Europe: Researchers study allergen levels in food, labels
University of Manchester researchers have led a study to define allergen levels in food that can trigger allergic reactions which will help to make allergen warning labels more effective. In a new study published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the researchers identified the level of five of the most common food allergens that would cause a reaction in...
Americas: Sonoco awards rigid plastics facility for landfill-free status
Sonoco's Pinckney Paragon rigid plastics facility in Union, US, has received a Bronze Sustainability Star Award in achieving landfill-free status. The award marks a milestone in landfill-free efforts that have been underway since 2013. Since then, the Pinckney Paragon plant has diverted 260 loose yards per month away from the landfill in the forms of scrap plastic, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard,...
Asia Pacific: Dunkin’ Donuts expands in China with largest master franchise agreement
Dunkin' Donuts has signed the largest development agreement in its history to expand in China. The company has entered into a long-term master franchise agreement in which Golden Cup Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between Jollibee Worldwide Pte Ltd. and Jasmine Asset Holding Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of RRJ Capital Master Fund II, L.P., will serve as the franchisee...
Asia Pacific: Put research on caffeine in soft drinks into context, says Australian Beverages Council
The Australian Beverages Council has responded to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition from Deakin University that suggests the presence of caffeine in soft drinks increases consumption. “The study of just 99 people should be kept in context of the evidence base when considering future policy settings on caffeine in drinks,” said the Council’s CEO Geoff Parker. "The authors...
Americas: Poultry industry is an integral part of the US economy, say organisations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have made available an updated economic impact study that highlights the increased positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the US. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, from 2012 to 2014 the poultry...
Europe: Create new ways to conusmer sugar in hot beverages, says Canadean
When buying sugar the majority of hot drinks consumers are vastly motivated by price. To avoid a race to the bottom, manufacturers need to come up with new ways to add value, such as flavoured sugar and sugar on wands, according to a survey of 2,000 consumers in the UK. Canadean asked consumers in December 2014 how they take their...
Americas: Kemin Industries launches organic egg lutein source for egg yolk producers
Kemin Industries has launched Organic ORO GLO, a USDA certified organic additive, to help organic egg producers intensify the color of egg yolks and add lutein content. Lutein, a carotenoid, protects eye health and can minimize the impacts of age-related macular degeneration. ORO GLO has been typically used in the layer industry to improve lutein value and add color to the...
Americas: Cargill to close facility in Missouri, 118 employees affected
Cargill managers has informed the 118 employees at its meat slicing and packaging facility in Springfield, Missouri, the US that operations will be moving to the company’s facilities at Nebraska City, Nebraska, and Waco, Texas. The Springfield facility will close on March 11, 2015. The decision to close its Springfield facility followed a thorough assessment of Cargill’s turkey and cooked meats...
World: tna shares top three opportunities in the Middle East in 2015
tna has in December 2014 launched an Arabic language website that reflects the simplicity, flexibility and performance of the company's integrated food packaging and processing solutions. Being the direct translation of the company's main website, this new portal aims to provide the company’s latest news, updates and product innovations to the food and beverage manufacturers in the Middle East. Mukul Shukla, general...
Europe: Institute of Food Research names new director to develop new centre in the UK
The Institute of Food Research has appointed Professor Ian Charles as its new director and to lead the program to develop the UK’s new Centre for Food & Health to be based at the Norwich Research Park. He returns to the UK from Australia where he is currently director of the ithree institute, University of Technology, Sydney. Aimed to be the...