Food grade alcohol and ingredients boost MGPI sales
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) reported a 34% increase in sales in the first quarter of 2012, led by food grade alcohol and better results in its food ingredients segment.
Archives for May 10, 2012
US pork export value up 20%
US pork exports rose 8% in volume and 20% in value in the first quarter of 2012, reaching 598,058 tonnes (t) and US$1.66bn, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Brazilian beef: The China of Latin America?
The agricultural sector in Brazil remains critical to the overall economy per se at some 70% of GDP and employing around 30 million people.
New acquisition expands World Food Processing’s organic, non-GMO soy
Minnesota-based World Food Processing has acquired Kerry Flavors’ soy protein isolate manufacturing facility, as it looks to expand its non-GMO and organic soy capacity in the face of growing demand, the company has said.
MEPs delay EFSA budget approval over conflict of interest and spending concerns
MEPs have voted to delay approving the way in which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) spent EU funds in 2010 over concerns about possible conflicts of interest within the body and the high costs of its management board meetings.
Rusagro profits drop 53% in 2011
Russian agricultural giant Rusagro registered a 53% drop in net profits in 2011, to RUB2.42bn (US$81.2m).
Progress made on nanoparticle detection
UK researchers have developed a way to detect and characterise inorganic nanomaterials, bringing scientists a step closer to determining their effects in food and drink.
‘Probable link’ between packaging coating and cancer, say scientists
A chemical used to make oil and grease-repellent coatings for food packaging by DuPont has a ‘probable link’ to kidney and testicular cancer, according to an independent science panel.
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Anaerobic digestion could bring benefits to the UK meat industry's environmental impact, but a lack of clear policy and funding on the issue are holding developments back. Melodie Michel reports
CIS countries face FMD threat
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is actively spreading on countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), especially Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Ireland launches technology transfer strategy for food firms
Ireland has launched a technology transfer strategy to support the development of its food and drink industry.
Soy: assessing the future for animal feed
When discussing meat's environmental impact, there is a tendency to focus on greenhouse gas emissions. But the production of soy for feed is also of major concern. Carina Perkins looks at the issues
Consumer group complains to FDA about ‘inconsistent’ NuVal nutrition ratings
The National Consumers League (NCL) has filed a formal complaint with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the NuVal on-shelf nutrition rating system – and urged the agency to standardize nutrition rating schemes.
Sealed Air Cryovac promotes Quickrip range
Innovative new packaging concepts were on display on the Sealed Air Cryovac stand at the AMI Expo in Dallas last week.
Yoplait agreement will ‘solidify’ Canadian yogurt industry position - Ultima Foods
Ultima Foods has signalled its intention to “solidify” its leadership of the Canadian dairy industry through a double edged agreement that will see it continue to produce Yoplait brand yogurt and launch of its own brand of yogurt products.
Kemin launches antimicrobial for ready-to-eat meat and poultry
US food safety company Kemin has launched a propionic acid-based antimicrobial to protect ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products from listeria.
More Americans would like extra info on-pack, IFIC survey finds
The proportion of Americans who say they would like extra on-pack information about their food has increased over the past two years, according to new poll results from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
It’s all hands on deck to implement FSMA in 2012 – PriceWaterhouseCoopers
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned the US food industry that 2012 will be “all hands on deck” to implement the provisions of the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA).
Peanut protein may provide novel umami flavour, suggest researchers
Two novel peptides identified in peanut protein could produce strong umami flavor and umami flavor enhancing abilities, according to researchers.