Food labels criticised for being too small
Prepackaged food is facing criticism for its illegible labels.
Archives for February 18, 2014
Special K Australia eyes ‘healthier direction’ after slashing salt
Kellogg Australia has reduced the sodium content of its Special K cereals by 15% in a recipe overhaul and says it will take a new, healthier direction in 2014.
Two in three Hong Kong nutrition labels breaking guidelines
Nearly two-thirds of nutrition labels on a range of small pre-packaged food and drinks in Hong Kong are breaking trading guidelines by not being easy enough to read.
Lonza and DSM settle omega-3 patent dispute
Ingredients giants DSM and Lonza have settled a patent dispute over production of algal-sourced omega-3 oils (DHA) that lasted for almost ten years.
NZ to improve dairy traceability after Fonterra scare
In the wake of last year’s Fonterra whey protein concentrate (WPC) incident, the New Zealand government has established a working group designed to improve traceability in the country’s dairy sector.
Indian researchers devise paste for world's most malnourished kids
Four Indian scientists have developed a ready-to-eat paste designed for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM)—the most dangerous level of hunger.
Food Vision launches big debate on big three issues
‘Innovation in product development and formulation is needed for insects to emerge as a mainstream food source’: UN advisor on edible insects
An advisor on edible insects to the United Nations predicts that insects on your plate is inevitable, as forward thinking restaurants like D.O.M in Sao Paulo and Noma in Copenhagen are already experimenting with the critters as food.