Are 3D printed insect snacks the taste of the future?
Hurdles in food safety, taste and consumer acceptance await on the London South Bank University’s quest to join two big food innovations: 3D printing and insect-based ingredients.
Archives for February 11, 2014
Active/intelligent packaging capturing global attention
US demand for active and intelligent packaging technology will hit $3.5bn by 2017; one expert outlines advancements and what’s behind the increased demand.
Testing reveals third of food products mislabelled
Testing from a UK public laboratory has revealed mislabelling in a third of products ranging from food supplements to meat.
Russia considers lifting year-long ban on US pork
American pork exporters have welcomed the news that Russia is considering lifting its ban on US pork.
Overweight Middle East struggles with heart disease and diabetes
The Middle East is grappling with a rise in non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, the roots of which are in a rise in obesity among its populace, a new study has found.
$20m project to make PET dairy cups in Saudi
Octal Petrochemicals will manufacture polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cups and trays for the dairy and poultry industry in Saudi Arabia.
World Food Programme raises food aid targets for Syria
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is expanding its US$2bn Syrian programme, aiming to increase its reach within Syria and extend its food voucher programme for refugees.
Food producers reveal mixed full-year results
Regional food manufacturers have seen mixed results 2013, with Savola Group's earnings up 21% and Agthia up 28%, but dairy giant Almarai posting profits of just 4%.
Food waste cannot be tackled in isolation, says Slow Food
Slow Food has urged the European Commission to take a more holistic view of food sustainability, saying that food waste must be seen as part of broader sustainability issues.
Global bread launches shift away from functional claims to general health: Innova
Bread product launches have continued to rise globally in recent years, though amid tightening health claim regulations in the EU and North America, growth in the functional bread sector has slowed somewhat, according to Innova Market Insights.
Hunger increases smell perception and influences food intake: Study
Feelings of hunger lead to increased smell perception by modifying the way specific receptors in our brain function, according to new research that may explain why smells drive increased food intake.
Ethiopia tries to crack down on livestock black market
Ethiopia’s large livestock industry is set to undergo a shake-up following a new livestock trading bill, passed on 21 January. The new law, due to be enforced in March, is designed to tighten Ethiopia’s livestock market, increasing its efficiency and...
Coke takes skids off special edition Sochi Olympics cans
The Coca-Cola Company has launched three special edition cans and bottles across 24 Eastern European countries in homage to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Smoke signals: Sugar industry needs to embrace moderation (like the rest of us)
Sugar is not like tobacco. So why does the sugar industry keep borrowing tobacco industry terms?
Salmonella behaviour focus for IFR
Identifying and solving weak spots in the food chain for Salmonella is the aim of a newly-appointed molecular microbiologist at The Institute of Food Research (IFR).
Mettler Toledo: FSMA drives detection tech evolution
Regulatory efforts such as the Food Safety Modernization Act mean food manufacturers are demanding greater flexibility and stepped-up performance from metal detection gear.