Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the day and could help dieters lose weight, according to a new study.
Agricultural giant Cargill has announced a 55 percent increase in profit over the last year, despite operating in what it describes as “the most volatile agricultural and energy markets in decades”.
A dried stock made from the bonito fish – a stock used extensively in Japanese cuisine – may improve the palatability of reduced-salt products, suggests new research.
Nutrition-based standards are needed for marketing food to children, which continues to be a billion dollar business despite progress in curbing the practice, says a new report.
Meat and dairy products from cloned pigs and cattle are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in its scientific opinion on animal cloning released today.
Antioxidant and fibre-rich waste from wine making could offer a
cheap and healthy alternative to synthetic antioxidants to prolong
the shelf life of fish meat, suggests a study from Spain.
Cargill has opened a new innovation center for snack and cereal
products which it says will help food manufacturers create new
products that drive sales growth.
Increasing demand for gelatine, coupled with consumer concerns over
the mammalian variety, may open the door for fish gelatine to fill
the gap for food formulators, says a new review.
Last month's devastating earthquake in China has severely damaged
the country's agricultural supply, resulting in $6bn (€3.8bn) worth
of damage in the Sichuan province.
UK company Ulrick & Short has received new Soil Association
accreditation for two of its products, allowing it to market these
already clean label ingredients as organic.
Stepping up food production and ending trade restrictions could
lift millions out of poverty while helping bring down soaring
prices, said UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon.
More consistency and clarity is needed on the USDA's labeling and
advertising rules on meat and livestock-raising claims, Tyson Foods
has said as it announced the withdrawal of its 'raised without
antibiotics' chicken...
The salt content of vegetarian sausages and burgers can often be
the same as, or even higher than, their meaty equivalents,
according to a recent survey.
In a move to protect a slice of its spice market, the
Italian government has asked the European Commission to rubberstamp
saffron from Sardinia with Protected designation of
origin (PDO) status.
A new joint venture by DuPont and Danisco aims to develop what
could be the first large-scale non-food ethanol production, which
could lighten the pressure of biofuels on the food industry.
The market for Halal foods is growing according to experts, as US
Muslims grow accustomed to seeing Halal in their grocery aisles,
and non-Muslims see it as healthier.
FoodNavigator.com spoke to three companies taking part in the CEE
Pavilion at FiCEE about their plans to move into new markets, and
new products being aired at the show for the first time.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published new
labelling guidance for food manufacturers, which it hopes will help
international companies meet the nation's labeling requirements.
Organic food makers must make alliances with ingredients firms and
farmers to ensure they have a secure supply of organic ingredients
in the face of increasing demand, advises Frost & Sullivan.
Israel export values are growing in line with an increasing global
demand for kosher food, fuelled by consumer preference for its
clear labelling and rigorous requirements.
The recall of over 143,000,000 pounds of raw and frozen meat
products by a California meat processor in February is forcing the
US regulatory authorities to act and reassure the public about the
safety of the US food supply.
Vitiva is launching a new addition to its Vivox range of
rosemary-derived preservatives, aimed at preventing fresh merguez
and chipolata sausages from becoming rancid.
Extracts from the up-and-coming fruit sea buckthorn berries
(Hippophae rhamnoides) could inhibit the oxidation of
unsaturated fatty acids in processed meats, boosting shelf life,
suggests new research.
The largest meat recall in US history has reignited fears that the
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not taking adequate measures
to ensure the safety of the nation's meat supply.
Trends are set to combine in 2008, with Americanized ethnic flavors
and healthy but indulgent products steering the market, while
locally, ethically sourced food will continue to grow in
popularity, says a new report.
Radical changes consumer behaviour, especially in rich countries,
is crucial to averting a crisis in food supply in the coming
decades, attendees at the City Food Lecture in London heard this
week.
Using an antioxidant-rich extracts from bamboo leaf and green tea
could reduce the formation of acrylamide in an asparagine-glucose
model system heated by microwave, according to a new study.
California aims to protect its consumers from the possible unknown
risks of consuming food from cloned animals and their offspring by
proposing a bill requiring such products to display clear and
prominent labels.
The German ruling coalition has agreed to allow foods containing
certain GM additives or using GM processing aids to still be
labelled as non-GM if there is no alternative, in a bid to
encourage use of non-GM labels.
Ulrick & Short has developed an additive-free phosphate
replacer to maintain moisture in sausages in response to increasing
pressures for food manufacturers to provide clean label products.
Freshness dates, nutrition facts panels and ingredients lists are
priorities for most consumers when reading product labels,
according to a new report.
Debate has been stirred in the UK over a future that could see GM
foods on supermarket shelves, as the government's outgoing chief
scientific advisor said he believes GM food to be safer than
convention food.
Sales in the UK food ingredients industry are falling on average as
a result of increased competition, both domestically and
internationally, according to a new market report by analysts
Plimsoll.
The Soil Association has declared the elimination of synthetic
antioxidants in its certified organic fish feeds, giving a new
layer of assurance to consumers who wish to purchase organic
produce.
Unreliable organic supplies are stunting the growth of over half of
US organic food manufacturers, according to a new report by the
nation's industry association.
Foods from cloned animals could enter the US food supply by the end
of the year, despite calls for further review of the long-term
risks of such products.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
Food giant ConAgra has been accused of being "reckless"
and was on Friday slapped with a lawsuit following its nationwide
recall of salmonella-contaminated pot pie products.
DSM Food Specialities has developed a new mould and yeast inhibitor
for meat products, said to ensure an even coating of natamycin on
products like sausages and give stronger protection against health
risks.
Soup sales in the US have slowed over the past year, prompting
Mintel to suggest that manufacturers and marketers need to rethink
their level of innovation and their market strategies if they want
to grow sales over the next five...
Pickles, chutneys and relish should develop a healthier image by
using low calorie content and switching to fresh ingredients to
reverse their increasing unpopularity, according to market research
firm Mintel.
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