Yemen in ‘perfect storm’, says WFP chief
Yemen is facing a “perfect storm” of food crises as its population tackles food, water and fuel shortages, WFP’s head warned, as the agency plans a US$320m relief effort.
Archives for August 20, 2015
Evolva introduces fermentation-derived nootkatone
Swiss biotechnology firm Evolva has introduced its nootkatone citrus flavour and fragrance ingredient – made from fermentation rather than traditional extraction from grapefruit skin.
Norwegians increasingly sceptical about organic
Norwegian strategies to up organic consumption are failing, say researchers.
Candy science observatory: ‘Pro health biscuits’
Bee pollen may up biscuits’ protein, fiber and polyphenol game: Researchers
Fortifying biscuit with bee pollen may help manufacturers increase protein, fiber and polyphenol content without impacting taste, according to Polish researchers.
Beyond malnutrition: Food security means food supply
Food security is not just about hunger and poverty – it must move into the mainstream as the challenge of feeding nine billion people comes into sharper focus, according to the European Commission.
Flavor Trends
Protein players should think outside of the box for flavors, Wixon suggests
Players in the protein category – especially those focused on the center of the plate – are behind the curve when it comes to flavor and need to rethink their strategy to capture and hold modern consumers’ attention, according to flavor and seasoning...
FTC action against falsely advertised UV disinfectant device
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has clamped down on the ‘false and unsubstantiated advertising’ of a device that claimed it could kill pathogenic bacteria.
Microbeads may boost UAE agriculture, says Masdar student
A research student at Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Institute is hoping to improve the UAE’s agricultural output through the development of specialist soil-improving microbeads.
Nyanga slaughter site in the works
The sight of meat traders slaughtering animals in the street may soon come to an end in the Cape Town district of Nyanga, South Africa, after city officials and the provincial department of agriculture finalised a feasibility study for an animal...
US researchers uncover mislabelled meat in two studies
Mislabelled meat – including horse - has been found by US researchers in two separate studies who said reasons for the findings could vary from economic adulteration to accidental cross contamination.
Oman calls on World Bank for fisheries projects
Oman has asked the World Bank for support in revamping its fisheries sector, as the country embarks on a major investment programme to boost its seafood output.