European lamb production to increase in 2012
French agricultural research organisation Institut de l’Elevage (Idele) has forecast a 2% growth in EU lamb slaughterings in 2012, boosted by increased flock numbers in the UK and Ireland.
Archives for May 8, 2012
Symrise posts strong start to 2012
Symrise has unveiled strong first quarter results, buoyed up by performance in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe.
Red Bull hopes new ‘Total Zero’ variant will give it wings after analysts warn of limited portfolio
Red Bull is launching a new variant of its eponymous energy drink with no calories, sugar or carbohydrates, adding to a limited product portfolio that analysts had identified as a weakness.
Diamond Foods appoints ex-Hostess Brands chief as new CEO
Kettle Chips maker Diamond Foods has appointed ex-Hostess Brands head Brian Driscoll as its new CEO.
FDA nanotechnology draft guidance represents ‘marginal progress’ – petition group
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance on the use of nanotechnology in food and food contact substances represents only “marginal progress” towards regulation of the technology, a petition group has claimed.
BPI plant closures over ‘pink slime’ become permanent
US meat manufacturer Beef Products Inc (BPI) is closing down three of its plants permanently after a month of suspended production caused by the ‘pink slime’ scandal.
China and Bhutan deal with fresh bird flu outbreaks
The Chinese government is fighting to contain a fresh outbreak of avian flu virus H5N1 in central China farms, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Australia embraces healthy drinks and snacks: Report
The consumption of soft drinks and confectionery is estimated to be falling due to health concerns in Australia, while healthy offerings are seeing growing demand.
Industry insider on challenges of gluten-free bakery
BakeryAndSnacks.com asks a gluten free specialist how long it will take to achieve the elusive gluten-free bread that is on par to conventional wheat loaf.
Louis Dreyfus to acquire Imperial Sugar as investors try to block deal
Commodities group Louis Dreyfus has reached an agreement to acquire refined sugar processor Imperial Sugar for around $203m.
Dutch bar manufacturer VSI opens third factory
Dutch non-branded bar manufacturer VSI has begun operations at a €10m plant in Leerdam, Holland, which incorporates a research and development (R&D) centre and has the capacity to make triple-layered bars.
English lamb promoted in Canada
English red meat industry body Eblex is promoting British lamb at Agrifood expo SIAL Canada in Montreal and Toronto this week.
Customs Union adopts harmonised meat policy
Countries of the Customs Union – Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus – have decided to create and follow a single policy on meat issues, meaning that import restrictions imposed by any of them on a third country will automatically be extended to the rest of...
Soaring demand for sustainable cocoa prompts World Bank to invest $55m in cocoa trader
A division of the World Bank has acquired a stake in cocoa trader Armajaro Trading to support sustainable farming practices and improve traceability within its supply chains.
Study conclusion over bisphenol A breast cancer hazard challenged by scientists
New research from the US has linked foetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in monkeys with an increased risk of cancer in primates. But scientists have questioned the validity of the study’s methodology and the relevance of its findings to humans.
Kemin debuts antimicrobial for ready-to-eat meat
Kemin has launched a new propionic acid-based antimicrobial ingredient for ready-to-eat meat applications.
IOM report recommends changing food environment to tackle obesity
Smaller portion sizes, curbing food marketing to children, cutting sugary drink intake and boosting availability of healthy foods are among policy recommendations in a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Researchers develop ‘model mouth’ for NPD and product evaluation
A newly developed ‘model mouth’ could have industrial applications as a product development and evaluation tool for food companies, say researchers.
High raw material costs continue to weigh on IFF in Q1
High raw material costs continued to impact International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in the first quarter, as it reported a 4% decline in net profit, the company reported on Wednesday.
Australia’s unappetising, business-as-usual Budget: AFGC
Australia’s Federal Budget is unappetising, with no bold policies directly impacting the country’s food and drink industry, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council.