Austrian firm plans Serbian meat company purchase
Austria’s Gerlinger is planning to acquire insolvent Serbian meat processor Mitros.
Archives for June 30, 2014
Study: ‘Organic’, ‘whole grain’ give unhealthy foods a health halo
Health-related buzzwords such as “heart healthy”, “organic” and “all natural” can lead consumers to rate unhealthy foods as healthy, according to a study of college students at the University of Houston (UH).
LycoRed appoints Rony Patishi-Chillim as CEO
Israeli carotenoid specialist Lycored has appointed Rony Patishi-Chillim as CEO as the firm seeks nutrition sector consolidation.
Investment boost for pathogen detection tech
ProteoSense has received an investment in its sensor to detect proteins markers in pathogens targeted at food safety in fresh produce.
IFT 2014
FMI: Food traceability requires a common language
For traceability to work, food industry stakeholders must create and share a common language on safety and sourcing, according to one industry expert.
Acrylamide may increase cancer risk, says EFSA opinion
A draft EFSA opinion has “confirmed previous evaluations” that dietary intake of acrylamide may increase the risk of developing cancer for consumers.
Fortified foods vs naturally functional: Consumers consider both ‘worthwhile’, says IFIC
Consumers are open to fortified foods just as much as those that contain naturally occurring functional ingredients, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Tech transfer brings universities 'more than money', says study
Academic technology transfer – the process of moving research from the lab to the market – provides intrinsic benefits to universities that go far beyond any potential revenues from licenses and royalties, say scientists.
Oil palm genetics may provide more reliable clues for ripeness
New genetic research could help palm oil producers to improve yields by aiding them in knowing when fruit is ripe, say scientists.
UK halal specialist eyes European expansion
UK-based halal food manufacturer KQF has agreed a series of deals that will see its products gain a strong foothold in fast-growing markets in France and other European countries, says the firm.
US could lift Welsh Lamb ban
The ban on Welsh Lamb exports to the USA could be lifted, with secretary of state Owen Paterson currently in negotiations in Washington.
Snacks and home baking rise up in gluten-free
Snacks - particularly those using ancient grains – and baking mixes have been pushing the gluten-free sector forward, according to market research firm Mintel.
What makes us fear food?
More and more consumers rely on the internet for their news, and stories can go viral within minutes, so it’s unsurprising that certain food ingredients have become the subject of fear and avoidance in this information age.
Almonds may reduce heart disease risk: Study
Eating almonds may reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing levels of the antioxidant alpha-tocopherol in the blood stream, reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow, according to UK researchers.
EFTA finds ‘minor shortcomings’ in Norwegian poultry meat controls
Minor shortcomings in Norwegian controls of poultry meat products have been identified according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Surveillance Authority.
Blocking Salmonella's access to nutrient could fight infection
Salmonella relies heavily on a single nutrient during growth in the inflamed intestine and blocking access could fight infection.
Bürkert: ORP can detect micro-organisms leading to food outbreaks
Bürkert will monitor and control PH, chlorine, conductivity, oxidation reduction potential (ORP) and turbidity in water processing with its Online Analysis System to be launched in September.