Wholesale pork included in US mandatory price reporting
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it will implement mandatory wholesale pork reporting from 7 January 2013.
Archives for August 21, 2012
Kraft Foods agrees to divest controlling stake in Back to Nature brand
Kraft Foods has agreed to divest a controlling stake in its Back to Nature brand food business for an undisclosed sum ahead of the company’s split in October.
African swine fever likely to spread, warns FAO
Experts have warned that that African swine fever is now posing a “high risk” to the countries neighbouring Ukraine, which recently discovered its first-ever outbreak of the disease.
DSM category ‘non-existent in EU legislation’ – EC report
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) backed the creation of desinewed meat (DSM) as a product category despite it being 'non-existent in EU legislation', a European Commission (EC) report has claimed.
Russia joining WTO offers food industry opportunities
Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today “will open up new opportunities for Europe’s food business”, according to food industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope.
USDA shuts slaughterhouse amid welfare concerns
US officials have shut down a slaughterhouse that supplied government food programmes after an undercover video allegedly revealed “sickening” animal cruelty.
Arla Foods to close US plant in efficiency drive
Arla Foods has announced plans to close one of its two US dairy plants, as part of a drive to streamline its US business and refocus on speciality cheese.
US food exports jump 27% in the Philippines
The Philippines has emerged as a top destination for US food and beverage manufacturers, says the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Beer by-product helps reduce cattle methane
A by-product of beer can help reduce methane emissions in cattle, scientists in Australia have found.
General Mills says health has become ‘a primary driver of innovation’
General Mills claims it has improved the nutritional profile of 68% of its product line by sales volume since 2005, reformulating to include more fiber, calcium and whole grains, and less sodium, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugar.
CSPI takes aim at Welch’s heart healthy claims
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has challenged Welch Foods over its marketing of fruit snacks, fruit cocktails, spreads and juices as ‘heart healthy’ – and Welch’s has rebuffed the accusations, calling them misguided.
‘Promising’ research backs new anti-hunger ingredient
A new form of a classic texturising ingredient could help people to feel full for longer, according to a new proof of concept trial for the proposed ‘anti hunger’ ingredient.
Frutarom posts powerful profit and sales growth
Frutarom has posted strong double digit growth figures for its second quarter/half year results, driven by acquisitions, organic growth, price increases, falling raw material costs and more favourable purchasing deals.
UK food processors defy overall sales declines
UK food manufacturers are bucking the trend of declining orders in other industries to claim strong performance by comparison, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Taiwan invests in bakery sector
Local reports suggest Taiwan is investing in efforts to significantly boost its bakery industry; promoting innovation and use of local ingredients.
Chinese giant Wahaha ‘leads pack’ after KP Snacks
A Chinese food giant has emerged as the leading contender to buy United Biscuit’s (UB’s) KP Snacks business, according to the state-owned China Daily newspaper.
Imports 'safer' thinks China: Report
Chinese consumers are turning to imported food products as the local food manufacturing industry struggles with safety and quality issues, a report has found.
India raises concerns over soda carcinogens
Following moves in the US, India will investigate whether carbonated drinks should bear cancer warnings.