COMMODITY REPORTS: FAO
FAO: Wheat and maize recovery to stabilize commodities
Commodities will stabilize thanks to historic highs forecast for global cereal production fueled by improved wheat and maize markets, says the FAO.
Archives for July 15, 2013
Opinion
Junk food industry should prepare for plain and graphic label debate
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the adoption of plain and highly graphic packaging last year by the Australian tobacco industry has led to a marked reduction in smoking, albeit in a very short time. And when you see some of the frightening images on the...
Sweet snacks and fizzy drinks linked to colorectal cancer: Study
Consumption of high-energy snack foods and sugar sweetened sodas may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to new research.
Sports drinks waste shows bar and biscuit potential: Study
Fruit and vegetable residues typically discarded in the manufacture of isotonic sports drinks could be a rich nutrient source for other foodstuffs like bars and biscuits, Brazilian researchers have found.
Salt reduction beyond potassium chloride: Scelta touts mushrooms for low-salt bread
There is a raft of options now available to food manufacturers looking to reduce salt - but how about mushrooms? Frozen mushroom giant Scelta Mushrooms has two ingredients for salt replacement, including one for (non-mushroom-flavoured) bread.
Industry efforts to up wholegrain content means Danes consume more: Study
Wholegrain consumption in Denmark has risen significantly thanks to industry efforts to incorporate the grain into breads and other food products, according to a new study.
Special edition: Sustainable sourcing
SPECIAL FEATURE: In conversation with the WWF: The rocky road to sustainable palm oil
The good news: Around 15% of global palm oil produced in the past year was certified by the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). The bad news: Only half of it earned a premium, which doesn’t sound like a great recipe for inspiring more producers...
Hygienic design unlocks machine potential, says Key Technology
Key Technology has introduced an Iso-Flo conveyor and hygienic options for all other Iso-Flo vibratory conveyors to improve equipment sanitation and reduce maintenance.