Meat industry hits out over US COOL proposals
Meat producers in Canada and the US have reacted furiously to the US government’s proposal for changes to its country-of-origin labelling (COOL) laws.
Archives for March 12, 2013
Sugary drinks linked to greater high-calorie food intake, study finds
Soaring intakes of sugar-sweetened drinks are associated with increased calorie consumption of other foods such as sweets and pizza in children, warn researchers.
Micropharma’s cholesterol-busting probiotic ready for US food, beverage and supplements market
With ten years of work behind it, two clinical trials (plus results of a third ready for publication), and Groupe Danone on-board, Canada’s Micropharma is rolling out its cholesterol-lowering Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 for the US supplement, food...
Some like it hot... In fact, consumers now like their food hotter than ever, says Kalsec
Consumer demand for hotter, spicier, foods is increasing on both sides of the Atlantic, says Michigan-based natural extracts specialist Kalsec, which has tied up with Mintel to develop new ‘heat indexes’ measuring usage of hot peppers in retail and...
The science behind food pairing: Why do pineapple and blue cheese taste so great together?
Why do pineapple and blue cheese taste so great together? Lots of reasons, but a key one is that they both contain the flavor component methyl hexanoate, say the founders of Belgian firm Foodpairing.com, which has built a business around identifying...
Puffed and toasted ancient grains plug unique texture and flavor demands, says ConAgra Mills
Puffed and toasted ancient grains fulfill consumer demands for unique texture and flavor in baked goods and snacks, says developer ConAgra Mills.
Wrigley’s caffeinated energy gum misses core youth market - analyst
Mars-owned Wrigley is to launch an energy chewing gum with the caffeine equivalent of half a cup of coffee in each piece but one analyst says the product misses the key youth market and could prove a lawsuit hazard.
Bloomberg to appeal judge's ruling striking down New York ban on super size sodas
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today he will appeal a judge's ruling that struck down his attempt to limit the size of soft drinks sold in the city. Proponents of the ban were disappointed that the judge's decision focused on legal...
Worker pulps fingers in sausage machine
A worker had two fingers crushed by a hydraulic ram in a sausage roll machine in another UK food manufacturing incident in which machine guard issues were a contributory factor.
Mexico close to eradicating Newcastle Disease
Mexico’s food safety officials have announced that the country should soon be declared free of the highly virulent strain of Newcastle Disease, which affects poultry.