Agri-food mega mergers will push food prices up, report claims
Mega-mergers between the world’s largest agri-food companies will squeeze farmers and push retail prices up, according to a new report.
Archives for October 17, 2017
UK zeros in on meat export targets
UK meat suppliers are closing on export deals with South Korea and Taiwan and building trade with the US, Japan and Mauritius after announcing a £34m agreement with the Philippines, according to levy body the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board...
Sugar fuels aggressive cancer growth confirms breakthrough study
The mechanism of action that show cancer cells’ use of sugars to ‘awaken’ cancer cells and promote aggressive cancer growth provides further insights into creating tailor-made diets for cancer patients.
Hong Kong bans regional Dutch poultry after cull
Hong Kong has temporarily stopped importing poultry from a western province in the Netherlands that culled over 40,000 chickens after a bird flu outbreak.
New peak in multi-country Salmonella outbreak from eggs
Seven countries have reported more than 100 Salmonella cases linked to eggs from Poland pushing the total number of infections past 600.
Sugary drink levy in Jamie’s Italian restaurants reduces SSB consumption by 11%: study
A levy on sugar-sweetened drinks in Jamie’s Italian restaurants in the UK is likely to have contributed to a ‘significant decline in SSB sales’, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
UK beverage start-up Peck creates high value for unwanted egg protein
Eggs are a great protein source but processors lack innovation when creating new convenience formats, says the founder of Peck, whose egg-based beverage packs a nutritional punch that beats highly processed plant or whey protein.
OIG and GAO reviews find FDA must do better
The OIG and GAO have raised concerns about the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in two different areas.
French ‘smart food’ start up Feed. wants to ‘simplify your life’
Shakes and bars that include the nutrients of an entire meal have traditionally been the preserve of diet and sports nutrition companies. French start-up Feed. claims to deliver something for “all tastes” and the group has big ambitions to expand....
Mintel's top trend for 2018
Mintel heralds ‘a new era of ingredient-sourcing’ as consumers demand pollution-free food in sustainable packaging
Consumers are demanding pollution-free food sold in biodegradable or recycled packaging. Trailblazing brands are already responding to the trend – and “perceived polluters will be forced to follow”, says Mintel.
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PrimusLabs adds BAX System assays to micro labs
PrimusLabs has adopted the BAX system for microbiological testing.