Russia refuses to reinstate meat imports from Baltics
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has once again denied a request from the Baltic States to restore meat exports to the Customs Union.
Archives for June 11, 2013
SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
No ‘magic bullet’ to battling private label: Rabobank tells snack makers
There is no “magic bullet” when battling private label competition and a dual tracking strategy that balances brand and private label is risky, a Rabobank analyst warns snack makers.
Third party certification only way to combat cocoa child labor, says campaign group
Corporate sustainability programs do not go far enough to stamp out child labor on cocoa farms - only third party certification will do, says a new campaign.
Insulin resistance blocks 'sugar high' reward in brain - leading to overeating, say researchers
People with insulin resistance have a lower dopamine release response to sugar intakes - possibly leading to further overeating and a downward spiral towards diabetes, warn researchers.
ISEAL develops new ‘credibility principles’ for ecolabels
Global certification association ISEAL Alliance has developed a set of principles for defining what makes an ecolabel, standard or certification credible.
Aging consumer market is 'a massive opportunity' for the industry: Mintel
With the global population of 'senior' consumers set to grow by almost 150 million in the next two years, there are massive opportunities for the food industry to target the older consumer, says Laura Jones of Mintel
Food and feed safety alerts decline, says EU report
The number of food and feed safety alerts has dropped for the first time in five years, according to an EU report.
Scientists urge inclusion of glycaemic index on food labels
The quality of carbohydrates in foods as measured by their glycaemic index (GI) should be included in national dietary guidelines and on food labels, according to a group of leading nutrition scientists from ten countries.
South African producers issue warning on poultry imports
South African poultry producers have warned that the government must cut down on cheap chicken imports or risk devastating the local industry.
FAO praises 38 countries for halving hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says better nutrition targets to battle global hunger that affects 870 million people globally are being met in 38 countries.
Assay aims to solve oyster toxin problem
An assay has been developed to detect a disease which caused millions of dollars in losses to the oyster industry a few years ago.
Vegetable fats could help men with prostate cancer live longer: Study
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.