ADM launches soya ingredient for meat products
US ingredients manufacturer Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has said it plans to launch a soya product that can be used to boost protein and fibre content in meat products at IFFA.
Archives for April 20, 2016
Zero deforestation and meat-rich diets – possible but very tricky
Fear not – nine billion people can be fed by 2050 without further deforestation. The claim comes from researchers at the Global Institute of Social Ecology in Vienna, Austria.
K+G Wetter raises hygiene standards
German-based machinery manufacturer K+G Wetter claims to have created “clever detailed solutions” to hand-cleaned machines.
BRF expands operations in Asia
One of the world’s largest food companies, Brazil-based BRF, has announced the acquisition of a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move is expected to accelerate the company’s international operations, especially in south-east Asia and the Middle...
Foodex 2016
Food fraud – Does the punishment fit the crime?
More education needs to be done in the supply chain and to promote the pattern of sharing information in the fight against food fraud, according to Prof Tony Hines, director, Global Regulatory Services and Crisis Management, Leatherhead Food Research.
Italy moves to ban 18-month expiry date for olive oil
The Italian Senate this month voted to remove an 18-month expiry date on extra virgin olive oil, a move that the Italian agricultural association has called a “grave error”.
Mother’s high-fructose diet may lead to foetal metabolic disorders: Study
A high-fructose diet during pregnancy may lead to the foetus developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and obesity in later life, a study reports.
EFSA signs 4-year project to combat ciguatoxin food poisoning
A total of 13 organizations from six Member States have joined forces with EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) to address ciguatoxin food poisoning.
Bunge acquires controlling stake of German oil supplier Walter Rau
Agri-food giant Bunge will buy a controlling stake in edible oils and fats supplier Walter Rau Neusser Öl und Fett in a bid to continue growth in Europe
Coconut oil: superfood or not?
The nutrition science community is becoming increasingly concerned about the health halo around coconut oil and the risk to health if consumption becomes a regular occurrence.
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Science vs taste: Nestlé and Mondelēz reveal different takes on candy nutrition guidelines
Nestlé says it is primarily guided by science when setting nutrition guidelines for its confections, while Mondelēz International takes account of multiple factors, but says consumer preference and taste is key.