Trendwatch: Hot and spicy, from Hatch Chiles to Gochujang
From smoky flavors to healthful spices, 'hot & spicy' is one of the hottest culinary trends this year, according to a new report by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation.
Archives for June 6, 2012
National Starch strengthens distribution in Turkey
National Starch Food Innovation has strengthened its presence in Turkey by clinching a formal deal with distributor Univar to reach more customers in the country.
Global sugar prices down due to expected surplus
Worldwide sugar prices have fallen in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012 as the market is projected to record a surplus for the next two seasons, according to Rabobank International.
Traffic up at fast food chains and upscale restaurants; but down in midscale/family dining outlets
Visits to US restaurants and other foodservice outlets rose by 1% in the first quarter (January, February, and March) of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2011, the strongest growth since spring 2008, according to NPD Group.
Academic: Sorry USDA, but more nutrient dense diets do cost more…
Just weeks after USDA published a high-profile study posing the question ‘Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive?’, researchers in Seattle, Baltimore and the UK have responded with a new study providing the answer: ‘Yes’.
Research casts doubt on sugary drinks links to high blood pressure
The link between sugary drinks and high blood pressure has been cast into doubt after new research revealed sweet drinks are associated with high blood pressure – regardless of whether they are sweetened with sugar or artificial agents.
FDA and FSIS funding set to be cut after bill approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks set to receive a budget cut of $16.3m for the fiscal year (FY) 2013, despite requesting an additional $253m in funding to boost its Transforming Food Safety Initiative.
Jensen Farms lawsuits close to settlement - lawyers
Lawsuits filed against Colorado-based Listeria-tainted cantaloupe producer Jensen Farms are close to settlement, a lawyer for the company has announced.
DKSH to open confectionery and bakery innovation centre in Mumbai
Market expansion group DKSH has announced plans to open its second innovation centre in Mumbai, India to help companies introduce confectionery and bakery products tailored to the Indian market.
Healthy chocolate ‘breakthrough’: Lycotec develops ingredient to unlock cocoa’s health potential
Biotech firm Lycotec has developed an ingredient that it claims can harness the health potential in both dark and milk chocolate and lead to products with anti-ageing, injury recovery and increased physical performance properties.