Consumers value origin labelling - but not necessarily for processed meat, say researchers

mercredi 12 octobre 2016

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

‘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. 

‘No reason to believe worldwide obesity targets will be met by 2025’: Report

Poland joins Fairtrade movement

Poland has become the latest country to join the Fairtrade movement.

Poland joins 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.

Consumers value origin labelling - but not necessarily for processed meat, say researchers

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.

The conversation on #WorldObesityDay: What is needed to tackle childhood obesity?

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.

Healthier fat benefits ‘cancelled out' by stressful events, study suggests

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. 

Future Food Innovation opens funding platform for Danish SMEs

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.

Flavour in focus: Natural and sophisticated florals on trend in Europe

‘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. 

‘No reason to believe worldwide obesity targets will be met by 2025’: Report

Poland joins Fairtrade movement

Poland has become the latest country to join the Fairtrade movement.

Poland joins 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.

The conversation on #WorldObesityDay: What is needed to tackle childhood obesity?

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.

Vegetable fats in chocolate threaten artisans, says MEP

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.

Healthier fat benefits ‘cancelled out' by stressful events, study suggests

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. 

Future Food Innovation opens funding platform for Danish SMEs

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.

Nutrient-rich tomato extract effective in combination against heart disease: Study

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.

Flavour in focus: Natural and sophisticated florals on trend in Europe

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.

Packaging news roundup October: JBT Corporation; Flexicon; Ball; Sacmi

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.

Calorie restriction boosts blood vessel health, study finds

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".

Unilever to relocate food R&D to Wageningen University

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.

Calorie restriction boosts blood vessel health, study finds

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".

Unilever to relocate food R&D to Wageningen University

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.     

Dairy & cardiovascular risk link ‘unwarranted’: Study

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

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

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.

Breathable films market to reach $3.21bn by 2021 with demand for longer-shelf life in packaged cheese

Researchers create bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from cheese waste

Researchers led by AINIA technology center in Spain, have created a bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from surplus cheese whey.

Researchers create bioplastic ‘Wheypack’ from cheese waste

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.

Fat or sugar? Genes may have the deciding vote

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.

Sweet success: TINE's nutrition chief on its million-kilo sugar cut

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.

Achtung baby, the next step is court: Amazon’s e-commerce hopes could be Dash-ed

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.

Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice

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.

Dutch salt survey shows industry is failing on overall reduction targets

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.

Private label success secrets: Come together or die unsatisfied

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.

Successful UK adoption of Mediterranean diet key to CVD reduction: Study

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.

French call to food industry: Cut infant exposure to nine substances (now)

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.

Grain from days gone by could form heart-friendlier bread, study finds

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.

French consumer group finds cocktail of pesticide residues on fruit samples

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.

Greece and Finland to trial country of origin labelling for dairy

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.

What is Europe's food industry doing to attract fresh, young talent?

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?

Obesity a ‘solvable worldwide pandemic,’ says professor

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.

Fat or sugar? Genes may have the deciding vote

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.

Sweet success: TINE's nutrition chief on its million-kilo sugar cut

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.

Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice

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.

Achtung baby, the next step is court: Amazon’s e-commerce hopes could be Dash-ed

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?

Best global brands: Which beverages make the 2016 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.

Authorities and industry must take measures on food fraud - Consumentenbond

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.

Dutch salt survey shows industry is failing on overall reduction targets

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.

Tetra Pak: Top 10 markets for 100% juice, 2015 & 2018

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.

Private label success secrets: Come together or die unsatisfied

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.

Successful UK adoption of Mediterranean diet key to CVD reduction: Study

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.

French call to food industry: Cut infant exposure to nine substances (now)

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.

Research round-up: Cleaning system, MRSA concerns and machine learning

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.

Grain from days gone by could form heart-friendlier bread, study finds

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.

Greece and Finland to trial country of origin labelling for dairy

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.

French consumer group finds cocktail of pesticide residues on fruit samples

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).

Müller raises November milk prices

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.

What is Europe's food industry doing to attract fresh, young talent?

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.

Äkta Halal Mat Sverige accused of by-passing Salmonella rules

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?

Obesity a ‘solvable worldwide pandemic,’ says professor

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.

Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO's 'mountain food' logo

'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?

'Miracle berry' could reduce sugar content of sour drinks, say scientists

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.

Meat industry could ditch factory farming as investors start to pull funds

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.

Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO's 'mountain food' logo

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.

NFU Scotland says milk buyers ignoring higher prices

'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?

'Miracle berry' could reduce sugar content of sour drinks, say scientists

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. 

Wake up to breakfast drinks: Where innovation could take the category next

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.

Meat industry could ditch factory farming as investors start to pull funds

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.

Hidden lobbying could go unchecked under poor EU transparency proposals, says watchdog

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.

Pedon pulse pasta rides Europe's protein wave

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.

Edible crickets can be reared on food by-products, study says

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.

Switzerland and Canada expand organic trade deal