Convenience is key - but what does this mean for food safety?
Convenience-driven consumers also expect higher food quality and more adventurous options, says the Cofresco Forum.
Archives for September 17, 2014
Eagle introduces new fat-to-lean analysis
Eagle Product Inspection has launched a new fat analysis technology which ensures meat manufacturers reach the correct fat-to-lean ratio for customers.
WhiteWave Foods to buy SO Delicious Dairy Free in $195m deal to expand its plant-based foods empire
UPDATED: WhiteWave Foods has struck a deal to buy SO Delicious Dairy Free for $195m in cash in a bid to expand its presence in the fast-growing plant-based foods category.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier
Malaysia hopes to double palm oil production by 2020
Malaysia hopes to double its palm oil production by 2020 without having to dedicate more land to palm plants, according to a Malaysian minister.
Researchers develop high fibre ‘super spaghetti’
Italian and Australian researchers say they have developed pasta with the same appearance and taste as regular pasta – but with 20% more fibre.
Mineral oil migration key concern at ECMA/ProCarton Conference
Mineral oil migration, the EU Commission Circular Economy and its Packaging and Packaging Waste directive were key concerns at The ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) and ProCarton Conference in Sorrento, Italy, this week.
China
Approval system stopping supplements from reaching Chinese consumers
Chinese food authorities are stopping many of their citizens from gaining access to the best quality health supplements as a result of their onerous approvals process, according to one British company.
Poland’s Konspol eyes meat Asian factory following Japan contract
Polish meat processor Konspol has unveiled plans to set up a new meat processing plant in Asia. The company recently signed a contract to export its poultry meat products to Japan and is aiming to expand to other Asian markets, according to Kazimierz...
Future prospects look good for EU pork and beef
EU beef and pork production is expected to increase in 2015, according to the latest Global Agricultural Information Network report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Bai Brands goes sparkling with Bai Bubbles, warns CSDs ‘dying on the vine’
Bai Brands founder Ben Weiss says he believes carbonated soft drinks are ‘dying on the vine and need true variety’ as his firm aims to disrupt the category with sparkling line Bai Bubbles.
Estonia moves to halt spread of ASF
Despite preventative measures put in place by Estonia, it was only a matter of time before African swine fever (ASF) spread to the country, GlobalMeatNews has been told.
Any objections? Protected geo-indication could be on cards for Ecuadorian 'arriba' cocoa
An application to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘cacao arriba’ from Ecuador is now open for public consultation.
What would a Scottish vote for independence mean for food?
As Scots head to the polls today, FoodNavigator asks, how would an independent Scotland affect the food industry there and in the UK as a whole?
Profile
Beekeeper picked to represent organic farmers in wider industry
A country boy, Peter Hastie has constantly been drawn to the importance of sustainable food production and health throughout his 15 year career on the land.
Australia
Australians more intent on low-fat diet than reducing cholesterol
Australians have become less concerned with their cholesterol levels and more likely to try to eat less fat and additives, new consumer data suggests.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier
The road to fish-oil equivalent GM camelina
Rothamsted Research has achieved omega-3 levels comparable to fish oil in its first GM camelina harvest, something which has been surprisingly well received by the public, its senior researcher says.