What’s beyond wheat? Grain-free diets, allergen alerts, and new nutrition trends
Consumers continue to embrace free-from diets: and grain-free could be the next big opportunity for bakers, according to Mintel.
Archives for September 3, 2015
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Ion S5 systems for targeted sequencing
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced two next-generation sequencing (NGS) systems that simplify targeted sequencing.
Civil justice system provides food industry accountability – report
The civil justice system has become consumers’ most important protection against unsafe food, according to the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Back to the farm: Companies need to zoom in on climate risks in agriculture, says CDP
Many multinational food and beverage brands are missing their biggest chance to address climate risks, according to the global non-profit group CDP, which says companies need to work closer with suppliers to improve agricultural emissions.
Industry hits back at calls for UK tax on sugary drinks
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has put the spotlight back on sugar with a call for a tax on sugary drinks – but industry has accused him of simplifying a complex problem.
ScanBelt launches new conveyor at AgroProdMash
A new conveyor for food processors aimed at the Russian market and developed in collaboration with hygiene specialists is to be launched by ScanBelt at the AgroProdMash 2015 show.
Growth of eating ‘risky foods’ could lead to foodborne disease increase
Low and middle income countries (LMICs) bear the brunt of foodborne disease (FBD), according to a review.
Lactating women should restrict flaxseed intake: Researchers
Flaxseed intake during lactation should be limited as it may change maternal adrenal function, research in rats has suggested.
Australia looks to Middle East to boost beef exports
Australia needs to focus more on the Middle East as a long-term beef export destination, according to Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Suzannah Moss-Wright, as exports to the region climb.
'Lack of trust' costs supermarkets halal meat sales
European supermarkets are losing out on halal meat sales because of trust issues and a lack of clear labelling, driving Muslim consumers to independent butchers, according to Euromonitor.