Swedish Salmonella outbreak from Polish eggs
At least 12 people have been sickened by Salmonella in Sweden from eggs from Poland.
Archives for September 18, 2017
DIC and Fermentalg ink deal on 'new generation' natural algae colours
French microalgae specialist Fermentalg is partnering with Japanese chemical giant DIC to develop natural food colours, particularly blue phycocyanin derived from Spirulina.
There's an untapped opportunity in organic kids' food, says Mintel
European parents are consistently willing to pay more for organic, says Mintel. Yet while organic claims are common on baby food, they are less used on food and drink aimed at kids. Are manufacturers missing a trick?
Yummex 2017: Middle East confectionery innovation award winners
A sugar-free, high protein product has won the yummex Middle East Innovation Award for best chocolate.
Consumers underestimate risk of ‘natural’ contaminants
German consumers are more concerned about the risk presented by ‘synthetic’ contaminants than those that naturally occur in foods, a new study by the German safety authority finds.
Soy isoflavones could help anti-obesity efforts – study
Consumption of soy-based foods could be used to help tackle the global obesity crisis thanks to its high protein and isoflavone content, new research suggests.
Olam International invests $150 million in poultry facilities
Olam International Limited (Olam) has opened a new poultry feed mill and day-old chick (DOC) facility in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Glanbia adds protein punch to hot drinks with heat stable & soluble hydrolyzed whey protein
With protein seeing continued interest from mainstream consumers, Glanbia Nutritionals has launched ProTherma: a hydrolyzed whey protein that can withstand high temperatures and therefore offer a protein punch in everyday hot beverages.
#CloudBlending: Building an agri-food community around powder blending as a service
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The agri-food industry faces big challenges. Globalized supply chains established in recent decades have resulted in high levels of food loss and waste at a time when the world’s growing population is putting a strain on resources. This challenge demands...