Industry News
Gut microbiota health and bacterial infections
Research has found healthy gut nutrition and the microbiota has an impact on the susceptibility to and the progression of bacterial infections such as E. coli. [ + ]
But will it make the kids eat their greens?
A smart, voice-controlled food vacuum-storage container system may reduce domestic food waste. [ + ]
It wasn't me! Actually it was
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé were the most frequent companies identified in 239 clean-ups and brand audits spanning 42 countries and six continents according to the Break Free From Plastic movement. [ + ]
Want red grapes, not green? Spray-paint them
The world press has been carrying articles about a tourist in India spray-painting white/green grapes red to make them more saleable in the market. [ + ]
Transgenic fish food for healthier salmon
Oil from a genetically engineered oilseed crop could be used to feed farmed salmon and increase their levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. [ + ]
Food processors can sell surplus food online
Yume's online marketplace enables food manufacturers, primary producers and importers to sell their quality surplus products at a discount to commercial buyers. [ + ]
IFF completes Frutarom acquisition
The acquisition is expected to help IFF increase its health and wellness portfolio, broaden its customer base and expand into new markets. [ + ]
EC proposes limit on trans fats
The European Commission is calling for comments on a proposal to limit the amount of trans fats to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat. [ + ]
Kraft Heinz launches venture capital fund for food tech
Kraft Heinz has committed up to US$100 million to Evolv Ventures, which will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry. [ + ]
Dietitians drop corporate partners
The Dietitians Association of Australia's decision to drop corporate partners is good news for improving the credibility of the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
They could have been making happy sausages
Nearly half a ton of MDMA that was concealed in four industrial mincing machines has been seized following a joint Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) operation in Sydney. [ + ]
Costco to process 100 million chooks a year
Costco is to integrate its chicken supply from farm, through processing to retail sales. [ + ]
Virtual lab launched for APAC beverage market
INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights. [ + ]
Foodservice packaging is a suitable composting feedstock
Compostable foodservice packaging performed just as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks in a six-phase study. [ + ]
Krones acquires Chinese process technology company
Krones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China. [ + ]
