Beliefs on food origins and production have big say on taste, according to study
Origins of meat and how it was raised determines how good it tastes, a study by US researchers has concluded.
Archives for August 30, 2016
China aids exports to Iraq
One of America’s biggest poultry firms has secured exports to Iraq – thanks to help from China.
Tecan to acquire SPEware Corporation for $50m
The Tecan Group has acquired a provider of mass spectrometry sample preparation systems with a focus on the North American market.
Czech meat processors invest to expand output capacities
With the aim of raising their meat processing and packaging capacities, two Czech meat processors have unveiled investments of a total of CZK90 million (€3.4 million).
Sample6 pathogen detection system gets funding boost
Sample6 has closed a $12.7m Series C funding round to help scale-up commercialization of its pathogen detection system.
Study reveals caffeine’s link to preventing memory problems
Researchers have uncovered a direct link between caffeine-binding receptors in the brain and age-related memory problems, suggesting that caffeine may help reverse memory deficits.
Arla increases focus on beverage market, eying up opportunity for milk-based drinks
Global dairy company Arla has announced it will triple its business in the beverage market, saying it can challenge the soft drinks market with healthier milk-based alternatives.
Crisis point for South African poultry industry
The South African poultry sector is in crisis, according to RCL Foods which has posted extensive losses for its poultry division over the past 12 months.
Dolce consortium to develop 'mystery' natural sweeteners
French ingredient supplier Roquette has teamed up with a German biotech company and a natural product specialist to develop and bring to market natural sweeteners and sweetness enhancers.
France calls for an end to TTIP talks
The French trade minister said yesterday France wants to end TTIP negotiations, his German counterpart has said the talks have “de facto failed” and the deal’s biggest supporter, Britain, has voted to leave the EU. Is TTIP over before it even started?
Scottish food boss suggests UK obesity strategy won’t work
The head of Scotland’s food regulator has claimed that the UK’s childhood obesity strategy doesn’t go far enough.