Greens producer lands 100% on safety audit
Hollandia Produce, which specializes in leafy greens and ‘living’ lettuce, has earned a perfect score on a certification audit offered by Azzule Systems.
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Key Insights from Food Vision
Insect economics: Insect production could utilise global food waste to produce nutritionally better protein
The huge amounts of food and agricultural produce that end up as waste could be used to feed insects and produce high-quality animal protein that is better for environment, according to Professor Arnold van Huis.
1.4 million US users in three months: The meteoric rise of grocery coupon app Checkout 51
Just over three months after launching in the US market, grocery coupon app Checkout 51 has attracted an eye-boggling 1.4 million users, and expects to attract tens of millions more. Why? Because it’s really easy to use, says co-founder Noah Godfrey.
Consumers underestimate health benefits of meat: survey
Most consumers don’t fully recognize the nutrition benefits of meat and poultry, according to a recent survey conducted online by Harris Poll for the American Meat Institute (AMI).
Breaking news
Hain Celestial buys Rudi's Organic Bakery in $61.3m deal
Organic and natural products giant Hain Celestial has acquired Rudi's Organic Bakery from Charterhouse Equity Partners in a $61.3m deal.
Active duty Marine's energy shot packs mega doses of vitamins
Battlefield experience in Afghanistan gave Marine Corps Maj. Robert Dyer a good idea of what he wanted in a supplement. And surving the stress of being a forward air controller in the combat zone helped him weather the stress of launching a new...
UK confectionery market poised for sugar free transition, predicts Sulá
Sugar free candies only account for 5% of the UK sweets market but the dynamic could be changing, according to German confectioner Sulá.
Post-outbreak E.coli investigation revealed further cases
An additional 33 cases of the Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak strain that killed at least 50 people in Germany were reported after it was declared over in July 2011.
Biothera’s Wellmune WGP given green light by Korean regulators
The manufacturer of Wellmune WGP, a natural immune booster for foods, beverages and supplements, will begin distribution in South Korea through following approval by the country’s regulators for the functional ingredient.
‘India’s cold chain only fit to store potatoes’
Despite recent investments and government measures, the majority of cold storage in India is fit only to store potatoes, the New-Delhi-based PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently in a damning report.
Stonyfield recalls potentially tainted organic YoBaby yogurt across US
Organic yogurt giant Stonyfield is recalling cups of its YoBaby brand yogurt from 122 stores across the US over fears the products may be contaminated with coliform bacteria.
China to beef up on imports, says Rabobank report
China is expected to increase its beef imports by 15-20% over the next five years due to domestic production, which, despite governmental investment, is still very limited, according to a Rabobank report.
China faces growing beef shortages in spite of government efforts
Faced with a long-term decline in cattle stock and a widening gap in productivity compared to other producing countries, the Chinese beef industry is having a difficult time catching up with demand on home turf.
UAE spice producer opens $11m factory
UAE spice and pulses processor Arab & India Spices has opened a new US$11m facility in the emirate of Ajman.
Russia invests in horsemeat production
Russia has pledged its support for the production of horsemeat, instigating a special investment program of RUB180m (US$6m) to subsidise the industry.
Interpack 2014 show nears kick-off
The triennial Interpack show returns to Düsseldorf next month, with 17 exhibitor halls to explore.
Water shortages threaten Saudi dairy production
The Saudi Arabian dairy food market is set to grow 6.7% a year to 2017, but water shortages and government pressure may force a shift to more imported dairy ingredients, according to a new report.
Middle East food supply threatened by Ukraine crisis: Report
Any further escalation in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine could have a serious and adverse impact on the food supply situation in the Middle East, including countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to the World Bank.
A question of semantics: From ‘traffic light’ to ‘colour coded’ labelling
A move away from ‘traffic light’ to ‘colour coded’ nutrition labels leaves behind the danger of a “stop and go interpretation” of foods, according to the British Heart Foundation.
‘Invisible’ olive oil tags to stop adulteration
An invisible label to protect olive oil from adulteration has been developed by ETH researchers.
Reducing greenhouse emissions must be a collective effort, warns Irish report
The food industry is facing a difficult challenge to produce enough food to feed the world’s growing population while limiting its impact on the environment, according to a new report.
Severe obesity in US children on the rise, multipronged solution needed
All classes of obesity in US children have increased over the past 14 years, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. A physician specializing in food, nutrition and metabolism told FoodNavigator-USA he wouldn’t rule out stronger measures like...
Special edition: Organics and Non-GMO
Door to Door Organics: Millennials are buying pretty much everything else online. Why not food?
“We could have expanded our market massively and aggressively if we said we’ll deliver anything to anyone, anywhere at any time. But we’d also have lost a lot of money,” says the president and CEO of one of the most successful online grocery platforms in...
Focus on New Zealand - Market overview
Despite drought affecting production, New Zealand’s sheep and beef revenue has grown, boosted by good value exports...
NZ authorities celebrate bumper catch of fish poachers on Anzac Day
A sizeable catch of illegally caught snapper hidden under the floorboards of a recreational boat may see three South Auckland men facing serious fisheries charges.
Maternal malnutrition may influence health of future generations
Malnutrition in even just a few weeks of pregnancy could create a 'domino effect' that influences the weight and disease risk of future generations, according to new research in mice.
BASF Nutrition to hone omega-3, sell Norwegian factory and cut 260 jobs
BASF says it is honing in on its omega-3 business but will sell a recently acquired low-concentration omega-3 facility in Norway as it aims high-end.
INNOBEV GLOBAL SOFT DRINKS CONGRESS 2014
RTD coffee the next big thing? ‘We’ve heard that quite a few times before!’
Zenith International chairman Richard Hall has expressed skepticism over RTD coffee’s credentials as the ‘next big thing’, despite impressive growth since 2003.
Vitafoods preview
Better-for-you chocolate still a niche after cocoa flavanol health claim: Euromonitor
Functional confectionery has made only small gains since approval of Barry Callebaut’s cocoa flavanol health claim but opportunities exist for premiumized chocolate products, says a Euromonitor analyst.