Fonterra’s waste not, want not approach to wastewater
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site is turning dairy waste into fertiliser that is helping local pastures flourish.
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Problems rife at Special K as Kellogg plan ‘aggressive’ overhaul
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Kellogg’s iconic but underperforming Special K brand has continued to undermine sales performances in the US snacks segment of the company.
Argentina celebrates new beef deal with China
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Despite a fundamental disagreement on an antibiotics contamination which saw a significant shipment of its meat destroyed by the Chinese government, Argentina is celebrating the renewal of a key beef trade deal.
Row intensifies over Olympic Games ‘junk food’ promotion
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Olympic sponsors, notably McDonald’s and Coca Cola have, once again, been subject to extensive criticism for using the Olympics as a marketing tool for unhealthy food, landing the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in trouble for comments made on the issue.
USP launches new Food Fraud Database to support increased FDA food safety regulations
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
The new Food Fraud Database release from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) will seek to increase brand protection and support FDA regulations on food safety in strong step towards assessing the hazards potentially present in specific food supply chains.
Supermarkets accused of ‘promoting’ obesity
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
In a study carried out by the consumer group Which?, the major UK supermarkets have been found to be significantly more likely to offer discounts and promotions on unhealthy items, such as confectionery, compared to healthier options
IKEA recall a further six products in allergy scare
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
IKEA has expanded a recall, originally initiated in June, to a six further products due to the inadequate labelling of products containing almonds and hazelnuts.
Villaume Kal joins NIZO as new CEO
4 August 2016 | By NIZO
NIZO food research, a global contract research organisation for companies in the food and health industries, is pleased to welcome Villaume Kal as the new CEO as of August 2016.
Food waste in Italy to be slashed by revolutionary new law
4 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Food waste is to be tackled by new measures in a law passed by the Italian Senate that will make it easier for businesses and farmers to donate excess produce to charities and those in need.
British beer could beat Brexit blues for local pubs
4 August 2016 | By SIBA
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, is predicting a boost in consumer passion for British beers from local craft breweries as past experience of economic down-turn shows consumers to prefer prefer local ales over mainstream beers.
ASDA commit to launching I Am Super Grains into the mainstream
4 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
ASDA, the supermarket giant will roll out a new range of microwaveable superfood in over 400 stores following the success of the I Am Souper product, developed by Fresh Marketing. The new brand I Am Super Grain is aimed at a modern, active and young audience, marketing itself as cheap,…
Review casts doubt on advice that dried fruit is detrimental to dental health
3 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
California Prunes is delighted with a new independent review just published online in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, which casts doubt on the common perception that eating dried fruit is detrimental to dental health...
Whitworths launch new “no-added-sugar” snack packs
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
Whitworths, the UK’s leading supplier of dried fruits, nuts and seeds has today announced the launch of its new, naturally sweet snack packs...
E. coli O157 strikes again
2 August 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor, New Food
Health Protection Scotland (HPS) is investigating 16 confirmed cases of E. coli O157, associated with eating blue cheese made from unpasteurised milk...
Survey shows UK food companies pessimistic after Brexit vote
29 July 2016 | By Stephanie Anthony, Editor New Food
UK food companies are more pessimistic than their European neighbours in the wake of the country's decision to exit the European Union...
