Consumers do value country of origin labelling (COOL) for meat products, say the authors of a recent study, but mostly for unprocessed meat that already has mandatory labelling in the EU.
Consumers value origin labelling - but not necessarily for processed meat, say researchers
mercredi 12 octobre 2016
‘No reason to believe worldwide obesity targets will be met by 2025’: Report
Around 268 million children aged 5-17 years may be overweight by 2025, according to a report, which identifies 91 million of these individuals as clinically obese.
Poland joins Fairtrade movement
Poland has become the latest country to join the Fairtrade movement.
Consumers value origin labelling - but not necessarily for processed meat, say researchers
Consumers do value country of origin labelling (COOL) for meat products, say the authors of a recent study, but mostly for unprocessed meat that already has mandatory labelling in the EU.
The conversation on #WorldObesityDay: What is needed to tackle childhood obesity?
mardi 11 octobre 2016
World Obesity Day aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the challenge of obesity, and share national experiences of campaigning that works. We bring you best of the conversation from social media.
Healthier fat benefits ‘cancelled out' by stressful events, study suggests
Stress has the effect of reducing the benefits of eating healthier fats, as a study identifies its impact and links to diet and inflammation.
Future Food Innovation opens funding platform for Danish SMEs
Industry consortium Future Food Innovation is calling on innovative Danish start-ups and SMEs to apply for funds that can help them develop, launch and export their business ideas.
Flavour in focus: Natural and sophisticated florals on trend in Europe
Floral flavours in food are on trend in Europe thanks to their perceived healthiness and sophistication. But which are the preferred categories, are extracts better than natural aromas and what should they be paired with? FoodNavigator talked flower power with flavour house Sensient.
‘No reason to believe worldwide obesity targets will be met by 2025’: Report
Around 268 million children aged 5-17 years may be overweight by 2025, according to a report, which identifies 91 million of these individuals as clinically obese.
Poland joins Fairtrade movement
Poland has become the latest country to join the Fairtrade movement.
The conversation on #WorldObesityDay: What is needed to tackle childhood obesity?
World Obesity Day aims to increase knowledge and understanding of the challenge of obesity, and share national experiences of campaigning that works. We bring you best of the conversation from social media.
Vegetable fats in chocolate threaten artisans, says MEP
EU rules allowing a maximum of 5% vegetable fats other than cocoa butter in chocolate are a threat to artisan chocolate producers, says a French member of European Parliament.
Healthier fat benefits ‘cancelled out' by stressful events, study suggests
lundi 10 octobre 2016
Stress has the effect of reducing the benefits of eating healthier fats, as a study identifies its impact and links to diet and inflammation.
Future Food Innovation opens funding platform for Danish SMEs
Industry consortium Future Food Innovation is calling on innovative Danish start-ups and SMEs to apply for funds that can help them develop, launch and export their business ideas.
Nutrient-rich tomato extract effective in combination against heart disease: Study
A carotenoid-rich tomato extract (CRTE) has been found to inhibit a key process that leads to the thickening of the artery wall, which is typical of heart disease.
Flavour in focus: Natural and sophisticated florals on trend in Europe
Floral flavours in food are on trend in Europe thanks to their perceived healthiness and sophistication. But which are the preferred categories, are extracts better than natural aromas and what should they be paired with? FoodNavigator talked flower power with flavour house Sensient.
Packaging news roundup October: JBT Corporation; Flexicon; Ball; Sacmi
Johnson Matthey has partnered with Cranfield University to develop modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for prolonged storage and improved management of fresh produce through the supply chain.
Calorie restriction boosts blood vessel health, study finds
vendredi 7 octobre 2016
A low-calorie diet may lessen the chances of developing weak blood vessels, a study has found.
Unilever to relocate food R&D to Wageningen University
Global food giant Unilever is to relocate its R&D centres for food, home and personal care to Wageningen University in the Netherlands, creating what it calls "a global food innovation centre".
Calorie restriction boosts blood vessel health, study finds
A low-calorie diet may lessen the chances of developing weak blood vessels, a study has found.
Unilever to relocate food R&D to Wageningen University
Global food giant Unilever is to relocate its R&D centres for food, home and personal care to Wageningen University in the Netherlands, creating what it calls "a global food innovation centre".
Dairy & cardiovascular risk link ‘unwarranted’: Study
Linking the nutritional makeup of dairy products to an increase in cardiovascular risk is ‘unwarranted’ as research uncovers no meaningful association.
Good palm oil is possible. This is what it looks like, says Palm Done Right CEO
At a time when the conversation around palm oil centres on deforestation, fires and habitat loss – and global demand shows no signs of abating – several companies have come together to create Palm Done Right, a new standard for ethical palm oil production. "This is not another certification system, it’s a movement," says its CEO Neil Blomquist.
Good palm oil is possible. This is what it looks like, says Palm Done Right CEO
At a time when the conversation around palm oil centres on deforestation, fires and habitat loss – and global demand shows no signs of abating – several companies have come together to create Palm Done Right, a new standard for ethical palm oil production. "This is not another certification system, it’s a movement," says its CEO Neil Blomquist.
Breathable films market to reach $3.21bn by 2021 with demand for longer-shelf life in packaged cheese
The global market for breathable films is estimated to reach $3.21bn by 2021, registering a CAGR of 7.5%, between 2016 and 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets research firm. The figure was $2.10bn in 2015.
Researchers create bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from cheese waste
Researchers led by AINIA technology center in Spain, have created a bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from surplus cheese whey.
Fat or sugar? Genes may have the deciding vote
jeudi 6 octobre 2016
Along with taste, appearance, smell and texture, food choice may also be genetic as a study identifies biology as a factor in preferring foods high in either fat or sugar.
Sweet success: TINE's nutrition chief on its million-kilo sugar cut
Over the past ten years, Norwegian dairy and cereal manufacturer TINE has cut one million kilos of sugar from its products each year. We spoke to the company's head of nutrition about its sugar reduction strategy.
Achtung baby, the next step is court: Amazon’s e-commerce hopes could be Dash-ed
Amazon's Dash button does not comply with German law, says the country's consumer group, which has issued the online retail giant with a warning and intends to take Amazon to court.
Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice
Juice manufacturers that use gelatine as a processing aid without declaring it on-pack may not be breaking EU law but are deceiving consumers, says campaign group Foodwatch.
Dutch salt survey shows industry is failing on overall reduction targets
Dutch people are still “well above” recommended levels for salt as industry meets salt reduction targets for some foods but not others, according to a recent survey.
Private label success secrets: Come together or die unsatisfied
Retailers and suppliers need to collaborate more closely if they are to be successful in providing private label products that consumers really want, according to a private label management firm, TraceOne.
Successful UK adoption of Mediterranean diet key to CVD reduction: Study
Following a Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of developing conditions such as heart attack and stroke, according to a study from the University of Cambridge.
French call to food industry: Cut infant exposure to nine substances (now)
France’s food safety agency ANSES has published a snapshot of the diet of under-3s and the chemicals they are exposed to, calling for "particular vigilance" for nine dangerous substances.
Grain from days gone by could form heart-friendlier bread, study finds
Eating bread made with ancient grain varieties could help lower cholesterol and blood glucose, a study has determined.
French consumer group finds cocktail of pesticide residues on fruit samples
Pesticide residue tests conducted for French consumer group Que Choisir found 85 different chemicals on fruit samples, while all those that were pesticide-free were organic, bar one.
Greece and Finland to trial country of origin labelling for dairy
Greece and Finland are the latest countries to request a trial period for country of origin labelling on milk and dairy products.
What is Europe's food industry doing to attract fresh, young talent?
FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) wants industry step up efforts to hire new talent and match skill needs - but that’s no easy task when many young people don’t even consider the food industry as a place to work, according to several European recruitment agencies.
Obesity a ‘solvable worldwide pandemic,’ says professor
The UK has the means and the motivation to become the first nation to solve the problem of obesity, according to one academic - but will it act?
Fat or sugar? Genes may have the deciding vote
Along with taste, appearance, smell and texture, food choice may also be genetic as a study identifies biology as a factor in preferring foods high in either fat or sugar.
Sweet success: TINE's nutrition chief on its million-kilo sugar cut
Over the past ten years, Norwegian dairy and cereal manufacturer TINE has cut one million kilos of sugar from its products each year. We spoke to the company's head of nutrition about its sugar reduction strategy.
Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice
Juice manufacturers that use gelatine as a processing aid without declaring it on-pack may not be breaking EU law but are deceiving consumers, says campaign group Foodwatch.
Achtung baby, the next step is court: Amazon’s e-commerce hopes could be Dash-ed
Amazon's Dash button does not comply with German law, says the country's consumer group, which has issued the online retail giant with a warning and intends to take Amazon to court.
Best global brands: Which beverages make the 2016 list?
Coca-Cola takes third place in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands Report, but which other beverage brands make the list?
Authorities and industry must take measures on food fraud - Consumentenbond
Governments and industry should take measures to combat food fraud, according to Consumentenbond, after the group found authenticity issues in Dutch products.
Dutch salt survey shows industry is failing on overall reduction targets
mercredi 5 octobre 2016
Dutch people are still “well above” recommended levels for salt as industry meets salt reduction targets for some foods but not others, according to a recent survey.
Tetra Pak: Top 10 markets for 100% juice, 2015 & 2018
The top 10 markets for 100% juice have declined over the last three years, with the exception of China, which has seen CAGR of 11% between 2012 and 2015, according to Tetra Pak.
Private label success secrets: Come together or die unsatisfied
Retailers and suppliers need to collaborate more closely if they are to be successful in providing private label products that consumers really want, according to a private label management firm, TraceOne.
Successful UK adoption of Mediterranean diet key to CVD reduction: Study
Following a Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of developing conditions such as heart attack and stroke, according to a study from the University of Cambridge.
French call to food industry: Cut infant exposure to nine substances (now)
France’s food safety agency ANSES has published a snapshot of the diet of under-3s and the chemicals they are exposed to, calling for "particular vigilance" for nine dangerous substances.
Research round-up: Cleaning system, MRSA concerns and machine learning
We have collected below the highlights from recent research relevant to food safety and quality control.
Grain from days gone by could form heart-friendlier bread, study finds
mardi 4 octobre 2016
Eating bread made with ancient grain varieties could help lower cholesterol and blood glucose, a study has determined.
Greece and Finland to trial country of origin labelling for dairy
Greece and Finland are the latest countries to request a trial period for country of origin labelling on milk and dairy products.
French consumer group finds cocktail of pesticide residues on fruit samples
Pesticide residue tests conducted for French consumer group Que Choisir found 85 different chemicals on fruit samples, while all those that were pesticide-free were organic, bar one.
Müller raises November milk prices
Müller has raised its UK average milk price by 1.5ppl (2 cents), giving a contract price of 20.94ppl (26.8 cents).
What is Europe's food industry doing to attract fresh, young talent?
FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) wants industry step up efforts to hire new talent and match skill needs - but that’s no easy task when many young people don’t even consider the food industry as a place to work, according to several European recruitment agencies.
Äkta Halal Mat Sverige accused of by-passing Salmonella rules
Äkta Halal Mat Sverige has recalled 30 tons of whole fresh meat due to it being labelled as "meat preparation" which gets around Swedish rules on Salmonella.
Obesity a ‘solvable worldwide pandemic,’ says professor
lundi 3 octobre 2016
The UK has the means and the motivation to become the first nation to solve the problem of obesity, according to one academic - but will it act?
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO's 'mountain food' logo
The UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products.
'Miracle berry' could reduce sugar content of sour drinks, say scientists
Does the 'miracle berry' have potential for sweet success in reducing the sugar content of sour drinks, as Brazilian researchers suggest, or like its name is it too good to be true?
Meat industry could ditch factory farming as investors start to pull funds
The meat industry could abandon factory farming methods in the face of rising investor wariness over the rearing methods, experts said.
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO's 'mountain food' logo
The UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products.
NFU Scotland says milk buyers ignoring higher prices
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is calling on all Scottish companies purchasing milk to immediately recognize the strength of current dairy markets and return Scotland’s dairy farmers to profitable production.
'Miracle berry' could reduce sugar content of sour drinks, say scientists
Does the 'miracle berry' have potential for sweet success in reducing the sugar content of sour drinks, as Brazilian researchers suggest, or like its name is it too good to be true?
Wake up to breakfast drinks: Where innovation could take the category next
Australia is the largest market for breakfast drinks, with a current retail value of around A$200m (USD $153m). But when it comes to innovation, the UK can give the Aussies a run for their money, says Zenith International, while the US market also shows promise.
Meat industry could ditch factory farming as investors start to pull funds
The meat industry could abandon factory farming methods in the face of rising investor wariness over the rearing methods, experts said.
Hidden lobbying could go unchecked under poor EU transparency proposals, says watchdog
samedi 1 octobre 2016
Industry lobbying activities could continue to go “unchecked” with insufficient Commission proposals for a new mandatory transparency register, according to transparency watchdog Corporate Europe Observatory.
Pedon pulse pasta rides Europe's protein wave
Dutch consumers' first impression of Pedon's red lentil pasta may have been lacklustre but the Italian pulse processor is unworried as it rides Europe's triple trend wave for healthy protein, flavoured pasta and sustainable pulses.
Edible crickets can be reared on food by-products, study says
Concerns over using crickets as a sustainable alternative to meat may be eased as a study has shown that weeds and food by-products could work as single ingredients to successfully rear this insect.
Switzerland and Canada expand organic trade deal
The Swiss and Canadian governments have recognised the equivalency of their organic standards for multi-ingredient processed products.