Authenticity is key for ethnic foods, says Mintel
Authenticity is the most important attribute for consumers who eat ethnic foods, as greater availability has led to stronger demand for ‘the real thing’, according to new research from Mintel.
Archives for March 5, 2012
US industry welcomes nutrition labelling
American meat leaders have welcomed the government’s requirement for nutritional labelling on meat products that came into force on 1 March.
DuPont eyes increased food and nutrition focus to boost 2012 sales growth
An increased focus on food and nutrition is expected to become a major sales growth driver at DuPont in 2012, according to the company’s executive vice president James Borel.
Confusion and food safety risks: The unintended consequences of clean label demands
The concept of naturalness may be a major purchase driver, but there is disagreement about what ‘natural’ or ‘clean label’ really means – and about how to create foods that are both natural and safe.
Scientists discover PRRS resistance gene
A team of US scientists have discovered a genetic marker determining pigs’ level of resistance to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Unilever, Nestlé, Kellogg et al accused of patent infringement over HDL-boosting fats
Some of the biggest names in US food manufacturing – including Nestle, Kellogg and Unilever - have been accused of infringing patents covering fats that alter the ratio of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood.
Canadian food safety budget cut will see imports inspections drop – union
Canadian food safety budget cuts will see imports inspections reduced, meaning “greater food safety risks for Canadians”, the union that represents federal food safety inspectors has warned.
BioExx: ‘This is the biggest opportunity in the protein market in 50 years’
Results of a new feasibility study prove that there are “compelling returns” to be made from canola protein, according to BioExx Specialty Proteins.
PepsiCo sees NEXT move as means to strike back at Coca-Cola, analyst
PepsiCo is aiming strike back at Coca-Cola with it mid-calorie ‘NEXT’ cola launch at the end of March, after the latter’s Diet Coke brand pulled ahead of Pepsi-Cola in 2010, but the move carries risks, according to a Datamonitor analyst.