Report highlights need for improvement to worker treatment in US food industry
The US food industry has poor job and wage quality and a lack of career mobility, according to a groundbreaking report into the sector.
Archives for June 5, 2012
US firm promises ‘fortified’ beverage revolution with first clear Omega-3 drinks
Virun is claiming major brand interest in its newly patented technologies that encapsulate nonpolar compounds such as Omega-3 acids, allowing them to dissolve clearly in beverages for the first time.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Solbar targets UK, Europe for growth
Soy protein firm Solbar has outlined big plans for growth in several fields, including dietary and sports nutrition following the completion of its acquisition by US-based farmer co-operative CHS in February 2012.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Coca-Cola bites into EU-backed obesity project
What is the world's biggest carbonated beverage company doing in a European Union satiety research project? Why, collaborating to battle obesity of course…
Hong Kong opens up to UK bone-in beef
Hong Kong has agreed to accept UK bone-in beef imports 16 years after all British beef exports were banned due to the BSE crisis.
World Meat Congress issues message of cautious optimism
Cautious optimism appears to sum up the general global meat supply scene, with high prices and relatively buoyant export markets, delegates to the World Meat Congress (WMC) were told.
Ulrick & Short: non-GM sourcing getting tougher
UK-based Ulrick & Short is committed to non-genetically modified (GM) ingredients and is redoubling efforts to source them, although that task is becoming tougher, according to director Adrian Short.
British organic expert “dissatisfied” with EU-US equivalence deal
European meat producers looking to ship organic products to the USA will be put at a disadvantage under the new EU-US organic equivalence agreement, which came into effect on 1 June, according to one British organic expert.
Gold-plating “causing confusion” in EU meat industry
Lack of consistency and gold-plating is causing confusion and undermining the European meat industry on the global stage, according to a leading livestock and meat trading union.
California raw milk producers deserve whey more from processor pricing - campaign
California-based dairy producers have called for an increase in the price paid to them for raw milk by cheese processors, in an effort to collect a greater share of the market value of whey protein.
Saputo opposes raw milk price increase after ‘negatively impacted’ FY 2012 results
Dairy giant Saputo has called on authorities in California not to increase the price paid by processor for raw milk in the state, after posting results “negatively impacted” by a previous price hike.
Promise in US coffee pods but patent uncertainty dogs Green Mountain – analyst
The coffee pod revolution is here to stay in the US, and the expiry of patents relating to Green Mountain’s coffee pods next year could even cut prices further and strengthen its grip.
FoodDrinkEurope sets out sustainability initiatives up to 2030
FoodDrinkEurope has launched a report outlining its goals to move towards more sustainable food and drink production by 2030.
Penza region to become largest Russian producer of turkey and beef
The Penza region of Russia is set to become the biggest producer of turkey meat and beef in the country following a joint venture with Damate Agribusiness.
Chr Hansen aims at Poland’s €4m local cheese cultures market
Danish ingredients giant, Chr Hansen, is taking fire at Poland’s lucrative local cheese sector with a new, revived cultures line it says targets production requirements of the nation’s favoured cheese.
Older people should eat more meat, says expert
Older people should be encouraged to consume more meat to remain active in later life, delegates to the World Meat Congress (WMC) in Paris were told.
Kraft highlights ‘robust development pipeline’ as bosses prepare to split firm in two
Kraft Foods delivered a “higher rate of revenue from new products last year than at any time in recent memory” revealed bosses as they reassured stakeholders that both businesses will have “world-class innovation organizations on day one” after it breaks...
Sara Lee vows to turn Hillshire Brands Co into the ‘most innovative meat-centric food company in the US’
Innovative new products commanding higher margins, increased marketing investment and better cost controls will help Sara Lee “unleash the potential” of Hillshire Brands Company, the new name for its North American food business, claims the firm.