Farmigo, and Jacques Torres Chocolates, has launched a bio based polymer packaging to replace petroleum based polymers for the manufacture and production of plastic packaging.
DuPont to merge with Dow? Divisions to split?
mercredi 9 décembre 2015
DuPont owner of Danisco’s probiotics, enzymes, sweeteners, colours and flavours business, along with the Solae soy brand - is set to merge with Dow Chemicals to become the world’s second biggest chemicals firm after €80bn BASF.
Coca-Cola controversy kills anti-obesity group
A specialist group formed to combat obesity has been binned after it was forced to return a huge chunk of funding to Coca-Cola amid allegations of industry-biased science.
FiE 2015: Our best bits
Our teams of journalists were out in force at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) last week. We’ve picked out some of our highlights from over one thousand exhibitors, a packed conference programme and talks on industry insights.
The 4 biggest mistakes in healthy marketing
The Healthy Marketing Team tells us what NOT to do when marketing a healthy food product.
FoodNavigator 2016: What's on our editorial calendar?
Putting the spotlight on innovative start-ups, sugar reduction, sustainable sourcing and the latest trends in colour, texture and flavour, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar and online events for 2016 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink industry.
Soy is in the sustainable spotlight but industry is slow on the uptake
Food companies are acting far too slowly to clean up their soy procurement practices while new standards for responsible soy may not go far enough, say campaigners.
Scotland must act on 'deep-rooted' poor diet: report
Scotland’s poor diet is not improving and urgent action must be taken to stop obesity from being the norm, according to a report from the country’s food body.
FoodNavigator 2016: What's on our editorial calendar?
Putting the spotlight on innovative start-ups, sugar reduction, sustainable sourcing and the latest trends in colour, texture and flavour, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar and online events for 2016 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink industry.
Soy is in the sustainable spotlight but industry is slow on the uptake
Food companies are acting far too slowly to clean up their soy procurement practices whilst new standards for ‘responsible soy’ may not go far enough, say campaigners.
'Responsible use' label needed as antibiotic fears grow
mardi 8 décembre 2015
A new on-pack label could be the best way to quickly reduce the use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, according to a major new report for the UK government.
Breaking into emerging markets: ‘You cannot succeed in Africa without emotion’
Establishing an emotional connection between consumers and brands is a universal key to success – but this is especially true when breaking into the African market and there are certain ways to create this connection, says one marketing consultant.
What was 2015's most misleading product? Consumers cast their votes....
Green claims from discount brands not trustworthy, say consumers
Discount brands have more to gain from marketing their sustainability credentials than premium ones, but they’ll have a much harder time convincing consumers their claims aren’t just greenwash.
Can modified starch be clean label? It's all about perception, says Cargill
Recently showcased at FiE, Cargill's modified starch can reduce the fat content of yoghurt by at least 50% while keeping the taste and mouth feel of full fat yoghurt - but can it meet consumer demands for clean label?
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Sugar awareness improving, but UAE parents must do more, says doctor
There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce children’s intake of sugary foods in the UAE, but parents still need to do more, according to a UAE paediatrician.
Free-from in demand in UAE, says Lootah GM
Free-from and organic products are in increasing demand from UAE retailers, in a significant shift over the last two years, according to Lootah Premium Foods’ general manager.
'Responsible use' label needed as antibiotic fears grow
A new on-pack label could be the best way to quickly reduce the use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, according to a major new report for the UK government.
Breaking into emerging markets: ‘You cannot succeed in Africa without emotion’
Establishing an emotional connection between consumers and brands is a universal key to success – but this is especially true when breaking into the African market and there are certain ways to create this connection, says one marketing consultant.
What was 2015's most misleading product? Consumers cast their votes....
Nestlé achieves 100% sustainable cocoa in the UK & Ireland – around a quarter of global supplies covered
Nestlé claims it has become the first major confectioner in the UK & Ireland to source all its cocoa sustainably.
Finding that men eat more with women could impact marketing strategies
lundi 7 décembre 2015
New research that finds men eat significantly more in the company of women than with other men begs the question whether marketers could boost sales of food and beverages by including women in marketing.
Halal and kosher candy cracked? Roquette says it’s found answer for gelatine-free chewy candies
Roquette has introduced a starch-based ingredient it claims can be used to make the first gelatine-free chewy candy with a long-lasting chewiness.
Green claims from discount brands not trustworthy, say consumers
Discount brands have more to gain from marketing their sustainability credentials than premium ones, but they’ll have a much harder time convincing consumers their claims aren’t just greenwash.
Can modified starch be clean label? It's all about perception, says Cargill
Recently showcased at FiE, Cargill's modified starch can reduce the fat content of yoghurt by at least 50% while keeping the taste and mouth feel of full fat yoghurt - but can it meet consumer demands for clean label?
Sugar awareness improving, but UAE parents must do more, says doctor
There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce children’s intake of sugary foods in the UAE, but parents still need to do more, according to a UAE paediatrician.
Free-from in demand in UAE, says Lootah GM
Free-from and organic products are in increasing demand from UAE retailers, in a significant shift over the last two years, according to Lootah Premium Foods’ general manager.
Foodpolis to offer companies a route to China from scandal-free Korea
An afternoon in the company of a provincial Korean mayor clothed in silky blue national dress isn’t the standard recipe for a Tuesday. But he is insistent, and it’s time well spent when you consider the importance to the local economy of what Iksan’s chief dignitary is promoting.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Nestlé leads on anti-slavery action, but will others follow?
An anti-slavery charity has welcomed Nestlé’s action plan to tackle human rights abuses in the Thai seafood supply chain, and says it hopes other food companies will follow suit.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish are better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Food fraud: Honey a monster; fish are better schooled
Levels of fish fraud across the EU have fallen to below 6%. But initial results for honey suggest 19% – and perhaps even up to 32% – of products tested are not compliant with EU food regulations.
Nestlé leads on anti-slavery action, but will others follow?
An anti-slavery charity has welcomed Nestlé’s action plan to tackle human rights abuses in the Thai seafood supply chain, and says it hopes other food companies will follow suit.
Commission report backs a legal limit for trans fat
vendredi 4 décembre 2015
A limit on permitted levels of industrial trans fats in food is the most effective way to reduce Europeans' risk of heart disease, says the European Commission in its long-awaited report - but it does not say what that limit should be.
Is industry too old-fashioned to connect with living, breathing, sustainability-loving consumers?
At FiE the nutrients and ingredients industry quacked a good game, but can it really walk like a sustainability-loving duck? Or is it a sitting duck for hypocrisy and business blindness? wonders Scandinavian strategist, Virpi Varjonen in this FiE post.
Danone doubles Dutch baby milk production capacity
Danone-Nutricia has invested €240m in a new production plant in the Netherlands on the back of double-digit sales growth of infant formula products such as Aptamil and Nutrilon.
Commission report backs a legal limit for trans fat
A limit on permitted levels of industrial trans fats in food is the most effective way to reduce Europeans' risk of heart disease, says the European Commission in its long-awaited report - but it does not say what that limit should be.
Is industry too old-fashioned to connect with living, breathing, sustainability-loving consumers?
At FiE the nutrients and ingredients industry quacked a good game, but can it really walk like a sustainability-loving duck? Or is it a sitting duck for hypocrisy and business blindness? wonders Scandinavian strategist, Virpi Varjonen in this FiE post.
Clean label is the major concern for EU food firms
The reduction of sugar and the removal of additives are currently the biggest headaches for the European food industry, according to new research.
Food Fraud Network exchanges boosted by IT system
The European Commission has launched an IT system which will be used to exchange information on cross-border violations of EU food chain rules such as food fraud.
Clean label is the major concern for EU food firms
The reduction of sugar and the removal of additives are currently the biggest headaches for the European food industry, according to new research.
EU could soon ease Fukushima produce restrictions
Japanese media have reported that the European Union may no longer require radiation screening for some food products imported into the bloc from the beginning of next year.
Will 'Peru-perfood? sacha inchi be the next quinoa?
High in protein and omega-3, Peruvian sacha inchi has ‘superfood’ potential, according to supplier of its oil and protein powder Alinap.
Day three at FIE - as it happens
jeudi 3 décembre 2015
It's the last day of Food Ingredients Europe but things show no sign of slowing down. We've collected the top tweets from the show so you can keep track of what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Circular Economy: Part I – What does the future hold now?
The European Commission has adopted a revised Circular Economy Package to help European businesses and consumers - "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use.
Day three at FIE - as it happens
It's the last day of Food Ingredients Europe but things show no sign of slowing down. We've collected the top tweets from the show so you can keep track of what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Sugary beverages rise in low and middle income countries, fall in high-income regions
While sugar-sweetened beverages have seen a decrease in popularity in regions such as North America and Western Europe, they are on the rise in most low- and middle-income countries. But will the backlash against sugar eventually shape the market in these regions too?
Top trends tweeted from FiE
More than 1,400 international food and drink exhibitors descended on Paris for the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) show this week, with many tweeting the latest trends and innovations.
WHO: One in 10 hit by foodborne illness each year
Each year as many as 600 million, or almost one in 10 people in the world, fall ill after consuming contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Food and drink trends focus on smaller brands
The growing importance of smaller food and drink brands, arising from the fragmentation of consumer beliefs about food, is one of 10 key trends identified next year by New Business Nutrition.
Day two at FIE - As it happens
mercredi 2 décembre 2015
It's day two of Food Ingredients Europe and our team of journalists is out in force. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
EFSA gives green light to new applications for thaumatin
Following a favourable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), formulators will soon be able to use the natural protein sweetener and flavour modifier thaumatin in a broader range of applications.
FIE 2015 - as it happens
Our team of journalists is in Paris this week, and we'll be among many tweeting live from the show. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at FIE.
Sugar addiction much harder to address than salt
Weaning the public off salt is a piece of cake compared to reducing their addiction to sugar, scientists have discovered.
The tide turns: levels of seafood mislabelling fall dramatically
Media pressure, new labelling regulations and industry action have combined to squeeze fraudsters out of the seafood supply chain.
Day two at FIE - As it happens
It's day two of Food Ingredients Europe and our team of journalists is out in force. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at #FIEurope.
Climate change is cutting UK food production: NFU
Climate change is already cutting UK food output, according to a survey conducted by the National Farmers Union (NFU), as US president Barack Obama said the UN climate conference in Paris could be a “turning point” in global efforts to halt rising temperatures.
Sugar-free drinks just as harmful to tooth enamel, study finds
Melbourne researchers believe that sugar-free drinks and sweets may still provoke tooth decay after a number of samples they tested were found to contain additives and pH levels that would cause damage to tooth enamel.
Euro consumers more interested in low sugar products
European consumers’ appetite for sugary foods is waning in favour of low-sugar products, according to new Mintel research revealed at the Food Ingredients Europe show in Paris.
Sugar addiction much harder to address than salt
mardi 1 décembre 2015
Weaning the public off salt is a piece of cake compared to reducing their addiction to sugar, scientists have discovered.
The tide turns: levels of seafood mislabelling fall dramatically
Media pressure, new labelling regulations and industry action have combined to squeeze fraudsters out of the seafood supply chain.
Agar supply hit by seaweed shortage
Thermo Fisher Scientific has temporarily stopped selling two agars due to a shortage in the seaweed used to make them.
EFSA gives green light to new applications for thaumatin
Following a favourable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), formulators will soon be able to use the natural protein sweetener and flavour modifier thaumatin in a broader range of applications.
FIE 2015 - as it happens
Our team of journalists is in Paris this week, and we'll be among many tweeting live from the show. Scroll down for the latest on what's trending on social media at FIE.
Are you going to this year’s FiE? We are
This week we will be bringing you all there is to know about the latest trends and issues in food and nutrition live from Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).
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