UK gains access to Thai market for beef and lamb
The UK is to celebrate gaining access to Thailand for its beef and lamb with a special dinner next week.
Archives for March 6, 2015
Pillsbury Minis & Bugles Ranch generated ‘big buzz’ at AWMA 2015 – General Mills
General Mills tells BakeryAndSnacks.com that its new Pillsbury Minis were ‘the big buzz’ at AWMA 2015 last week, with its distribution partners excited to see new innovation in the packaged bakery category.
FAO sticks with Yemen agricultural relief efforts
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation says it is committed to supporting Yemeni agriculture and will remain active in the country, despite growing instability.
Food companies should help people eat less, says food policy expert
The onus should not be on consumers to choose healthy foods but on companies to help reduce consumption, says Food Policy professor at City University London, Tim Lang.
Singapore to grow GCC exports with free trade agreement
A newly-implemented free trade agreement between the GCC and Singapore will boost their US$291m food trade, according to Singapore’s international trade body.
Scope for improvement in food authenticity industry - report
There is scope for better collaboration, data sharing and harmonisation between all those with an interest in food authenticity, according to a report.
‘Snack to the future!’ 3D printing concept promises ‘fully edible ecosystem’, including the soil…
A food and concept designer who designed a snack concept as a ‘fully edible ecosystem’ using 3D printing says she wants to show that lab-produced food can be natural, healthy and sustainable.
Ulrick & Short unveils starch ingredient for pizza sauce
UK-based starch specialist Ulrick & Short has introduced a wheat-based starch intended to improve the texture of pizza sauce.
Insights from the 13th Global Food Technology & Innovation Summit
Nutrition and sustainability are key to good innovation, says Nestlé R&D chief
Food and beverage manufacturers must focus research and development activities on creating more nutritious and sustainable food solutions, says Nestlé’s head of global R&D.
EFSA backs erythritol for use in soft drinks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said erythritol is safe for use in soft drinks at a maximum level of 1.6%, bringing the zero-calorie sweetener a step closer to EU approval for beverages.
Birko joins with Garden Cut for food safety
Birko has partnered with Garden Cut to develop best practice sanitation procedures.
Americana profits up despite poor Q4 as CVC pulls out of sale talks
Americana made a profit of US$175m in 2014, despite a sharp fall in Q4 income, while one of its potential buyers is reported to have dropped out of the race.
EDC exposure ‘costs EU €157bn annually’
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) likely costs the European Union €157bn a year in actual health care expenses and lost earning potential, according to a series of studies.
SNACK-SIZED STORIES: NEWS TO MARCH 6 2015
Hall & Oates sue Haulin’ Oats and gluten-free pita chips debut Stateside
Hall & Oates haul US granola cereal brand Haulin’ Oats before the courts in NYC, the EU funds a research project on Healthy Minor Cereals and the US gets its first taste of gluten-free pita chips.