Ukrainian farmers call for ban on cheap meat imports
Ukrainian pig and poultry farmers have called on the government to take action over “excessive imports” of cheap meat.
Archives for July 25, 2012
Unilever posts ‘Nestle-like’ results
Unilever has become “Nestle-like” in its delivery of strong and consistent results, according to Andrew Wood, senior research analyst at Sanford C Bernstein.
Slashing salt could prevent stomach cancer
Reductions in salt intake, coupled with better labelling of salt levels in foods, could help to slash stomach cancer rates by 14%, according to new data compiled by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Canadian private label makers target affordable luxury: Euromonitor
The Canadian private label sector is no longer confined to cheap, lower quality alternatives to branded products, as Canadian retailers look to appeal to those seeking affordable luxury, according to a new analysis from Euromonitor International.
Belarus bans Russian pork imports over ASF fears
Belarus has banned imports of pork from the Tver and Volgograd regions of Russia due to the unprecedented spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Tate & Lyle Speciality Food Ingredients takes hit
Pre-tax profit at Tate & Lyle’s Speciality Food Ingredients (SFI) division took a hit in its first quarter from strikes in Turkey and lower volume sales in sucralose.
Naturex reports H1 growth on back of acquisitions
Natural ingredients supplier Naturex has reported a healthy 15% growth in sales for the first half of its financial year on the back of ‘positive contributions’ from the firm’s new acquisitions.
Chinese challenges: Sparking growth in a slowing FMCG sector
Manufacturers must refocus efforts on Tier III and IV cities in China and delve into e-commerce to re-ignite consumer spending in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) sector amid a slow, according to analysts.
Australia to review livestock exports
The Australian government will review its standards for the export of livestock as well as the role and function of the Livestock Export Standards Advisory Group.
Dairy stalls India-NZ Free Trade talks
Free trade discussions between India and New Zealand have hit an obstacle with the former refusing any concrete move to open its dairy sector to the Kiwis.
Doctors committee urges USDA to remove dairy milk from school menus
A controversial committee of doctors has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove dairy milk from school menus, calling it an “ineffective placebo.”
Hershey sales rise 7% in Q2 on strong US candy marketplace
The Hershey Company has posted improved sales and profits in its second quarter (Q2) results driven by a robust US candy, mint and gum market.
PureCircle shores up stevia supplies
PureCircle has diversified its supplies of stevia leaf, enabling it to step up global growth plans and defend its supply chain against future issues.
China driving snacking market, with healthy snacking leading the charge: Blue Diamond
Global demand for almonds is increasing, with snacking driving a lot of opportunities. China is the premier snack growth region, says Bill Morecraft, General Manager of Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division.
US Hispanics prefer beer over wine: Mintel
US Hispanics’ beverage consumption is the latest aspect of this influential group’s spending habits to enter the spotlight, in a new report from market research organization Mintel.
FDA facing lawsuit over failure to respond to mercury petition
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a lawsuit after it failed to respond to a petition urging stricter mercury limits in seafood.
Bunge North American CEO: 'Who would have thought Bunge would be involved in cooking and kitchens a few years ago?'
Milled grains and edible oils specialist Bunge is now walking the talk when it comes to collaboration with the launch of a new state-of-the-art culinary center at its Ingredient Innovation Center in Bradley, Illinois, says its North American boss.
FMC to invest US$100m in Thailand manufacturing
Chemical specialist FMC Corporation has committed US$100m to a new microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing facility in Thailand as it pushes efforts to supply the Asian market.