Brazil: Marfrig posts loss after real beef problems
A strong Brazilian real dented income for meat packer Marfrig, which posted a loss of R$132 million ($41.3m) in its second-quarter results up to 30 June.
Archives for August 14, 2016
Senator slams FDA final rule on GRAS: ‘a self-graded take home exam that industry doesn’t even have to hand in’
New FDA rules clarifying the process by which ingredients are deemed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) have been welcomed by some stakeholders, but harshly criticized by others, who say any system allowing firms to self-determine the safety of their...
Cyclodextrin shows ‘modest’ cholesterol lowering effects: NIH study
Alpha-cyclodextrin may reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol levels by 10% in healthy individuals, compared to placebo, says a new study from scientists from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the US National Institutes of Health.
Food gifting market will approach $18 billion in 2016, says Packaged Facts
According to a new report by Packaged Facts, more Americans are choosing food items as gifts, and the occasions range from a holidays to special occasions to “just because.”
Higher sodium intake could ease gout flares, but following the DASH Diet is an overall healthier option
At a time when public health advocates, regulators and manufacturers are pushing to reduce sodium in food and beverages to prevent related premature deaths from stroke and heart disease, new research suggests that higher sodium intake could positively...
Birch Benders: 'The pancake mix category has been stuck in the dark ages'
If you want to take a journey back in time on your next trip to the grocery store, go buy some pancake mix, says the co-founder of Birch Benders, a Boulder-based start-up seeking to shake up a sleepy category with fresh ideas, recipes and packaging to...
Rio Olympics 2016 hype sees fake beef boom
The Olympic Games is proving a major boost for Brazilian beef sales in China but consumers have been warned of unscrupulous meat vendors and beef masquerading as Brazilian.