US farm body calls for long-term solution
The American Farm Bureau Federation has urged US senate leaders to avoid supporting any kind of “disaster bill”, calling for longer term support for livestock farmers.
Archives for September 10, 2012
Hain Celestial hails success of Greek Gods yogurt brand
Organic and natural foods specialist Hain Celestial has continued to generate strong growth in the US market while more mainstream consumer packaged food companies have suffered volume declines, says its boss.
China and Denmark sign pig production deal
China and Denmark have agreed to co-operate more closely on livestock production, with a particular focus on sharing knowledge and expertise on pig farming.
Meat reduction: ‘Recommendations should no longer be based on health effects alone’
Dietary recommendations to cut back on red and processed meat could help the UK government toward its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as providing health benefits for individuals, claims a new study published in the British Medical...
Bottled beer recalled from UK supermarkets due to glass contamination fears
Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda are among six UK supermarkets that have had to withdraw bottles of beer over fears they may contain pieces of glass due to a manufacturing fault.
Irish farmers call for support
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) John Bryan has called on the nation to assist the recovery of Ireland’s farming sector.
ABF says it will meet expectations despite £100m charge
Associated British Foods (ABF) has said that its full year results will include a £100m (€125m) impairment charge for its Australian meat business – although it expects second half earnings to be in line with expectations.
Attorney: FSMA delay no reason to bury your head in the sand. Get your house in order now!
Just because food manufacturers are still waiting for the devil to emerge from the detail of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) does not mean there is nothing they can do now but wait, according to one legal expert, who says firms can do a huge...
Researchers seek food industry help to develop next generation of brain foods
The researchers behind Emulin - a blood glucose control ingredient attracting interest from some of the biggest brands in food and drink - is asking food manufacturers to help it design the best food delivery format for a new citrus-based ingredient...
Arla targets high protein yoghurt trend
European interest in high protein foods has moved into the mainstream, according to Arla Foods Ingredients, which has introduced two new ingredients for boosting the protein content of yoghurt.
Kraft launches first gum brand in China with Stride
Kraft Foods has introduced its first chewing gum brand to the Chinese market with Stride Gum as it looks to put pressure on market leader Wrigley.
Burma now awash with Sprite as well as Coca-Cola Light
The Coca-Cola Company has relaunched Coca-Cola onto the Burmese market, while Coca-Cola Light and Sprite are also now available, as it works to found a bottling venture with a local soft drinks firm.
French cooperative to end piglet castration
A major French pork cooperative has announced plans to stop the castration of male piglets on its farms by March 2013.
‘We unlock the power of wheat’: Kampffmeyer
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation has developed a highly nutritious wheat aleurone that plugs a market demand for healthy, good-tasting baked goods, according to its product manager.
Snyder’s-Lance gains innovation and retail entry points via Snack Factory
Snyder’s-Lance has gained a sturdy innovation platform and access to new retail entry points following the purchase of Snack Factory, its CEO said.
Food safety remains hot topic in China
In the wake of China’s recent spate of food safety scandals, a major new survey has found that its consumers are increasingly worrying about what they eat.
Verghese Kurien: death of an Indian milk revolutionary
Few individuals have had as much impact on a produce industry as Dr Verghese Kurien, who passed away in Gujarat last weekend. In a career spanning almost 60 years, Kurien transformed the way India's dairy industry operates and led Amul to become an...