Scottish dairy industry missing export market opportunities - report
Scotland’s dairy industry is missing out on a clear opportunity to tap into lucrative export markets, a Scottish government-backed report has claimed.
Archives for August 12, 2012
Slash chocolate fat in half and prevent bloom with fruit juice, says study
Fat content in chocolate can be cut in half and fat bloom avoided by using fruit juice, without any impact on mouthfeel, according to researchers.
Scotland makes decisive move on EU meat exports
Scotland has stepped up plans to target Germany and the Nordic countries with beef and lamb exports, setting up focused export managers specifically to promote them.
Shelf-life smart labels could hit shelves in 2013 - developer
An innovative colour changing label which tells consumers how fresh their food is could hit supermarket shelves in the UK next year, says developer UWI Label.
Farm level environmentalism could provide unique selling propositions, says study
High demand for environmentally friendly goods is providing the food industry with growing opportunities to create a new and unique supply chain system that offers advantages for everybody, according to new research.
Now Israel debates ‘fat tax’
The Israel Tax Authority has been drawn into debating the introduction of a ‘fat tax’ for junk food products, making Israel the latest in a line of countries to be grappling with the issue.
Clinical trials needed to fulfill prebiotics obesity promise: Professor
Battling obesity is not the first port of call for prebiotics – they are much more commonly known for their role in promoting gut health and boosting immune systems. But a growing number of studies is showing different prebiotic forms can influence weight...