Fruit, vegetable, nut ingredients

Creative food marketing ousts fruit and veg from diets

09-Jul-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Creative marketing and the convenience of processed foods is ousting fresh fruits and vegetables from diets in Western Europe and the United States, according to new research from Rabobank.

Subsidies on healthy foods work to increase consumption

04-Jul-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition.

‘Perfect storm of science’ for low-GI fruit ingredients, says Taura chief

01-Jul-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

A new EU-approved health claim for fructose-containing foods and scientific backing of glycaemic index (GI) information on food packaging are the latest signs of a perfect storm of science around low-GI diets, says CEO of Taura Natural Ingredients Peter...

EU reaches deal on CAP reform

27-Jun-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

European institutions reached a deal on reforming the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on Wednesday, including a compromise that will end sugar quotas by 2017.

EHL introduces organic smoked Spanish paprika to UK range

20-Jun-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

EHL Ingredients has added organic smoked Spanish paprika to its product range in the UK, on the back of increased interest in Spanish-style tapas dishes.

Cleaner than clean: When natural is not enough

17-Jun-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

It’s boom time for makers of natural ingredients, from colours to flavours to hydrocolloids…or is it? Despite widespread demand for all things natural, some ‘natural’ ingredients still aren’t acceptable to consumers – so when does ‘clean label’ need to...

Vegetable fats could help men with prostate cancer live longer: Study

12-Jun-2013 By Nathan Gray

Men with prostate cancer can significantly improve their survival chances by switching from diets rich in animal fat and carbohydrates to ones rich in vegetable fats, say researchers.

Vegetarians have significantly lower mortality rates, reveals new study

04-Jun-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Further evidence that following a plant-based diet could improve your health outcomes was unveiled this week with the publication of a large study showing that vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates.

Cheese from plants and pasta from animals? Survey shows UK children know little about food

03-Jun-2013 By Nathan Gray

Almost a third of UK children think that cheese comes from a plant, while more than 80% of children do not consume enough fruit and vegetables, according to a new survey of more than 27,000 children.

Potatoes offer nutritional value for money, say researchers

29-May-2013 By Nathan Gray

When it comes to getting nutritional value for your money, potatoes should be top of the list, according to new research published in PLoS One.

“The price of apparently cheap food is costing nothing less than the Earth.”

We are not amused: Prince launches scathing attack on food industry

28-May-2013 By Nathan Gray

The Prince of Wales has called on Europe to ‘recalibrate and re-gear’ its food systems towards a local model of food production and distribution - while issuing a wide-ranging attack on current practices within the food industry.

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Monk fruit makes headway…but still faces aftertaste issues: Mintel

23-May-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Mintel analyst Laura Jones tells BeverageDaily.com that use of monk fruit as an all-natural, zero calorie sweetener has tripled in the past five years, but says she believes it still has taste issues to overcome.

EPHA calls for healthier foods in EU Most Deprived Fund

23-May-2013 By Kacey Culliney

Fresh, locally-sourced fruit, vegetables and legumes must replace foods high in fat and sugar in the EU’s fund for Most Deprived, says the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA).

DISPATCHES FROM THE 2013 ZENITH INTERNATIONAL UK SOFT DRINKS CONFERENCE

‘We’ve spent a lot of money to remain ‘Innocent’ worldwide': Richard Reed

22-May-2013 By Nathan Gray

Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells BeverageDaily.com that he anticipates the brand will probably attempt to crack Latin America using Coke’s marketing muscle, before launching in the US.

Could tax breaks for healthy food sales work better than food taxes?

20-May-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Incentivising the sale of healthy foods at the supermarket checkout could be more effective than food taxation for improving food choices, suggests a letter published in the BMJ.

Major European retailers urge support of Brazilian non-GM soy

15-May-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Major retailers from five European countries have urged greater support of non-GM soy production in Brazil, as increased demand for genetically modified (GM) soy from China risks diminishing non-GM supply.

Biocatalysts introduces fruit firming enzyme

14-May-2013

South Wales-based Biocatalysts Ltd has introduced an enzyme to retain the firmness of soft fruits and vegetables during processing.

Danone acquires US organic baby food company Happy Family

14-May-2013 By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Groupe Danone has acquired a 92% stake in US-based organic baby food company Happy Family, saying that it intends to step up development of the company and its brands.

Lamex to buy share in struggling Serbian supplier

29-Apr-2013 By Kacey Culliney

Frozen fruit specialist Lamex Food Group will buy a majority stake in Serbian red fruit processor to boost business and protect the group’s supply chain, its CEO says.

Frutarom to close German spice refining facility, expand nearby sites

25-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Frutarom has said it will close its Loxstedt-Nesse spice refining facility in Germany and expand production at nearby sites.

World’s largest food allergy study launched

23-Apr-2013 By Rick Pendrous

An international study into food allergies has been launched which hopes to establish a standardised approach to allergen management for companies involved in food manufacturing.

Curry tree leaf has natural preservative potential: Study

15-Apr-2013 By Nathan Gray

The antifungal and antiaflatoxigenic properties of the curry tree make it a ‘prominent’ natural preservative that has potential to replace synthetic food preservatives in the future, researchers suggest.

Researchers target acrylamide reduction in potato chips

15-Apr-2013 By Rod Addy

Potato varieties, blanching times and frying temperatures can all affect acrylamide levels in potato chips, according to a study just published in the Journal of the Science of Food & Agriculture.

Infant sugar consumption at levels that could harm oral health, says dental charity

12-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

New data on infants’ consumption of sugar suggests that more than a quarter of young children are at risk of poor oral health, according to the UK’s Dental Hygiene Foundation.

Nestlé releases deforestation guides for commodity sourcing

10-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Nestlé has released a series of deforestation guides for commodity sourcing in partnership with Conservation International, to give a clearer idea of where deforestation is occurring globally.

Bill Gates: Food industry innovation crucial for health and food security

08-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Our approach to food is ripe for reinvention – and the food industry is just at the beginning of what it can achieve through innovation, according to Microsoft mogul and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates.

Naturex introduces cold-processed 100% fruit and vegetable powders

08-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Naturex has introduced a range of 100% fruit and vegetable powders produced through a low-temperature spray drying process that better preserves flavour, colour and nutrition.

Better understanding of consumption to help target eco strategies

08-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Nestlé and UK supermarkets Sainsbury’s and the Cooperative Group have entered into a pilot project to improve the environmental performance of some of their products, say the project’s organisers at the Product Sustainability Forum (PSF).

‘Prawns are basically locusts that live in the sea’: Could psychology drive sustainable choices?

05-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

An understanding of psychology could help persuade people to make more sustainable dietary choices – and even steer their preferences, according to Dr Andrew Bodey, analyst at sustainability consultancy Best Foot Forward.

Unilever hails one-third sustainable sourcing

03-Apr-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Unilever has said it now sources more than a third of its agricultural raw materials sustainably, up from just 14% two years ago and 24% in 2011.

NEW UK DISTILLERY WILL HAVE 'SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER' 3.5M CASE CAPACITY

Bombay Sapphire Master Distiller talks of 'exciting times' on line extensions for Bacardi brand

29-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Bombay Sapphire’s new master distiller Nik Fordham tells BeverageDaily.com it is an ‘exciting time’ for the Bacardi-owned spirit in terms of brand extensions, while the broader gin category is enjoying a renaissance.

Nestlé opens new beverage systems technlogy center in Switzerland

28-Mar-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Nestlé has opened a new System Technology Center in Switzerland that brings together on one site the expertise it uses to combine products, capsules and machines such as those used in its Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto beverage systems.

Dispatches from Dubai

Distributor’s view: ‘Everyone is eyeing this market’

04-Mar-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Understanding and adapting to Middle Eastern consumer needs is crucial for introducing new brands in the region, according to food distributor Federal Foods.

Looks don't matter: UN calls for alternative use of ‘ugly’ produce

25-Feb-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya has launched a new campaign to highlight the implications of European food waste – and has called for new ways to process and market ‘ugly’ produce.

Plant-based diets: Healthy for people, but what about the planet?

15-Feb-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Plant-based diets are generally seen as healthy – but they are not necessarily the healthiest diets for the environment, according to new French research.

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Convenience, shelf-life and health: Gourmet fruit range plugs all, says Taura

05-Feb-2013 By Kacey Culliney

Taura Natural Ingredients’ newly launched gourmet fruit inclusion range plugs convenience, shelf-life and health for the artisanal baker, its marketing manager says.

Genetic engineering: It’s a technology, not an ideology

04-Feb-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Whether you are ‘pro’ or ‘anti’ genetic engineering has become a divisive political issue, but remember that we are talking about technology; it shouldn’t be an ideology.

BASF stops seeking EU approval of GM potatoes

31-Jan-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

BASF has said it will stop seeking approval of its genetically modified (GM) potato varieties in the European Union after a decade of research and investment, citing uncertainties in the regulatory environment.

Vegetarian diet could slash heart disease risk by a third, say EPIC researchers

31-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

British vegetarians have a 32% lower risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease than comparable non-vegetarians, according to new data from the University of Oxford.

Danone juice JV with Chiquita dogged by ‘mismanagement’: Industry source

25-Jan-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

With rumors emerging that Danone is selling its 51% stake in its fruit juice JV with Chuiquita Brands International, one industry source told BeverageDaily.com that the French firm was likely ‘glad to be rid’ of a business blighted by mismanagement.

High fruit and veg intake helps to keep the blues at bay, say researchers

25-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

A high intake of fruit and vegetables could be the key to living a calmer, happier, and more energetic life, according to new research.

EU health commissioner to prioritise talks on GM crop bans

24-Jan-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

EU health commissioner Tonio Borg intends to prioritise discussions with key European member states about permissible grounds for banning cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in individual countries, according to a spokesperson for the commissioner.

EFSA identifies insecticides as risk factor for bee colony collapse

21-Jan-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Bayer CropScience has defended the use of neonicotinoid insecticides following a report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) identifying three such substances as potentially risky to bees.

It’s official: steak is always better with potatoes

09-Jan-2013 By RJ Whitehead

New research from a New Zealand commercial institute has suggested a beneficial link between red meat and potatoes in terms of gut health.

Economic crisis threatens Mediterranean diet

08-Jan-2013 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Mediterranean diet is under threat as cash-strapped consumers in southern European countries are spending less on fresh foods and more on cheaper packaged foods, according to new research.

Taxing junk food could improve diets, review finds

13-Dec-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Taxes on soft drinks and foods high in saturated fat and subsidies for fruits and vegetables could improve diets and overall health, according to a new review from New Zealand researchers.

Tate & Lyle takes on new protein ingredient technology for food texturants

11-Dec-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement with Nandi Proteins Ltd to develop an early-stage protein ingredient technology for use in food texturants.

Financial crisis has sparked UK nutrition crisis, says Euromonitor

11-Dec-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Euromonitor says a ‘nutrition crisis’ is underway in the UK as low-income consumers are dropping fresh fruit and vegetables from their diets – with fresh fruit consumption falling 5% in just five years.

Companies may need regulatory push on acrylamide reduction, says Zeracryl

30-Nov-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Norwegian firm Zeracryl AS has completed full scale testing of its patented acrylamide reduction process to reduce acrylamide in French fries by up to 90% - but it says companies may be slow to act without regulatory action.

Nestlé eyes big food industry opportunities in Africa

26-Nov-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Nestlé has identified Africa as one of the biggest areas of opportunity for the food industry in the next ten to twenty years – both within the continent and for European food makers, according to Dr Serigne Diop, director of Nestlé’s R&D centre in...