Camelbert anyone? Chr Hansen unveils camel cheese recipes
Chr. Hansen and Kenyan firm Oleleshwa Enterprises have developed a number of camel cheese recipes for owners of the animal, including one for a soft, ripened cheese they call ‘Camelbert’.
Archives for February 17, 2014
‘Stealth reduction’ the best option for sugar in confectionery: Euromonitor
Confectioners should keep quiet about sugar reduction or risk irritating consumers, according to analysts at Euromonitor International.
Gut geography: Are obesity-linked gut bacteria more prevalent in northern areas?
People living in cold, northern latitudes have a greater proportion of gut bacteria that may predispose them to obesity, according to new meta-analysis data.
Kellogg revamps palm oil policy after months of protests
The Kellogg Company has pledged to source fully traceable palm oil by the end of next year, a move that has been welcomed by NGOs that have been fighting for the cereal giant to change its policies for months.
Pizza herb effective against Norovirus
A herb used in pizzas has been shown to breakdown the tough outer coat of Norovirus (NoVs).
Chinese chestnut major buys French company to conquer Europe
One of China’s biggest processed snack and frozen foods companies has acquired a majority share of an EU counterpart in a move that it says is to “achieve a strategic command” of a European value chain.
Brussels tightens controls on Russian and Belarus livestock lorries
The European Commission has intensified its diplomatic struggle with Russia over Moscow’s import ban on European Union (EU) pigmeat exports, tightening health controls on Russian and Belarus livestock lorries entering the EU.
UN strategy: A sustainable and inclusive food economy
Businesses must commit to building, supporting and operating agriculture systems that provide enough food and proper nutrition for every person on the planet, according to a UN Global Compact review.
GFSI 2014 PREVIEW
Walmart: Food safety awareness at ‘an all-time high’
The food safety guru of the world’s largest retailer told FoodProductionDaily the 2014 Global Food Safety Conference comes at a time when food safety concerns are at a pinnacle.
EU’s new food labelling rules – what they say in quotes
As the clock counts down to the EU’s mandatory food labelling rule changes – due to be enforced on December 13 2014 – we chart reaction to the legislation in quotes from people responsible for making sense of the new rules.
Stevia boosts reduced sugar drinks category
Stevia-derived sweeteners have given the reduced sugar beverage category a boost, as manufacturers look to appeal to consumers looking for fewer calories without artificial sweeteners, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Chr. Hansen targets better yellow colouring foods at Italian plant
Chr. Hansen has said it will expand capacity at its Italian colouring foods plant with a particular focus on yellow colouring foodstuffs.
Meat-free Mondays? Various strategies are needed to reduce animal protein consumption, say researchers
A mixture of different strategies aimed at reducing overall meat consumption in the Western diet - including smaller portions and 'meat-free days' - is needed to help motivate different consumer groups, according to new research.
Sir Roger Moore hits back at Fortnum & Mason
Animal welfare campaigners are claiming a victory against the sale of foie gras as Fortnum & Mason announce that it will not be sold in its new Dubai store.