Eco-friendly innovation will shape the future of the food industry
New technologies and innovative ingredients are likely to structurally change the food supply chain in the near future, says a report by Rabobank.
Archives for February 26, 2015
Food emulsifiers linked to gut bacteria changes and obesity
Emulsifiers used in foods may be altering our gut microbiota composition and driving metabolic changes that lead to inflammatory conditions and obesity, say researchers writing in Nature.
Winners of 2015 FoodTec Awards announced
A number of meat equipment suppliers have picked up International FoodTec Awards, which will be presented at the Anuga FoodTec trade exhibition in Cologne, Germany next month.
Indian meat exporters optimistic over Russian opportunities
India is to begin exports of meat and dairy products to Russia by mid-2015, with the first shipments of buffalo meat due to take place in the coming months, according to official statements from the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry.
Don’t forget herbs and spice: Natural flavour growth goes beyond high intensity flavours
The trend for natural foods has seen alternatives to synthetic flavours take centre stage, but growth in this sector has been matched by increasing use of herbs, spices and seasonings, say experts
British union asks food industry to back farming
The British food industry, politicians and consumers were encouraged to support farming by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) after a “worrying” study found that nearly half of the nation’s food may be imported in the next 25 years.
20 teaspoons of sugar in an energy drink: Campaign group calls for ban of sales to U16s
Thought soft drinks were sugary? Look at energy drinks! says Action on Sugar
Energy drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar per 500ml serving – more than three times the maximum adult daily intake of free sugars a day, according to research released by Action on Sugar.
FIAP enzymes list could affect food innovation, says Novozymes
Upcoming EU regulation of food enzymes could affect food companies’ approach to research and development, according to enzyme specialist Novozymes.
UK sugar industry sales drop by 14%
Sales dropped to £298m (€338m) in 2014 and coincided with findings that nearly half of British consumers had shied away from sugar that year.