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a study on fruit flies has indicated that genetic interaction with diet has a greater impact on body weight than diet alone, which the researchers say can help explain different reactions to similar diets. published in the july issue of genetics, the study adds weight to the theory of personalised nutrition, which suggests that the benefit of nutritional compounds varies for different people.

almonds were the most popular nut used in new products launched in the eu last year, mintel data indicate, with over 50 per cent of almond-containing foods in the confectionery and bakery categories. data from mintel’s global new products database and shared by the almond board of california suggest an 18 per cent increase in almond-containing products launched in the eu-27 in 2009.

a project funded by the eu has resulted in an emerging spirulina industry in chad, boosting production of the nutrient-rich algae to a commercial scale across the country. the $1.2m project, funded by the european union and run by the un’s food and agriculture organization (fao), has seen the production of ten tons of the spirulina variety dihé since the project’s launch in 2007.

branding and labelling have the most impact on consumers’ buying decisions, followed by blind tasting, concludes a study that used wine tasting as a model to determine the relative influence of different cues on purchasing intent. when a consumer is making up their mind whether or not to buy a product they are not guided by its taste alone. a number of extrinsic factors also vie for their attention, such as awareness of the brand, labelling, price and origin.

the food and drug administration (fda) has collected 125 food safety reports through its reportable food registry in its first nine months of operation, the agency has said. the registry was created by legislation that passed through congress in 2007, mandating that industry reports within 24 hours any food or feed that could cause serious adverse health consequences or death for humans or animals.

an eco-friendly anti-fog coating for food packaging with high oil and grease resistance is the first water-based product that is repulpable and biodegradable, said aqua based technologies (abt). the us company said its aquacote anti-fog 7000 was developed as a “safe alternative” to solvent coatings. the water-based product has overcome demanding laboratory tests to establish its anti-fog credentials while containing zero volatile organic compounds (vocs) or ozone depleting ingredients, added abt.

in the framework of the eu-new zealand veterinary agreement, the new zealand authorities performed a risk assessment on roquefort cheese and certain hard raw milk cheeses that led to an import authorization in 2008.in 2009, under the veterinary agreement, new zealand committed to carrying out further work on all raw milk products, which is now finalized and an import health standard (ihs) has been established.

the deal entails a commitment to further expand the jamba juice brand by developing two more stores in the seattle. jamba juice expects to add up to 50 new domestic franchise locations in 2010. this recent franchise development activity reflects the accelerated growth of the company and supplements the 287 currently operating franchise stores. thibault de chatellus, senior vice president, global franchise and development, jamba juice company, said: “with the choices in restaurant franchises available for investment, we are thrilled that pb swann, one of our existing franchise operators, has chosen to expand her relationship with us.

danone has agreed to sell its stake in china huiyuan juice group for significantly less than what coca-cola offered before its acquisition bid was blocked last year by chinese competition authorities. under the latest agreement, danone is selling its 22.98 per cent share in huiyuan to hong kong-based private equity firm saif partners for hk$ 6.00 per share. the sale of the shareholding adds up to about €200m, according to danone.

food supplements trade group ehpm has presented the european ombudsman with a complaint that the publication of health claim opinions in batches is unfair and adds up to “maladministration”. it hopes the ombudsman will be able to bring it and the european commission together so that health claim publication procedures can be modified. already the action has borne some fruit, as the ec reacted this morning by stating it would revisit its approach.