Researchers have uncovered no significant link between eating dinner after 8pm and obesity in children, a study shows.
A late dinner is not linked to childhood obesity, study shows
mardi 31 mai 2016
How is Big Food harnessing start-up innovation?
Which food firms are top for scoping out innovative start-ups and harnessing the latest research projects? FoodNavigator takes a look at the different incubator, accelerator and partnering schemes used by industry heavyweights.
Russia to extend EU embargo until late 2017
Russia’s embargo of EU food products will be extended until the end of 2017 but the list of banned foods or countries affected will not change, according to a draft government decree.
Call for EU action plan as firms shirk responsibility on soy
The EU needs a deforestation action plan after a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) analysis of the bloc’s largest food companies showed many are using consumer ignorance to dodge their “massive responsibility” when sourcing soy.
Obesity: Blame game holds no weight as collective efforts are favoured
Obesity cannot be solved by pointing fingers at consumers, industry or governments, but all parties must demonstrate accountability and responsibility in solving this public health crisis.
Czech Republic moves to set nutrient profiles for food sold in schools
In the wake of the European Parliament's no vote last month, the Czech Republic has drawn up a draft decree to apply nutrient profiles on food sold and advertised in schools and ban foods that exceed maximum levels for sugar, salt and fat.
Beneo launches clean label native starch
Beneo has launched a clean label native rice starch made using a thermal production process developed as part of a three-year research project.
Nestlé Health Science partners with DBV to develop milk allergy detection tool
Nestlé Health Science has announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with DBV Technologies to develop and bring to market a patch-test tool, MAG1C, for the diagnosis of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in infants.
A late dinner is not linked to childhood obesity, study shows
Researchers have uncovered no significant link between eating dinner after 8pm and obesity in children, a study shows.
Snyder's-Lance: Grazing is in our DNA – snacking is perfect solution to grazing
How is Big Food harnessing start-up innovation?
Which food firms are top for scoping out innovative start-ups and harnessing the latest research projects? FoodNavigator takes a look at the different incubator, accelerator and partnering schemes used by industry heavyweights.
Russia to extend EU embargo until late 2017
Russia’s embargo of EU food products will be extended until the end of 2017 but the list of banned foods or countries affected will not change, according to a draft government decree.
National Obesity Forum fat report rejected by board members
Health lobby group the National Obesity Forum (NOF) has come under swingeing attacks from some of its own medical advisers in press reports over the past weekend, following controversial advice it rushed out last week advising people to eat more fatty foods, reduce carbohydrate intake and stop counting calories.
Food manufacturers urged to enter long-term butter deals
Food manufacturers are facing higher butter prices after a “surprise rally” on global commodity markets, claims the head of a leading ingredients company.
Pilot symposium addresses terrorism threat to food supply
lundi 30 mai 2016
How to prevent and respond to a potential terrorist attack on the food supply has been discussed at an international symposium.
SGS buys stake in supply chain risk management platform
SGS has acquired a 20% stake in a platform for supply chain visibility and risk management.
Call for EU action plan as firms shirk responsibility on soy
The EU needs a deforestation action plan after a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) analysis of the bloc’s largest food companies showed many are using consumer ignorance to dodge their “massive responsibility” when sourcing soy.
Czech Republic moves to set nutrient profiles for food sold in schools
In the wake of the European Parliament's no vote last month, the Czech Republic has drawn up a draft decree to apply nutrient profiles on food sold and advertised in schools and ban foods that exceed maximum levels for sugar, salt and fat.
Beneo launches clean label native starch
Beneo has launched a clean label native rice starch made using a thermal production process developed as part of a three-year research project.
Obesity: Blame game holds no weight as collective efforts are favoured
Obesity cannot be solved by pointing fingers at consumers, industry or governments, but all parties must demonstrate accountability and responsibility in solving this public health crisis.
Danish illnesses traced to lettuce from France
More than 400 people have been sickened by norovirus in Denmark by lettuce from France.
Evolva bags European patent for fermented stevia
samedi 28 mai 2016
Swiss-headquartered biotech company Evolva has secured a European patent for its novel technique for producing fermentation-derived stevia.
EFSA rejects Tate & Lyle polydextrose-defecation claim
The link between polydextrose consumption and maintenance or normal defecation is ‘weak’, EFSA has found in rejecting an article 13.5 submission from agrifood sugar giant Tate & Lyle.
Ditching 'diet' and laying off 'light': Consumers mistrust healthy processed foods, says Mintel
The National Obesity Forum's advice to shun processed foods such as low-fat yoghurts and cheeses for whole foods this week has provoked mixed reactions – but consumers are already turning away from foods labelled as low-fat, diet or light, according to Mintel data.
‘Nimble’ local brand closing in on multinational rivals: Kantar data
Local brands are growing at twice the pace of multinationals thanks to an ability to quickly respond to niche market demands and better cater to consumer needs, says a report from Kantar Worldpanel.
Make potassium labelling mandatory for processed food: UK petition
As new nutrition guidelines make labelling potassium on packaged foods mandatory in the US, a UK petition is urging the government to do the same but for different reasons - it would end the processed food "nightmare" for sufferers of Chronic Kidney Disease for whom potassium can mean heart failure and death, says the author.
Multinational firms sell poorer quality (but more expensive) food to Eastern Europeans
Multinational food firms are manufacturing poorer quality, unhealthier (but sometimes more expensive) versions of their trademarked brands for the Eastern Europe market, says the Czech Republic, which wants to see EU legislation to protect consumers. It's 'ethically problematic but not illegal', say experts - so can anything actually be done?
EXCLUSIVE: Mondelēz urges IOI Group not to sue RSPO
Mondelēz International has called on palm oil supplier IOI Group to withdraw its legal action against the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
A low-salt diet could raise heart disease risk, study suggests
Low-salt diets may not be beneficial for everyone and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death as the results of a study appear to contradict currently accepted opinion.
Food waste from manufacturing 56% less than previously reported
Food manufacturers are not wasting anywhere near as much food as experts thought, but there’s still a £220 million (€290m) opportunity in reducing levels even further.
EFSA rejects Tate & Lyle polydextrose-defecation claim
vendredi 27 mai 2016
The link between polydextrose consumption and maintenance or normal defecation is ‘weak’, EFSA has found in rejecting an article 13.5 submission from agrifood sugar giant Tate & Lyle.
Ditching 'diet' and laying off 'light': Consumers mistrust healthy processed foods, says Mintel
The National Obesity Forum's advice to shun processed foods such as low-fat yoghurts and cheeses for whole foods this week has provoked mixed reactions – but consumers are already turning away from foods labelled as low-fat, diet or light, according to Mintel data.
Consumers crazy about coconut, but are they nuts?
Whilst sales data from market intelligence provider IRI shows that UK consumers can’t get enough of coconut products, a leading dietician brands coconut “an expensive con with no authorised health claims”.
Evolva bags European patent for fermented stevia
Swiss-headquartered biotech company Evolva has secured a European patent for its novel technique for producing fermentation-derived stevia.
‘Nimble’ local brand closing in on multinational rivals: Kantar data
Local brands are growing at twice the pace of multinationals thanks to an ability to quickly respond to niche market demands and better cater to consumer needs, says a report from Kantar Worldpanel.
Make potassium labelling mandatory for processed food: UK petition
As new nutrition guidelines make labelling potassium on packaged foods mandatory in the US, a UK petition is urging the government to do the same but for different reasons - it would end the processed food "nightmare" for sufferers of Chronic Kidney Disease for whom potassium can mean heart failure and death, says the author.
Multinational firms sell poorer quality (but more expensive) food to Eastern Europeans
jeudi 26 mai 2016
Multinational food firms are manufacturing poorer quality, unhealthier (but sometimes more expensive) versions of their trademarked brands for the Eastern Europe market, says the Czech Republic, which wants to see EU legislation to protect consumers. It's 'ethically problematic but not illegal', say experts - so can anything actually be done?
Marketing turns off TV & moves massively online: ASA
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has highlighted the mega-trend platform shift in marketing activity toward online with the watchdog investigating 8633 cases on the web, compared to 3920 on television in 2015.
EXCLUSIVE: Mondelēz urges IOI Group not to sue RSPO
Mondelēz International has called on palm oil supplier IOI Group to withdraw its legal action against the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
A low-salt diet could raise heart disease risk, study suggests
Low-salt diets may not be beneficial for everyone and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death as the results of a study appear to contradict currently accepted opinion.
‘Nothing being done’ to prevent another Calais crisis
Nothing is being done to protect UK food and drink firms from damage caused by another Calais crisis, according to the Scottish Seafood Association (SSA).
Food waste from manufacturing 56% less than previously reported
Food manufacturers are not wasting anywhere near as much food as experts thought, but there’s still a £220 million (€290m) opportunity in reducing levels even further.
Artificial sweeteners cut calories but may affect glucose control in obese: Study
Artificial sweeteners may help obese individuals cut calories and lose weight but a new study has suggested that these sugar substitutes impair how glucose is utilised in the body.
Artificial sweeteners cut calories but may affect glucose control in obese: Study
mercredi 25 mai 2016
Artificial sweeteners may help obese individuals cut calories and lose weight but a new study has suggested that these sugar substitutes impair how glucose is utilised in the body.
Nearly all governments failing to promote sustainable diets: Study
Germany and Sweden are just two of only four countries in the world that include sustainability criteria in their dietary guidelines.
The thrill of the taste: Why do we like spicy food?
Humans are the only species that likes and actively seeks out spicy chili flavours. What explains our love for what is, in reality, a sensation that signals burning pain and, possibly, danger?
Sweet potential: Tongue enzyme research may aid zero calorie sweetener industry
The discovery of ‘gut enzymes’ in sweet taste receptors on the tongue could point industry towards a new route in the development of non-caloric sweeteners, say those behind the research.
Nearly all governments failing to promote sustainable diets: Study
Germany and Sweden are just two of only four countries in the world that include sustainability criteria in their dietary guidelines.
The thrill of the taste: Why do we like spicy food?
Humans are the only species that likes and actively seeks out spicy chili flavours. What explains our love for what is, in reality, a sensation that signals burning pain and, possibly, danger?
EU ‘vital for food industry success’: Sir Stuart Rose
EU membership is “vital for the success” of the UK food and drink manufacturing sector, argues Sir Stuart Rose, chairman of Britain Stronger in Europe and former executive chairman of Marks & Spencer.
Sweet potential: Tongue enzyme research may aid zero calorie sweetener industry
The discovery of ‘gut enzymes’ in sweet taste receptors on the tongue could point industry towards a new route in the development of non-caloric sweeteners, say those behind the research.
Allergen and mycotoxin notifications jump in RASFF report
Notifications due to allergens (137) and mycotoxins (476) rose dramatically from 2014 (78 and 357 respectively), according to the RASFF annual report.
Expert dispels common myths in following a gluten-free diet
mardi 24 mai 2016
Consumers are buying gluten-free products as part of a healthy lifestyle, with few adopting this diet as part of a treatment for coeliac disease (CD), a study has concluded.
B2B firms know artisan doesn’t mean….well, artisan, says ASA
An advert for a bread mix that promises “an easy way to make sour dough and artisan breads” is not misleading because it targets B2B firms who know the end product will be ‘artisan-style’, says the UK’s advertising watchdog.
Marketing sustainable soy: 'Invisible but important' or loud and proud?
By the end of 2017 one third of soy imported into Europe will be certified, says the Roundtable on Responsible Soy, but will consumers know it?
Researchers unlock mystery of protein that filters odour information
A 30 year-old mystery surrounding the function of a protein in our smell receptors has been solved after researchers revealed it plays a vital role in filtering data from smell receptors.
Ethical labels are worth €709 billion globally - so which one is best for your product?
Fairtrade in France but organic in Austria? Euromonitor analysed 26,000 products across the world to help manufacturers understand which ethical labels work best for their products, depending on the country, category and forecast growth rates.
Government guidelines for low-fat diet 'disastrous' for health: report
Following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, recommended by official UK guidelines, is based on "flawed science" that has had "disastrous" health consequences, according to a report by a UK health charity.
Clean label on the rise in Turkey but price and taste still king
Demand for clean label ingredients is on the rise in Turkey, especially for children's food - but the market is too price sensitive and focused on taste for it to become mainstream, according to some industry players.
Expert dispels common myths in following a gluten-free diet
Consumers are buying gluten-free products as part of a healthy lifestyle, with few adopting this diet as part of a treatment for coeliac disease (CD), a study has concluded.
What’s hitting the shelves? Coffee & broccoli; coconut tea; and strawberry & cream gin
From the US to Scandinavia, and the UK to Australia, we take a look at some of the new products reaching beverage aisles across the globe this month.
B2B firms know artisan doesn’t mean….well, artisan, says ASA
An advert for a bread mix that promises “an easy way to make sour dough and artisan breads” is not misleading because it targets B2B firms who know the end product will be ‘artisan-style’, says the UK’s advertising watchdog.
Marketing sustainable soy: 'Invisible but important' or loud and proud?
By the end of 2017 one third of soy imported into Europe will be certified, says the Roundtable on Responsible Soy, but will consumers know it?
Researchers unlock mystery of protein that filters odour information
A 30 year-old mystery surrounding the function of a protein in our smell receptors has been solved after researchers revealed it plays a vital role in filtering data from smell receptors.
Almost 75% believe German food is safe – BfR survey
Almost three quarters of survey respondents believe that food in Germany is safe but more than half are concerned about pesticide residue and microplastics in food and genetically modified foods, according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
Government guidelines for low-fat diet 'disastrous' for health: report
lundi 23 mai 2016
Following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, recommended by official UK guidelines, is based on "flawed science" that has had "disastrous" health consequences, according to a report by a UK health charity.
Ethical labels are worth €709 billion globally - so which one is best for your product?
Fairtrade in France but organic in Austria? Euromonitor analysed 26,000 products across the world to help manufacturers understand which ethical labels work best for their products, depending on the country, category and forecast growth rates.
Clean label on the rise in Turkey but price and taste still king
Demand for clean label ingredients is on the rise in Turkey, especially for children's food - but the market is too price sensitive and focused on taste for it to become mainstream, according to some industry players.
Food and drink manufacturers boost UK output
Rising output reported by food and drink manufacturers has boosted the UK manufacturing sector, despite lacklustre export demand, according to a new Confederation of British Industry (CBI) report.
Food Standards Agency in row with scientists
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) board last week decided to go ahead with plans to replace its General Advisory Committee on Science (GACS) with a new Science Council in the face of unanimous opposition from members of GACS, who feared the loss of independent specialist scientific advice in the FSA’s future decision making.
Ready meals ‘lower in salt and sugar’ from new process
Ready meals with lower sugar and salt content are the benefits claimed for a new retort system adopted by TV show Dragon’s Den winner Ross Mendham.
Big data project set to reveal consumer food habits & health
vendredi 20 mai 2016
A 'big data' project set to extract insights into dietary habits and food behaviour will address the fragmented data linking food, nutrition and health.
Italy limits tomato processing in response to low prices
The price of Italian processed tomatoes has fallen 15% year on year due to a glut in supply leading industry to tighten supplies, according to Mintec data.
Waste-zapping app looks for new retail partners
Helping retailers shift over 1.3 million products that would have been wasted otherwise is just the first step for French company, Zéro-Gâchis, which has set its sights on expanding to Spain, Belgium and beyond.
TTIP may mean higher prices and ‘unhealthy’ consumption: EC-backed report
The proposed EU-US TTIP trade deal could result in higher average prices, yet increased consumption of unhealthy foods, warns a draft EC report.
Big data project set to reveal consumer food habits & health
A 'big data' project set to extract insights into dietary habits and food behaviour will address the fragmented data linking food, nutrition and health.
Italy limits tomato processing in response to low prices
The price of Italian processed tomatoes has fallen 15% year on year due to a glut in supply leading industry to tighten supplies, according to Mintec data.
Waste-zapping app looks for new retail partners
Helping retailers shift over 1.3 million products that would have been wasted otherwise is just the first step for French company, Zéro-Gâchis, which has set its sights on expanding to Spain, Belgium and beyond.
People on the move in food and drink
Marks & Spencer, the Scottish government and British Poultry Council lead our selection of the most recent appointments in the UK food and drink industry.
TTIP may mean higher prices and ‘unhealthy’ consumption: EC-backed report
The proposed EU-US TTIP trade deal could result in higher average prices, yet increased consumption of unhealthy foods, warns a draft EC report.
Why are carcinogens in the food chain evading scrutiny?
jeudi 19 mai 2016
Vegetable oil, processed food, infant formula and cancer: All the ingredients for a consumer food scare over the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD are there - so why hasn't there been one yet?
Serving suggestions play important role in consumer expectations and willingness to buy
Pack images that depict serving suggestions play a vital role in driving consumer expectations and ‘willingness to buy’, say researchers.
Temperature, time and right enzyme: How to give meat-based ready meals a gourmet makeover
The right combination of fruit-based enzymes, low temperatures and a slow cooking process can allow ready meal manufacturers to tap into the trend for slow-cooked meats and add value to cheaper cuts, say Norwegian researchers.
Fruit and vegetables may prevent diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Study
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to protect against age-related inflammation observed in diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, a study has demonstrated.
'It's still an attractive market': How are companies overcoming political instability in Turkey?
At the crossroads of east and west, Turkey offers huge promise but given the current political and economic situation, there are also challenges. FoodNavigator spoke to both Turkish and global companies at Food Ingredients in Istanbul this month to get their tips for doing business in the region.
Study adds confusion over ‘best time’ to introduce solid foods
In contrast to previous research, a new analysis has found no link between the age at which babies are introduced to solid foods and later risk of childhood obesity.
Stalemate at EU glyphosate talks, no vote taken
The glyphosate dossier is to be handed over to the Commission, following on from the PAFF committee's failure today to generate a vote on the controversial herbicide.
Why are carcinogens in the food chain evading scrutiny?
Vegetable oil, processed food, infant formula and cancer: All the ingredients for a consumer food scare over the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD are there - so why hasn't there been one yet?
Serving suggestions play important role in consumer expectations and willingness to buy
Pack images that depict serving suggestions play a vital role in driving consumer expectations and ‘willingness to buy’, say researchers.
Good Chocolate Company's heart health chocolate comes to UK and Denmark
The Good Chocolate Company is to introduce better-for-you chocolate brand Lavlé, containing Barry Callebaut’s Acticoa, to the UK and Denmark.
Temperature, time and right enzyme: How to give meat-based ready meals a gourmet makeover
The right combination of fruit-based enzymes, low temperatures and a slow cooking process can allow ready meal manufacturers to tap into the trend for slow-cooked meats and add value to cheaper cuts, say Norwegian researchers.
Britvic ‘well placed’ to deal with UK sugar tax
Britvic says its growing portfolio of ‘better for you’ soft drinks means it is well positioned to deal with the UK’s sugar tax, which is due to come into effect in 2018.
Fruit and vegetables may prevent diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Study
mercredi 18 mai 2016
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to protect against age-related inflammation observed in diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, a study has demonstrated.
Food and drink firms welcome Queen’s Speech – mostly
Government plans to support business, education and the economy – set out in the Queen’s Speech – have been welcomed by food and drink manufacturers. But plans to introduce a sugar tax continued to draw criticism from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
'It's still an attractive market': How are companies overcoming political instability in Turkey?
At the crossroads of east and west, Turkey offers huge promise but given the current political and economic situation, there are also challenges. FoodNavigator spoke to both Turkish and global companies at Food Ingredients in Istanbul this month to get their tips for doing business in the region.
Study adds confusion over ‘best time’ to introduce solid foods
In contrast to previous research, a new analysis has found no link between the age at which babies are introduced to solid foods and later risk of childhood obesity.
Hunger hormone also encourages acting on impulse, study discovers
The hormone responsible for controlling appetite may have a detrimental effect on the ability to make decisions and control impulse, a study has concluded.
Low-fat or 'light' foods encourage over-eating in the long-term
Low-fat, light and diet versions of products may actually contribute to rising obesity rates by encouraging over consumption compared to regular products both in the short- and long-term, Dutch scientists have found.
The next billion dollar confectionery brand: Confectionery Innovation 2016
ConfectioneryNews will host a free-to-view online forum on confectionery product development and is seeking expert panelists.
Food and beverage giants pledge to cut trans fats to below 1g per 100g by 2018
Global food and drinks businesses including General Mills, Kellogg, Mars, Nestlé and Unilever have pledged to reduce trans fatty acids to “nutritionally insignificant levels” by the end of 2018.
Hunger hormone also encourages acting on impulse, study discovers
mardi 17 mai 2016
The hormone responsible for controlling appetite may have a detrimental effect on the ability to make decisions and control impulse, a study has concluded.
Low-fat or 'light' foods encourage over-eating in the long-term
Low-fat, light and diet versions of products may actually contribute to rising obesity rates by encouraging over consumption compared to regular products both in the short- and long-term, Dutch scientists have found.
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer: WHO/FAO committee
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer to humans, says a report by a joint FAO and WHO committee on pesticides, but NGOs have questioned some of the scientists’ links to the chemical industry.
Ethical 'bulge' in middle-age offers market opportunities for food brands
Don’t believe everything you hear – women are no more ethical than men and the propensity to buy green goods doesn’t increase with age, according to new research carried out in the UK.
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer: WHO/FAO committee
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer to humans, says a report by a joint FAO and WHO committee on pesticides, but NGOs have questioned some of the scientists’ links to the chemical industry.
Health officials in Liverpool name sugary soft drinks
Public health officials in Liverpool are to be the first to name leading soft drink brands – such as Lucozade, Coca-Cola, Tropicana, Capri-Sun and Ribena – warning how many sugar cubes are in each drink.
Greencore’s food-to-go strategy ‘is working well’
Greencore’s food-to-go strategy is working well, both at home and in the US, claims ceo Patrick Coveney, as the manufacturer posted half-year group revenue up by 7.5% to £691.6M.
Ethical 'bulge' in middle-age offers market opportunities for food brands
Don’t believe everything you hear – women are no more ethical than men and the propensity to buy green goods doesn’t increase with age, according to new research carried out in the UK.
Environmental toxins throw a spanner into meat-cancer link: study
lundi 16 mai 2016
Environmental pollutants may play a more significant role than previously thought in the relationship between meat consumption and cancer, a study has shown.
Imprinting obesity: Mum's metabolic health may have lasting impact on baby
Mothers who gain excess weight or have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy could ‘imprint’ obesity on their children, even if they are born with a normal body weight.
Spotlight on Turkish regulation: 'It's an easy market to enter'
Harmonisation of Turkish and EU food law make it an easy and attractive market for foreign companies, but on issues that affect public health - such as nutrient profiles, health claims, GM food and salt reduction - the country is forging its own path. FoodNavigator caught up with one regulatory expert to find out what this means for manufacturers.
New UK advertising rules: tighter or full of holes?
The UK is considering banning the advertising of junk foods to kids in any medium. Restrictions on using characters could however be relaxed provided they are used to push "healthier” products.
Environmental toxins throw a spanner into meat-cancer link: study
Environmental pollutants may play a more significant role than previously thought in the relationship between meat consumption and cancer, a study has shown.
Spotlight on Turkish regulation: 'It's an easy market to enter'
Harmonisation of Turkish and EU food law make it an easy and attractive market for foreign companies, but on issues that affect public health - such as nutrient profiles, health claims, GM food and salt reduction - the country is forging its own path. FoodNavigator caught up with one regulatory expert to find out what this means for manufacturers.
Food firm mergers and acquisitions rise 11%
Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) climbed by 11% in the first quarter of this year, with 51 deals completed, according to business consultancy Grant Thornton.
New UK advertising rules: tighter or full of holes?
The UK is considering banning the advertising of junk foods to kids in any medium. Restrictions on using characters could however be relaxed provided they are used to push "healthier” products.
Imprinting obesity: Mum's metabolic health may have lasting impact on baby
Mothers who gain excess weight or have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy could ‘imprint’ obesity on their children, even if they are born with a normal body weight.
Tyrrells acquires German snack maker
Tyrrells Crisps has bought German organic crisp maker Aroma Snacks for an undisclosed amount – the company’s first European acquisition.
The big issue: How can industry be part of the obesity solution?
vendredi 13 mai 2016
Obesity and overweight rates continue to rise across the globe and although no country has managed to reverse the trend to date, all agree action is required. Join us for a free online event on May 25 where key issues will be up for debate.
Courts, controversy and CSR – the palm oil story
There were more twists and turns this week in the controversy surrounding the IOI group, which was suspended by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) last month.
Vast majority of MEPs demand legislation on origin labelling
EU politicians have upped pressure - once again - on the European Commission to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for lightly processed meat and dairy products in a vote yesterday.
Teens, eat your greens for a lower breast cancer risk, say scientists
Fruit and vegetable intake during teenage years and early adulthood is strongly associated with a lowered risk of breast cancer, a study has concluded.
Portion distortion: The EU must define realistic portion sizes, says MEP
With obesity levels on the rise, MEP Mairead McGuinness has called on the Commission to set realistic portion sizes to stop consumers being misled over nutrition values. People don't calculate how many 100 g servings are in a bowl of soup, she says.
Munday returns to FDF as chief science officer
The UK's Food and Drink Federation has appointed Helen Munday as new chief scientific officer where the focus for growth will be on 'sound science and innovation', say says.
Artificial sweeteners linked to overweight babies
Consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy could double the risk infants being overweight one year after birth, according to new research in mothers.
Nestlé to cut all ties with IOI over palm oil action plan: 'It doesn’t go far enough'
Nestlé is cutting ties with palm oil supplier IOI. No new contracts will be awarded to the Malaysian firm and all existing ones will be “phased out” by the end of August, explained senior corporate spokesperson Nina Caren Kruchten in an email to FoodNavigator.
Industry must help consumers cut food waste, say app developers
Focusing food waste efforts on industry when most waste happens at home is misdirected but industry must share best practice to help consumers cut waste, say the developers of a smart phone app that slashes domestic food waste by 34%.
Junk food diet can cause damage seen in diabetes, experts warn
A diet that is made up of junk food rich in fat and sugar can cause kidney damage normally seen in those with diabetes, a study has observed.
Palm oil spike drives continued rise food prices for April: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said global prices of key food staples rose for the third consecutive month in April, after four years of previous decline.
The big issue: How can industry be part of the obesity solution?
Obesity and overweight rates continue to rise across the globe and although no country has managed to reverse the trend to date, all agree action is required. Join us for a free online event on May 25 where key issues will be up for debate.
Super growth for superfoods, but is the halo starting to slip?
Rates of ‘superfood’ new product development have tripled in the past five years, according to Mintel, but a nutrition expert warns that with no clear definition in existence, the allure of the ‘superfoods’ sell is starting to fade.
Former Tory food ministers slug it out over Brexit
Britain’s ability to develop genetically modified (GM) foods was a central theme of a debate on next month’s EU referendum between two former Tory food ministers yesterday (May 12) in London.
Vast majority of MEPs demand legislation on origin labelling
EU politicians have upped pressure - once again - on the European Commission to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for lightly processed meat and dairy products in a vote yesterday.
Courts, controversy and CSR – the palm oil story
There were more twists and turns this week in the controversy surrounding the IOI group, which was suspended by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) last month.
Teens, eat your greens for a lower breast cancer risk, say scientists
Fruit and vegetable intake during teenage years and early adulthood is strongly associated with a lowered risk of breast cancer, a study has concluded.
Tweet by tweet: Vitafoods Europe 2016 - day 3
jeudi 12 mai 2016
Vitafoods Europe is the biggest healthy food and nutrition show in Europe and the NutraIngredients team is in Geneva this week to cover all that happens in the two halls of exhibitors as well as in conference sessions.
Portion distortion: The EU must define realistic portion sizes, says MEP
With obesity levels on the rise, MEP Mairead McGuinness has called on the Commission to set realistic portion sizes to stop consumers being misled over nutrition values. People don't calculate how many 100 g servings are in a bowl of soup, she says.
Munday returns to FDF as chief science officer
The UK's Food and Drink Federation has appointed Helen Munday as new chief scientific officer where the focus for growth will be on 'sound science and innovation', say says.
Artificial sweeteners linked to overweight babies
Consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy could double the risk infants being overweight one year after birth, according to new research in mothers.
Nestlé to cut all ties with IOI over palm oil action plan: 'It doesn’t go far enough'
Nestlé is cutting ties with palm oil supplier IOI. No new contracts will be awarded to the Malaysian firm and all existing ones will be “phased out” by the end of August, explained senior corporate spokesperson Nina Caren Kruchten in an email to FoodNavigator.
Industry must help consumers cut food waste, say app developers
mercredi 11 mai 2016
Focusing food waste efforts on industry when most waste happens at home is misdirected but industry must share best practice to help consumers cut waste, say the developers of a smart phone app that slashes domestic food waste by 34%.
Tweet by tweet: Vitafoods Europe 2016 - day 2
Vitafoods Europe is the biggest healthy food and nutrition show in Europe and the NutraIngredients team is in Geneva this week to cover all that happens in the two halls of exhibitors as well as in conference sessions.
Mars to provide 100% renewable electricity to power 12 UK sites
Mars has partnered with Eneco UK to install a 20-turbine Moy Wind Farm in Scotland to provide 100% renewable electricity to power all 12 Mars UK sites.
Palm oil spike drives continued rise food prices for April: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said global prices of key food staples rose for the third consecutive month in April, after four years of previous decline.
Junk food diet can cause damage seen in diabetes, experts warn
A diet that is made up of junk food rich in fat and sugar can cause kidney damage normally seen in those with diabetes, a study has observed.
Nestlé prioritises low salt products and calls for reduction targets
mardi 10 mai 2016
Nestlé is preparing to adjust its global portfolio in a bid to help consumers eat significantly less salt – as well stay one step ahead of any forthcoming regulatory measures.
Lactose intolerance has parallels to mental illness progression, study suggests
Genes that are linked to lactose intolerance may also provide a blueprint into how schizophrenia and other complex conditions manifest themselves, a study has suggested.
Preferences for homemade are 'a threat' to baby food manufacturers: Mintel
Sales of UK baby food have taken a hit a hit as 83% of parents opt for homemade food, according to Mintel data - but premium-positioned products and adult-friendly flavours could be a beacon of light, it says.
Preferences for homemade are 'a threat' to baby food manufacturers: Mintel
Sales of UK baby food have taken a hit a hit as 83% of parents opt for homemade food, according to Mintel data - but premium-positioned products and adult-friendly flavours could be a beacon of light, it says.
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Vitafoods Europe is the biggest healthy food and nutrition show in Europe and the NutraIngredients team is in Geneva this week to cover all that happens in the two halls of exhibitors as well as an array of conference sessions.
Nestlé prioritises low salt products and calls for reduction targets
Nestlé is preparing to adjust its global portfolio in a bid to help consumers eat significantly less salt – as well stay one step ahead of any forthcoming regulatory measures.
Lactose intolerance has parallels to mental illness progression, study suggests
Genes that are linked to lactose intolerance may also provide a blueprint into how schizophrenia and other complex conditions manifest themselves, a study has suggested.
Fungi-based protein can give soy and pea a run for their money, says Quorn
Marketers of meat-alternatives like to talk a lot about sustainable protein, and how we’re going to feed the world in 2050. But are these things really primary purchase drivers today? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Quorn Foods at the Healthy & Natural Show in Chicago to find out…
Sparkling Ice launches in UK and Ireland: ‘We have bold ambitions for the brand in these markets’
lundi 9 mai 2016
Sparkling Ice - the flavored sparkling water brand which has seen success in its native US market with more than $659m in retail sales last year - is launching this month in the UK and Ireland. Kevin Klock, CEO, Talking Rain Beverage Company, tells BeverageDaily why he believes the brand will see the same success in the UK as the US.
Vitafoods Europe: Geneva pulls nutrition levers
The NutraIngredients team will be at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva this week scouring the showfloor and conference halls for hot stories, engaging the industry and scrutinising the latest nutrition innovations.
Sensient Flavors introduces season-specific flavor combinations
Sensient Flavors’ latest line offers seasonal combinations for spring, summer, autumn and winter. With fruit flavors perceived by consumers as being healthier options than other flavors, Sensient’s line-up allows manufacturers to reinvigorate their brands. It includes concepts designed to appeal to adults as well as children.
Supply chain communication ‘the basics’ for allergen control – General Mills
Communication in the supply chain is ‘the basics’ when dealing with potential allergens, according to the European external quality manager at General Mills.
Healthier pack lunches needed to change kids' eating habits: Study
samedi 7 mai 2016
Children as young as 9 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods, research has discovered.
Where East meets West: Highlights from FI Istanbul
FoodNavigator is at Food Ingredients Istanbul, scouting out the latest ingredient trends and developments in the region. Here are some that caught our eye.
TTIP leaks: Five points of interest for the food industry
The publication of almost 250 pages of internal documents from the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the US suggests that a deal is increasingly unlikely.
Healthier pack lunches needed to change kids' eating habits: Study
vendredi 6 mai 2016
Children as young as 9 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods, research has discovered.
TTIP leaks: Five points of interest for the food industry
The publication of almost 250 pages of internal documents from the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the US suggests that a deal is increasingly unlikely.
Food and drink crime: what tops experts’ wish list
Persuading people to share information about suspected food and drink crime, co-ordinating intelligence sharing and harnessing technology to beat criminal activity topped the wish lists of experts taking part in Food Manufacture’s Big Video Debate on food fraud at Foodex.
Where East meets West: Highlights from FI Istanbul
FoodNavigator is at Food Ingredients Istanbul, scouting out the latest ingredient trends and developments in the region. Here are some that caught our eye.
Global food system ‘is not sustainable’
The world faces devastating climate change consequences, unless we radically alter our food system, a leading environmentalist has warned.
Morrisons’ supply chain is ‘a key strength’: analysts
Morrisons’ role as a food manufacturer – supported by its vertically integrated supply chain – is a unique sales point, which should be communicated more effectively, according to analysts, after the retailer reported its second quarter of rising sales.
Brexit backed by more smaller food firms
Support for a Brexit in next month’s EU referendum is stronger among smaller food and drink operators, that don’t expect it to make a very big difference to their businesses, according to a new survey conducted by the publisher of this website.
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle taps organic boom with new range
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle will be highlighting its first organic line at the upcoming Sweets & Snacks Expo as consumer interest in an organic diet grows.
Coconut oil bread? Swapping fat in bread dough could help control blood sugar
jeudi 5 mai 2016
Altering the type of fat used in bread baking could help to blunt post-meal spikes in blood sugar, say researchers.
Denmark chews over carbon tax on foods
Denmark is considering a carbon tax on foods following research that suggests consumers need to be pushed rather than nudged towards ethical diets.
Food crop yield to benefit from nanoparticle innovation, study predicts
Nanoparticle technology could be used to improve the way beans absorb nutrients, boosting growth in order to meet the demand for food, a study has highlighted.
Food crop yield to benefit from nanoparticle innovation, study predicts
Nanoparticle technology could be used to improve the way beans absorb nutrients, boosting growth in order to meet the demand for food, a study has highlighted.
Coconut oil bread? Swapping fat in bread dough could help control blood sugar
Altering the type of fat used in bread baking could help to blunt post-meal spikes in blood sugar, say researchers.
Denmark chews over carbon tax on foods
Denmark is considering a carbon tax on foods following research that suggests consumers need to be pushed rather than nudged towards ethical diets.
Top 10 EU dairy exporters revealed in European Milk Market Observatory 2015 data
Which European country exported the most cheese in 2015? Which trading partner outside of the EU bought the most whey powder?
The European Milk Market Observatory (EMMO) has published data on EU exports and imports for a variety of products from 1988 through to 2015.
The data are broken down into different categories, by year, imports, exports and countries. DairyReporter presents some of the highlights of the data here.
Sustainable manufacturing: unlocking the future
Sustainable manufacturing is the process of creating products through economically-sound processes that minimise the negative environmental impacts, while also conserving energy and natural resources. It carries significant promise for food and drink manufacturers.
Meat and vegetarian stabilisers on show at IFFA
Stabilisers for sausage and vegetarian products are to be unveiled at IFFA, the international meat show that will be held in Frankfurt next week.
Salt levels in Irish bacon higher than nutrition labels suggest
mercredi 4 mai 2016
The salt levels in bacon and ham products may be up to 50% higher than what the nutrition label suggests, according to research.
EFSA highlights high levels of suspected carcinogen in baby formula
Babies are exposed to almost ten times the acceptable levels of a potential carcinogen that has been found in infant formula, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Do we need a better global approach on whole grains?
The lack of a harmonised message on whole grain intake in many countries may be leading to confusion and creating barriers for industry, warn researchers.
EFSA highlights high levels of suspected carcinogen in baby formula
Babies are exposed to almost ten times the acceptable levels of a potential carcinogen that has been found in infant formula, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Do we need a better global approach on whole grains?
The lack of a harmonised message on whole grain intake in many countries may be leading to confusion and creating barriers for industry, warn researchers.
European market lagging behind US and Brazil in coconut beverage consumption and growth
Ready-to-drink (RTD) coconut beverages have rapidly gained popularity with consumers in recent years, with sales of packaged coconut water now estimated to be worth more than $1bn worldwide.
Leicester football win celebrated in crisps and rum
Snack food manufacturer Walkers has released Winners crisps to mark Leicester City Football Club’s shock Premier League win, while Morgan Rum is to pay tribute to team captain Wes Morgan.
Premium chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw sold to Colian Holding SA
British chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw has been acquired by Polish confectionery producer and distributor Colian Holding SA.
Salt levels in Irish bacon higher than nutrition labels suggest
The salt levels in bacon and ham products may be up to 50% higher than what the nutrition label suggests, according to research.
Healthy agers: To market older, you’d better get wiser
Europe’s seniors see functional foods as a 'dated' concept, are uncomfortable with products that expressly mention age, and want sustainable, naturally nutritious products, finds a consumer study led by the Healthy Marketing Team.
UK obesity soars as government inaction 'disappoints' campaigners and industry
mardi 3 mai 2016
Levels of obesity in the UK have almost doubled since the early 1990s, with 58% of women and 65% of men overweight or obese. Obesity-related hospital admissions for children have almost doubled in the past 10 years, which makes the government’s failure to take action a “huge tragedy”.
High-carb meals better in curbing appetite amongst the obese: Study
Foods high in carbohydrates may help promote better short-term appetite control than high-fat foods, a nutritional study has revealed.
Altering food choice architecture can promote healthy eating
Nudging techniques, such as changing food product order, can influence food choice and holds promise for changing consumer behaviour - but quantifying its effectiveness is difficult, researchers have found.
High-carb meals better in curbing appetite amongst the obese: Study
Foods high in carbohydrates may help promote better short-term appetite control than high-fat foods, a nutritional study has revealed.
UK obesity soars as government inaction 'disappoints' campaigners and industry
Levels of obesity in the UK have almost doubled since the early 1990s, with 58% of women and 65% of men overweight or obese. Obesity-related hospital admissions for children have almost doubled in the past 10 years, which makes the government’s failure to take action a “huge tragedy”.
Antibacterial bag wins Foodex Best New Idea
An antibacterial Bag for Life – designed to prevent food infections from most common types of bacteria – won the Best New Idea award at the trade event Foodex 2016.
UK businesses ‘stable’ but skills shortage fears growing
Business conditions for UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) stabilised over the past quarter but the looming skills shortage is still cause for concern, warns the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) quarterly trends survey.
Manufacturing spending ‘hit by EU referendum uncertainty’
Many manufacturing business leaders are delaying investment until after the EU referendum on June 23, according to TV business broadcaster Steph McGovern.
Altering food choice architecture can promote healthy eating
Nudging techniques, such as changing food product order, can influence food choice and holds promise for changing consumer behaviour - but quantifying its effectiveness is difficult, researchers have found.
Kids avoid sugary drinks when water and dairy are available: Study
Overweight children decreased their consumption of sugary drinks when additional water or milk was added to their diet, a study has discovered.
Industry says it's ready for EU flavour ban
An EU ban on four food flavourings will come into effect next week, but industry says it has already voluntarily phased them out for commercial reasons.
A decade on: Irish diet contains too much saturated fat, not enough fish oils
Saturated fat intake has increased in Irish adults and omega-3 fish oil intake has decreased in younger age groups, according to a 10-year comparative study.
German court rules against 'vegan cheese' - but what should plant-based alternatives be called?
If it's not made from animal milk it can't be called cheese, a German court has ruled in a case against a 'vegan cheese' manufacturer. But when consumers' point of reference for a product is a protected name - even if they are looking for its plant-based alternative - are they and manufacturers at a disadvantage?
Clean-label products are not always uniform - that's a selling-point, says fruit foam start-up
Using exclusively clean label ingredients can sometimes mean products are not always 100% standardised. But for French start-up Woos fruit foams this is a key selling point.
TTIP – a nail in the coffin for EU food producers?
The big winners of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal will be the corporate food giants and US factory farms with European producers set to lose the most, according to Friends of the Earth. "Entire sectors are at risk as cheaper imports flood the market," it says.
Almost one fifth of children are over tolerable levels for potential carcinogen 3-MCPD
Almost one fifth of young children exceed the tolerable daily intake for potential carcinogen 3-MCPD, says the Dutch food safety authority, as EFSA prepares to release an assessment on the compound next week.
Cheap food or no pesticides: Consumers can’t have it both ways, says ECPA
The European Crop Protection Association has said Europeans don’t understand the harsh realities of food production or appreciate the potential magnitude of the world’s food supply problem - pesticides are important in maintaining supply and keeping prices down, it says.
Just Bee taps into sugar backlash with honey-sweetened water
Honey ticks all the boxes: it's natural, tastes great and is sweeter than sugar, according to UK honey water company Just Bee, which says it could soon become the sweetener of choice in soft drinks.
Food fraud detection is target of GMA and Battelle software
lundi 2 mai 2016
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Battelle have launched a software tool to analyze economically motivated adulteration (EMA) vulnerabilities in the manufacturing process.
CVD prevention strategies should focus on eating more ‘good’ foods, not avoiding ‘bad’ foods
Greater consumption of foods found in the Mediterranean diet may be more important for prevention of heart disease and strokes than avoidance of ‘unhealthy’ processed foods, a new study finds.
Industry says it's ready for EU flavour ban
An EU ban on four food flavourings will come into effect next week, but industry says it has already voluntarily phased them out for commercial reasons.
Kids avoid sugary drinks when water and dairy are available: Study
Overweight children decreased their consumption of sugary drinks when additional water or milk was added to their diet, a study has discovered.
Confectionery packaging declines 1% to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015
Confectionery Packaging has declined 1% in the UK to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015, according to Euromonitor.
Video: Snacking can be a force for good, says Campden BRI nutrition specialist
Food developers, manufacturers and ingredients suppliers gathered in Birmingham, UK, last month for a seminar on tackling production challenges in the snack industry.
Cheese producer prosecuted after food safety failings
A UK-based cheese producer has been prosecuted after consistent findings of Listeria.
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