Americas: Report finds more children in the US take more salt than recommended
More than 90% of children in the US, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood pressure and heart disease later in life, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vital Signs report. The report provides the most recent data detailing how much sodium school-age children eat and where it...
Europe: UK offers more room for growth in coconut water sector, finds report
Coconut water remains a niche beverage in the UK, despite endorsements from celebrities such as Rihanna and consumers’ awareness of the health benefits of the drink. A Canadean survey of 2,000 adults in the UK on August 2014 reveals that less than one in 10 (7%) consumers have purchased coconut water in the last 12 months. However, those who buy coconut...
Asia Pacific: India gives product approval for Superba Krill oil
Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS, a supplier of krill-derived phospholipid omega-3 products, has received product approval for Superba Krill oil from Food Safety Standards Authorities of India. “We are delighted to introduce Superba Krill oil – an omega-3 product evaluated in several clinical studies – to the Indian market,” said Atul Barman, the company’s India representative in Mumbai. “This new ingredient approval...
Europe: Arla Foods Ingredients launches whey protein for Greek-styled yogurt
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new ingredient concept to produce Greek-style yogurt smoothies that are rich in both protein and fruit. Nutrilac YO-8075 is a natural whey protein, derived from cow’s milk. It gives manufacturers the ability to use their existing equipment to formulate a fat-free smoothie that is 50% Greek yoghurt, 50% fruit and which has a protein content...
Europe: FAO food price index drops to four-year low
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO's) monthly food price index registered another drop in August, continuing a five-month downward run and reaching its lowest level since September 2010. The index's August average of 196.6 points represents a decrease of 7.3 points (3.6 percent) from July. With the exception of meat, prices for all of the commodities measured...
Asia Pacific: India forms committee to strengthen supply chain of food grains
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will invite suggestions from the public and stake-holders on restructuring its key functions with a view to further strengthen and integrate the supply chain of food grains in the country. The newly-constituted, eight-member High-Level Committee (HLC) mandated with the task of reorienting its minimum support price operations, food storage and security systems met today...
Americas: Pro Mach buys Pace Packaging, strengthens bottle handling capabilities
Pro Mach, Inc has acquired Pace Packaging, a global manufacturer of automated bottle unscramblers and orientors based in Fairfield, New Jersey, US. Pace Packaging brings added capabilities in bottle handling and complements existing strengths in high-speed filling and capping offered by Pro Mach brands, Federal, Fowler, and Zalkin. Pro Mach’s Bottling & Capping Group has operations in North America and Europe...
Americas: Ganeden Biotech publishes study about probiotics ingredient on HIV-infected people
Ganeden Biotech has published a study in the peer-reviewed publication, AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. The study was a randomized, double blind and placebo controlled trial in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive subjects who consumed either two billion colony-forming unit of GanedenBC30 daily or a matching placebo for 90 days. This study demonstrated that GanedenBC30 supports both digestive and immune health...
Europe: Tetra Pack, Kingfisher, IKEA to create method of analyzing impact of FSC certification
Tetra Pak is working with Kingfisher and IKEA to promote the benefits of legal, responsibly sourced, sustainable timber and clarify the role of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in the delivery of these values. Established in 1993, FSC is an independent, non governmental, not-for-profit organization that promotes responsible management of the world’s forests. Over the past two decades, the FSC system...
Europe: BASF launches new claim, online discussion platform to celebrate 150 years in 2015
BASF is introducing “We create chemistry” in its logo, which underlines how the company collaborates and innovates with customers and partners to contribute to a sustainable future. The new claim is derived from BASF’s “We create chemistry” strategy, which was announced in 2011. “Since we launched this strategy, BASF has been increasingly focusing on offering its customers functionalized products and solutions...