Globalisation of meat trade presents challenges for packaging
Developing packaging that ensures exported products arrive in the optimum condition is a challenge for manufacturers as the meat industry becomes increasingly globalised.
Archives for August 31, 2014
Irradiation backed as study reveals food safety practice concerns
An expert in consumer behavior and food science has backed the use of irradiation after a study found consumers do not follow recommended food safety practices in preparing meals at home.
CSB-System introduces ‘optimal product flow’ to meat plant
CSB-System Automation has launched a new software package, which increases "efficiency to ensure optimal process flow" from reception to packaging.
Weston Milling and AB Mauri merge in Australia
George Weston Foods’ Weston Milling will merge with AB Mauri Australia/New Zealand to form a large bakery ingredients business across the region.
Geopolitics hit Naturex first half results
French botanicals giant Naturex said first half results had been dented by a difficult macroeconomic environment and exchange rates, despite restructuring and acquisition moves.
UK chocolate sales rocked as consumers balk at price hikes
Chocolate confectionery sales are falling in the UK as consumers move to lower priced products and take advantage of promotions following price hikes, says an analyst at IRI.
NMR potential to tackle tomato food fraud
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) profiling could help determine between organic and conventional tomatoes to prevent food fraud, according to researchers.
Meat industry in Lithuania suffers heavy losses over ASF and Russian sanctions
Meat producers in Lithuania have reported heavy losses due to the continuing spread of African swine fever (ASF) and the sanctions on meat supplies to Russia.
Consumers want clarity in food labelling, says survey
Consumers demand simpler labels and fewer additives, according to a new survey commissioned by a British-owned clean label ingredient specialist Ulrick & Short.
Canadian broiler meat production to rise 2%
A 2% increase in broiler meat production is expected for Canada’s poultry industry in 2015, according to a new report by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
Arla pours €38m into facility to meet whey demand
Dairy giant Arla's ingredients business is building a new whey processing facility for €38m to meet rising demand for the dairy fraction in infant, sports and clinical nutrition.
Huhtamäki Oyj acquires Interpac Packaging for $9m
Huhtamäki Oyj has acquired folded carton packaging manufacturer, Interpac Packaging in Auckland, New Zealand.
Maple Leaf appoints leader in animal wellness
Canadian firm Maple Leaf Foods has appointed Dr Stephanie Cottee as leader, animal wellness.
Kraft recalls American Slices over 'premature spoilage' fears
Nearly 8,000 cases of Kraft American Singles have been recalled in the US over concerns about "premature spoilage."
10,000 new food and drink jobs on cards, says Bank of Scotland
Investment and growth in Scotland’s food and drink sector will see around 10,000 new jobs created in the region, according to a Bank of Scotland report just a month before the region is set to vote on independence from Britain.
Waters introduces software for growing omics data analysis
Waters Corporation has introduced liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) software for small molecule omics data analysis which it believes is gaining momentum in the food industry.
Eurofins plans four labs to support food testing growth
Eurofins is planning to add 100,000m2 of laboratory space in the next two years to maximize synergies and optimize efficiencies across the businesses.
Czech Republic confiscates 110kg of Indian botanicals
Czech Customs authorities recently seized a shipment of Indian botanicals and have initiated proceedings against the importer, Haveli Foods.
China
China’s ‘willingness to engage’ praised by US health food promoter
Chinese regulators’ have been hailed by an American industry representative for showing great “openness” following a multipartite discussion on the country’s new draft food safety law.
FDA increases cilantro sampling after Cyclospora illnesses
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased surveillance sampling on cilantro imported from Puebla, Mexico after it was linked to 133 cases of Cyclospora in Texas.