ASF boosts Danish Crown pork exports to China
Numerous outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China have led to a growth in pork exports for Danish Crown.
Archives for April 17, 2019
UECBV appoints new secretary general
The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) has appointed Dr Karsten Maier as its new secretary general of the organisation.
Michelin-starred Ducasse calls for gastronomic revolution: ‘The world of tomorrow is in our hands’
Multi-Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse has encouraged industry representatives to join his gastronomic revolution – a movement that champions health, the planet and ingredients.
Sweetener under fire: Germany questions safety of heated sucralose
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has raised concerns over the stability of sucralose when heated to high temperatures, and the potential for resulting health risks.
Nine trends driving flavour innovation
The ‘Instagram effect’ means consumers are more open than ever to new flavours. International Taste Solutions (ITS), which manufactures and supplies natural flavourings to the baking, snacks, dairy and active lifestyle sectors, teamed up with market...
Can chef innovations give insects a ‘culinary identity’?
The edible insect industry has made significant inroads into the mainstream over the last few years.
‘We have been a vehicle for a much larger issue’: Claus Meyer talks New Nordic Cuisine and environmentalism
As a founding father of New Nordic Cuisine, chef and food activist Claus Meyer has done much to bring local, natural and seasonal produce into the spotlight. He speaks to FoodNavigator about his inspiration and the prospects for an emerging ethically and...
Europe’s new rules for food safety approval: Building trust in science?
New rules designed to increase transparency in the EU food safety risk assessment process have been adopted.
INFOGRAPHIC
Are Europeans getting their ‘five a day’?
A survey has revealed that some Member States are consuming many more portions of fruit and vegetables in a typical week than others.
THE INGREDIENTS SHOW
Redeeming a bad reputation: ‘Sustainable palm oil is the best oil we have’
Unsustainably sourced palm oil deserves its bad name, and requires industry action. Should we eliminate all palm oil from the food supply chain? How can we change consumer perceptions of the commodity when responsibly produced? Nestlé, RSPO, CDP and S4RB...
Danish team harness method to turn biowaste into protein supplements
A new initiative in Denmark is exploring the possibilities of producing food supplements using protein extracted from organic waste in research.
Bet on black goji? Berries a potential natural colourant for red, blue and purple - study
Black goji berries have been identified as a potential natural colourant source that is able to produce red, purple, and blue colours depending on the pH levels.