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Frutarom's extract line aims to bring Mediterranean diet benefits to formulators

17-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

Israeli ingredient supplier Frutarom Health has launched a line of extracts that offer fortification possibilities for food and beverage manufacturers.

Novel method developed to detect irradiation of cashew nuts and nutmeg

17-Oct-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

A quicker and more sensitive method for detection of 2-alkylcyclobutanones (2-ACBs) which uses fewer resources than the EU standard has been developed by researchers.

France ploughs billions into 'intelligent' proteins - seeks global leadership by 2030

17-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

France aims to become a leading world supplier of protein by 2030 with an agreement signed yesterday between government and industry pledging to boost investment into 'intelligent food' from both animal and vegetable protein sources.

Popeye was right: Could nitrate-rich spinach enhance strength & fitness?

14-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Diet supplementation with nitrates, such as those found in spinach and beetroot could enhance sporting performance, a study has found.

Alpro: 'we made a mistake and we’re really sorry'

Twitter storm blows up Alpro's dairy problem

12-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Belgian manufacturer of plant-based dairy alternatives Alpro has been caught in a Twitter storm after it tweeted that a healthy diet consists of one third animal-based products. Disgruntled vegan followers referenced the company’s recent acquisition by...

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

10-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

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.

Good palm oil is possible. This is what it looks like, says Palm Done Right CEO

07-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

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....

Foodwatch launches campaign against undeclared use of gelatine in fruit juice

06-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

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.

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

05-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

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.

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

05-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

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.

French consumer group finds cocktail of pesticide residues on fruit samples

04-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

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.

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

03-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

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

03-Oct-2016 By Niamh Michail

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

03-Oct-2016 By Rachel Arthur

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...

Pedon pulse pasta rides Europe's protein wave

30-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

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.

Switzerland and Canada expand organic trade deal

30-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

The Swiss and Canadian governments have recognised the equivalency of their organic standards for multi-ingredient processed products.

Stealth carrots: How veggies are finding victory in F&B

28-Sep-2016 By Rachel Arthur

Carrots might look dull compared to trendy super fruits and leafy vegetables, but the humble vegetable is in demand as a subtle but powerful nutritional boost, as consumers seek to increase their vegetable intake.

Greenpeace activists block IOI palm oil at Rotterdam port

27-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

Greenpeace activists are blocking palm oil imports from Malaysian trader IOI at Rotterdam harbour in protest at the firm's involvement in forest destruction, peatland fires and use of child labour.

Action on food waste needs to accelerate, says SDG report

23-Sep-2016 By David Burrows

Europe’s governments and companies have been great at setting targets to cut food waste, but now they need to “accelerate and scale up adoption of policies, incentives, and practices” to act upon these, according to a report on Sustainable Development...

Early introduction of allergens reduces food allergies, suggests study

23-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

Researchers say they have “moderate certainty” that introducing allergenic food such as peanuts or egg at an early age reduces risk of developing allergies.

Special edition: Foods for seniors

Food for seniors: The million dollar opportunity that industry is in denial about

22-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

By 2030 almost one fifth of the global population will be over 60 with their own demands and aspirations. But, as Mintel analyst Richard Cope explains, the food industry still hasn’t woken up to this golden oldie opportunity.

Making softer foods will be key focus for booming over-60s population

21-Sep-2016 By Natalie Morrison

Food texture will become a growing consideration over the next 20 years with an estimated population of more than one billion people over the age of 60, a new paper suggests.

Advertising regulator rules against Alpro over paid-for tweets

21-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

Alpro did not make it clear enough that it had paid a British celebrity to post tweets about one of its products, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.

'We’re not against meat, we’re for the consumer.'

Better Buying Lab plants sustainable eating seeds

19-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

Consumers say they want to eat sustainably but don't always buy sustainable food. In order to change this, The Better Buying Lab has enrolled Google, Quorn and Sodexo to understand why and accelerate the transition to plant-based proteins.

Nuts and seeds top recalled category for EU in Q2

08-Sep-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

Nuts and seeds were the highest recalled commodity in Q2 making up almost half of total recalls in Europe, according to Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.

Four food safety audit mistakes you’re making and how to avoid them

08-Sep-2016 By Douglas Fair, COO at InfinityQS

How do you feel when you imagine your next regulatory audit? Stress? Anxiety? Overwhelming dread?

High fibre intakes as a baby linked to better cardiometabolic health later: Generation R study

08-Sep-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Consuming more dietary fibre as a baby could lead to better cardiometabolic health later in childhood, according to the ‘Generation R’ study involving over 2,000 children.

Unhealthy obsession with total cholesterol reduction is thwarting CVD prevention

07-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

Strategies to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) need to move away from statins and cholesterol reduction and focus on reducing inflammation and increasing HDL cholesterol through dietary intervention, urges a leading food lipids academic.

Do kids make better food decisions than their mums when choosing snacks?

06-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

Children’s acceptance of healthy food is underrated by their mothers as a study finds kids choose a higher number of healthy foods for their mothers than for themselves.

Product familiarity cited as to why people struggle with new dietary foods, study finds.

05-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

It seems people may be creatures of habit when it comes to food and drink as a study has highlighted the difficulty consumers have in including new products into existing dietary habits.

Commission stands firm on tax crackdown following US threat of retaliation

02-Sep-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Commission is standing firm on its EU-wide investigation into member state tax schemes, despite a threat of retaliation from the US government.

Carrefour calls on innovative firms to pitch ideas for fighting food waste

01-Sep-2016 By Niamh Michail

French retail giant Carrefour is calling on companies to pitch their ideas to cut food waste in any link of the supply chain as part of its Food Waste Challenge.

France calls for an end to TTIP talks

31-Aug-2016 By Niamh Michail

The French trade minister said yesterday France wants to end TTIP negotiations, his German counterpart has said the talks have “de facto failed” and the deal’s biggest supporter, Britain, has voted to leave the EU. Is TTIP over before it even started?

Children with food allergies might be vulnerable to asthma, study finds

30-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Developing food allergies are a reliable indicator of the chances of acquiring other allergies such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, a US study has demonstrated.

British exports to non-EU countries 'beyond expectations': FDF

30-Aug-2016 By Niamh Michail

British food and drink exports were up 6.2% in the first half of 2016 thanks to a weak pound while exports to non-EU countries grew “beyond expectations” in the pre-Brexit period, says the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

Mediterranean diet protects health even for those with cardiovascular disease

30-Aug-2016 By Niamh Michail

Italian scientists have linked the Mediterranean diet with lower mortality rates for sufferers of cardiovascular disease, but they also warn that the diet’s benefits are reaching fewer people as consumers are priced out of eating healthily, especially...

Produce should not be dismissed as source in prolonged outbreaks - study

30-Aug-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

Fresh produce should not be dismissed as a possible source in prolonged outbreaks, according to analysis of Yersinia enterocolitica (YE) illnesses in Norway.

FoodProfiler: The NPD app that tracks the 'what, when and why' of consumer food choices

29-Aug-2016 By Niamh Michail

The launch of Dutch app FoodProfiler marks a new method in tracking consumer eating habits, and can be used by industry to tailor new product development (NPD), say its developers.

Scotland launches food fraud hotline and warns Brexit could encourage criminals

26-Aug-2016 By David Burrows

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new food fraud hotline to help regulators and police tackle criminal activity in the supply chain, as well as protect the food sector’s reputation abroad.

Best-before-dates are bad news, say German food companies

25-Aug-2016 By David Burrows

Product defects (73%), technical faults (54%) and expiry of the best-before-date (43%) are the major causes of food waste in the German food industry, according to a study.

EFSA casts doubt on safety of some annatto food colours

25-Aug-2016 By Niamh Michail

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said it cannot assess the safety of certain food colour extracts derived from annatto due to a lack of data, and recommends replacing them.

More sustainable banana crops possible as fruit’s fungal DNA is unravelled

24-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Better methods to protect banana crops, both for exporters and those who rely on bananas as a staple food, are needed as researchers point to the vulnerability of the popular fruit to disease.

Study delivers blow to nutrigenomic hopes – but damage not fatal

22-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Results of a huge EU-backed project have dashed hopes that phenotypic and genotypic information could boost the effectiveness of personalised nutrition programmes. But one of the researchers behind the project says the findings open as many doors as they...

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