Rising prices hit demand for pork in the Customs Union
Demand for pork in Russia and Belarus has dropped following a rapid growth in prices, according to data from local statistics services.
Archives for June 22, 2014
Picking through ideas with Saatchi & Saatchi X on shopper behavior: Part II
Snacks: Too much health, not enough joy? Saatchi & Saatchi X says maybe…
Snacks have the power to drive positive emotional shopping behavior, but too much focus on health and a lack of in-store innovation could kill the joy factor, says the VP of shopper psychology at Saatchi & Saatchi X.
Time for action? UK campaign group calls for 'sugar tax' to slash child obesity
Action on Sugar has produced a seven-point plan to discourage children from consuming foods and soft drinks with high levels of added sugar.
DISPATCHES FROM ZENITH GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS
Don't get emotional, enter strategic alliances: Dairy Farmers of America
Strategic alliances have enabled Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to overcome the “emotion” that comes with attempting to enter emerging markets such as China.
What is cocoa child labor? ICI sorts the acceptable from the unacceptable
Chocolate companies must know what truly constitutes cocoa child labor to be able to tackle the issue, according to the International Cocoa Initiative, which has unveiled a new strategy to combat the problem.
Brits moving to non-dairy pastures: Mintel report
There is a growing trend towards dairy alternatives in the UK, with volume sales of cow-milk alternatives such as soya, rice and buffalo milk up 155% between 2011 and 2013, according to a Mintel report.
Sealed Air highlights meat waste and packaging trends
Up to 30% of the world’s food supply goes to waste – around 1.3bn tonnes – delegates to the World Meat Congress were told.
How to win or lose on the functional foods market
Health matters but convenience matters more, according to a report that looked at why functional foods succeeded or failed in the market place.
IFT 2014
Top 11 advancements in food safety and quality
A veteran food scientist shares his views on the most important technological developments to hit the food safety and quality arena in recent decades.
Dispatches from IFT 2014
Food allergies remain 'major' public health issue
Peanuts, wheat and egg are among several allergens that continue to be a global public health issue, and so industry must act with caution when developing allergen-free products, warns a scientific expert.
Australia
Companies Down Under ripe for acquisitions
Australian processors should act quickly to formulate growth plans or exit strategies in order to capitalise on the increasing number of acquisition and divestment opportunities available in their sector, a new report by private equity advisory firm...
DISPATCHES FROM ZENITH GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS
Yogurt can be 'reinvented' in traditional Turkey: Danone
More than 1,000 years since its alleged conception in the country, Danone has envisioned opportunities for yogurt “to be reinvented” in Turkey.
Launched world’s smallest x-ray control system in 2011
Mekitec looking for distribution partners in India
Mekitec food inspection systems is expanding in India and looking for distribution partners to sell and offer service support for its x-ray technology.
Stevia First CEO: Game-changing enzymatic enhancement process could transform economics of stevia production
A novel ‘enzymatic enhancement’ process that can convert low grade stevia extracts into high purity Reb A could transform the economics of stevia production and help California-based Stevia First stand out in the market, claims its boss.
Special edition: Oils & Fats
Progress on PHOs and why saturated fat is still bad: Bunge
The packaged food industry has removed roughly three-quarters of the 8 billion pounds of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) that abounded in the marketplace at the heyday of trans fats in 2004-‘05, though a few problem areas and holdouts...
IFT 2014: Chefs! Is it time to proudly serve GMOs on your table?
You'd think that pro-science,'molecular gastronomists' such as Chef Homaru Cantu would be all in favor of genetically engineered foods, especially if they can add nutrition, or reduce the environmental impact of food production, right? Wrong.
Are food marketers missing a trick? (Hint: over 65s like yogurt and protein bars too)
The number of Americans aged 65+ will double in the next 25 years. But manufacturers of products that could have strong appeal to this demographic (Greek yogurt, protein bars) are not doing enough to target them, says IRI.