Grain of truth in fast food & infertility link, study states
People who consume more fast food are exposed to higher levels of chemicals that can lead to infertility, according to a study.
Archives for April 19, 2016
Confectioners in Court
Cadbury left black & blue in latest Nestlé battle over the color purple
Cadbury owner Mondelēz International has been dealt a blow in its ongoing fight with Nestlé to enforce UK trade mark protection on milk chocolate products wrapped in a shade of purple.
INTERVIEW
Venture capital fund seeks start-ups: Must be sustainable, innovative & ready to make money
New Crop Capital is a venture capital fund that only invests in sustainable start-ups developing cultured and plant-based meat, dairy and egg products. But it's not just about saving the planet: “There are billions to be made annually in this space,” it...
Middle East & Africa beat 'lacklustre' Europe for fresh food sales in 2015: Euromonitor
The Middle East and Africa were the most dynamic markets for fresh food sales in 2015 as the Russian embargo hit Eastern European markets and Western consumers opted for convenience. But packaging innovations and the health and wellness trends could...
Symrise opens Iran office
German flavour and ingredients producer Symrise has opened a new office in Iran, replacing its freelance representation in the country as it aims to capitalise on the lifting of sanctions.
Goody enters UAE, plans GCC expansion
Saudi food producer Goody has signed a distribution deal for a selection of its products with the UAE’s Gulfco, as the firm aims to expand beyond the kingdom into the wider GCC.
Sial buoyed by exhibitor bookings
Food and drink trade show Sial Paris has confirmed 90% of its exhibitor space is already booked up, six months before the fair kicks off in October.
new product launches april 2016
What’s hitting the shelves? Pepsi premium cola, organic Capri Sun and new Pimm’s cider
From protein waters to bourbon brands, we take a look at some of the new products bounding into beverage aisles across the globe this month.
Foodex 2016
Food leaders should ‘grow a pair’ over EU promotion
Food and drink manufacturing leaders and other business executives who support EU membership have been urged to promote the benefits of membership far more actively, in hard-hitting comments from Food and Drink Federation (FDF) boss Ian Wright, delivered...
From science to shelves: the development of MacuView
Study says MacuView helps with eye health and AMD
A recent study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology has shown the benefits of consuming a dairy drink, MacuView, containing lutein-, zeaxanthin- and DHA-enriched egg yolk.
Energy & fibre intakes far below recommended levels
Paper offers insights into +85s diets – but huge data gaps remain
The rapidly-growing age segment of over-85s has been neglected in both nutrition research and dietary recommendations, say UK researchers behind a large-scale trail-blazing study.
KSA shoppers still unsure of online quality
Saudi consumers are starting to embrace online grocery shopping, but buying patterns show concern for food quality trumps convenience, according to research from Payfort and toDoorstep.
Almarai to buy NFPC in potential $1.5bn deal
Saudi’s Almarai has formally announced its intention to buy UAE food producer NFPC, potentially worth up to US$1.5bn, as analysts remain cautious on the firm’s outlook after mixed Q1 results.
Domty gets the cream as profits surge 355%
Egyptian dairy producer Domty is celebrating a 355% year-on-year rise in annual profits, netting US$14.5m, just days after its highly-oversubscribed launch on the Egyptian stock market.
The ultimate taste test: Insect burger, plant burger or meat burger?
The Belgian researchers' battle of the burgers threw up an interesting result: Although meat came out top, consumers liked the insect burgers more when told they contained mealworms, putting it on a par with the plant-based burger.
Bagel-maker bags Spinneys and Waitrose deal
UAE supermarkets Spinneys and Waitrose will now stock Dubai start-up Gulf Bagel Factory’s bagels, adding to the firm’s current distribution through Carrefour and food service outlets.