European meat market stable despite Russian embargo, Brussels expert says
The European meat market is not in crisis following the embargo imposed by Russia on meat from the European Union (EU), a European Commission expert has told GlobalMeatNews.
Archives for September 7, 2014
Meat linked to recent salmonella outbreak in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said that "meat is the suspected vehicle of infection" for the 38 human cases of monophasic salmonella typhimurium recently detected in six EU member states.
60-second interview: the day job
What do you do? Gert Van Manen, president of iTi Tropicals
In the latest edition of FoodNavigator-USA’s ongoing What do you do? series, we talked with Gert Van Manen, founder of bulk coconut importer iTi Tropicals on pioneering the tropicals market in the US and the yet-untapped potential of coconut water...
Australian Pork sets out five-year strategy
Australian Pork Limited (APL) has set out its strategy for the next five years, as it looks to drive forward the AU$1bn sector.
Editorial
Industry gets creative to deal with China's supplement regulations
To understand a developing industry, especially one that is moving as fast as the Asian food industry, it is important to look for trends.
Priorclave unveils autoclave for labs with limited space
Priorclave has launched a top loading autoclave for labs which don’t have the space for a steam steriliser.
STEP INSIDE THIS HISTORIC 'TRADITIONAL LAMBIC' BREWERY
See inside a Belgian Lambic Brewery: Touring Brasserie Cantillon
During a recent trip to Brussels BeverageDaily.com stepped inside Anderlecht's historic Lambic beer brewery, Brasserie Cantillon. Join us on an interactive tour!
Sweet perception: ‘High intensity’ sweeteners are not that sweet or intense, suggests study
The taste of common sweeteners is often described as being much more intense than sugar, however new research has suggested that these sugar substitutes are not perceived to be any sweeter than sugar by consumers.
Strauss pays $2.5m to settle Cadbury Israel lawsuit
The Strauss Group has reached a NIS 9m ($2.5m) out-of-court settlement with Cadbury distributor Carmit Candy, bringing a 12-year court battle to an end.
AAK investing in new edible oils factory in eastern China
Edible oils major AAK will make a significant investment in China for a speciality and semi-speciality edible oils factory in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province.
FSA restructures to ensure food crime unit capability
The Food Standards Agency is undergoing “major restructuring” creating an estimated 50 new jobs as it sets up the food crime unit (FCU) following the publication of Professor Chris Elliott’s report into last year’s horsemeat scandal.
Ukraine meat industry fights to preserve tax breaks
Ukraine’s Agricultural Ministry has decided to extend the preferential tax regime on most agricultural enterprises until the end of 2014, following pressure from the unions representing the country’s meat producers and farmers.
Nestlé, ADM and Cargill can’t escape liability for cocoa child slavery, rules court
A US appeal court has ruled that Nestlé, ADM and Cargill can be held to account for aiding and abetting child slavery in Côte D’Ivoire and has allowed a US lawsuit to proceed.
General Mills to acquire Annie’s in $820m deal to expand natural & organics portfolio
General Mills has made a bold move to expand its presence in the fast-growing natural and organics market with an $820m deal to acquire Annie's.
China
Chinese retail Westernisation requires a change in packaging thinking
Consumer packaged goods providers will capitalise on the growing Westernisation trend for new experiences, and thus integrate more Western grocery products onto their shelves, market researcher Canadean has predicted.
2015 Dietary Guidelines: CRN calls for multivitamin/mineral to help redress nutrient shortfalls
Multivitamins/minerals provide a low cost, convenient way to fill nutrient gaps when nutrient recommended intakes are not first met through the consumption of food, says the Council for Responsible Nutrition as it calls for supplements to be included in...
Digital pioneers now, CPG market leaders tomorrow: GMA
CPG companies at the forefront of digital marketing and e-commerce today are setting themselves up to be overall market leaders in the next few years, according to a report prepared for the Grocery Manufacturers Association by Boston Consulting Group,...
Insights from Barclays Back to School conference
Coca-Cola: We have to be willing to be a little riskier
Global instability in key regions and continued slumping US soda sales have put pressure on Coca-Cola’s long-term growth volume goals, but the beverage industry giant is prepared to take a few more risks to get its growth trajectory back on track, said...
Twelve countries, 1,440 sick and EFSA warns contaminated product may still be circulating
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said it is possible that contaminated product related to an outbreak of Hepatitis A which has sickened at least 1,444 people is still circulating in the food chain.
‘Expect the unexpected’ when inspecting food, FERA tells industry following Elliott Review
The food industry needs to take a holistic approach when examining supply chains and not just target specific contaminant risks, the UK government’s Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) has said following the horse meat Elliott Review.
Breaking News
Jordan brothers in major breakfast cereal deal
David and Bill Jordan, the brothers who launched the Jordans cereals brand, have taken over ownership of European Oat Millers (EOM), a major supplier of breakfast cereal ingredients and own-label breakfast cereals.
Grocery and Primark offset poor sugar prices for ABF
Strong profit performances by Associated British Foods’s (ABF’s) grocery and ingredients divisions and Primark will help to offset lower sugar prices and currency factors, predicted the food giant in a trading update today (September 8).
Sweeteners flat line in EU and US as consumers turn backs on soft drinks
The global market for high intensity sweeteners is flat lining in Europe and North America as consumers drink fewer soft drinks, according to a market report from IHS.
Italian court orders Parmalat to pay Citibank $431m bankruptcy damages
Parmalat looks set to pay US banking giant Citibank US$431m in damages after a 2008 US ruling related to the dairy's 2003 bankruptcy was upheld by an Italian court.
'Intriguing': Fish oil supplements linked to improved exercise economy
Daily supplements of an EPA-rich fish oil may boost exercise economy, a predictor of endurance exercise performance, says a new study from Japan.