Italian pectin manufacturer snapped up by US firm
Italian food pectin processor Pectine Italia has signed an agreement to be snapped up by US firm FMC Corporation for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for August 1, 2012
Asia Pacific demand drives SPX growth
Order growth was driven primarily by system orders in Asia Pacific where food and beverage customers are adding capacity to meet rising consumer demand, said SPX.
Canada puts $600k into listeria testing
The Canadian government has announced a $600,000 project to improve testing for the bacteria behind the life-threatening food-borne illness listeriosis.
Revolymer enters Canada to ‘exploit’ $40m nicotine gum market
Rev7 degradable chewing gum maker Revolymer is set to exploit Canada’s lucrative nicotine gum market following two distribution deals with pharmacies, its CEO said.
Natra unveils granulated chocolate powder
Spanish ingredients producer Natra has unveiled a new granulated chocolate product that it says will form a ‘new generation’ of powdered chocolate for the industry.
Russian government invests in duck meat production
The Russian government is to invest in the large-scale production of duck meat for the first time, in order to increase the competitiveness of the poultry industry.
Most Americans are ‘pro-regulation’ on food safety – regardless of politics, study suggests
Most Americans across the political spectrum would like to see more government regulation of food safety and food quality, suggests a new study published in the journal Food Policy.
The fight against obesity: A new investment megatrend?
Obesity is a ‘global sustainability megatrend’ likely to take decades to address – but it could also provide opportunities for investors looking to support those industries aiming to be part of the solution, including parts of the food industry,...
Special edition: Meat alternatives
Beyond soy: Where does Quorn fit into the meat alternatives market?
Quorn is outpacing rivals and bringing new consumers into a frozen meat alternatives category that has lost some momentum in recent years, claims its US boss.
Altitude effect on livestock studied
The effects of low and high altitudes on selective breeding have been studied by researchers in a paper for the Journal of Animal Science.
Yakult Light probiotic drink makes US debut
Japanese probiotics pioneer Yakult has launched a light version of its fermented dairy drink in the US.
Nestlé tackles child health concerns with 35% less sugar 'Juicy Juice' launch
Nestlé has launched a new beverage in the US called Juicy Juice Fruitfuls with 35% less sugar than regular juice, with the firm keen to tackle parental concerns regarding sugar intake.
‘Brand building not brand battling’: Beam CEO tells analysts why tequila makes him happy
The CEO of Beam Inc. claims tequila will yield attractive global growth in the long-term, as his firm boosted sales of its core Sauza brand in H2 2012 after an indifferent few quarters.
FMC Corporation snaps up Italian pectin manufacturer
US-based FMC Corporation has signed an agreement to snap up Italian food pectin processor Pectine Italia for an undisclosed sum.
Food inflation will hopefully be hedged, says Maple Leaf CEO
While on-going droughts across North America will undoubtedly fuel food inflation, action will be taken to manage cost spikes, Maple Leaf CEO says.
Breakthrough in anthocyanin extraction from red cabbage
Scientists have found a way to extract purer and more stable anthocyanins from red cabbage, according to a study published this week in the journal Food and Bioproducts Processing.
Spanish research aims to overcome milk, egg allergies
The University of Navarre Hospital in Spain is launching treatment enabling the elimination of allergic reactions to milk and eggs.
Court dismisses Danone challenge to Chobani Canadian import permit
Chobani Greek-style yogurt manufacturer Agro-Farma Inc. is celebrating a major legal victory in Canada, after the country’s Federal Court dismissed a bid by rival firms to keep it off shelves.
Radioactive Japanese oatmeal discovered in Hong Kong
An oatmeal product, manufactured in and imported from Japan, has been found to contain low levels of radioactivity by food safety authorities in Hong Kong.
New Zealand needs a peak body to boost agri-food exports, says institute
A new report from the Riddet Institute has asked for a joint effort from industry and government to treble the value of New Zealand’s agri-food exports by the year 2025.
Coke move for F&N beverage arm would ‘make sense’ after Heineken shake up: analyst
A Singapore-based analyst tells BeverageDaily.com that rumours of a Coca-Cola Company move for Fraser & Neave’s (F&N’s) non-alcoholic beverage business would be ‘no surprise’, as Heineken chases down its brewing arm APB.