EFKO grows confectionery fat sales as multinationals make gains in Russia
Fats and oils supplier EFKO has reported sales growth for its confectionery fats division in H1 as multinational confectioners post sales gains in Russia.
Archives for September 29, 2014
TTIP is a 'trojan horse' trade deal for GM imports, says Friends of the Earth
The proposed EU-US trade deal could see the European market opened up to US imports of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite the Commission's public assurances to the contrary, claims Friends of the Earth.
Russia about to import pork from China
Russian health regulators have now approved imports of pork from five Chinese suppliers, including two subsidiaries of the Shuanghui Group, GlobalMeatNews has been told.
Edible insects: Create consumer demand – even where there is none
Successful development of insect-containing foods will not be led by consumer demand – it will create it, according to an industry expert.
Energy drinks may hog the limelight, but watch out for RTD teas: Euromonitor
The growth of naturally healthy ready-to-drink (RTD) teas is predicted to be even stronger than that of energy drinks, according to figures released by Euromonitor this week.
Colored potatoes double antioxidant activity in extruded snacks: Study
Extruded snacks made from colored-flesh potatoes have antioxidant levels two to three times higher than regular potato varieties, a study finds.
FIC regulation: When is nutrition labelling mandatory?
The Provision of Food Information to Consumers Regulation (FIC) is fast approaching the key date in December 2014, after which the majority of its provisions start to take effect. In this guest article, Campden BRI expert Steve Spice addresses some of...
SIAL to offer world tour of food trends
As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations there will be a World Tour at SIAL, which promises to offer a window into the global food market.
KonaRed rapidly expands distribution in wake of licensing pact with VDF Futureceuticals
Six months after resolving an IP fight with a competitor turned collaborator, KonaRed Corporation has made rapid progress in moving its coffee fruit beverage into nationwide distribution.
Australia
Australia’s food and grocery industry reports year of ups and downs
Australia’s food and beverage, grocery manufacturing and fresh produce industry had a total turnover of A$114bn (US$99.4bn) in the 2012-13 financial year, the Australian Food and Grocery Council revealed in its latest annual state of the industry report.
Brenntag to acquire Italian food and ingredients company
Brenntag has agreed to acquire Italian ingredients and food company Chimab SPA for an undisclosed amount, the company said on Tuesday.
Crunchy, chewy, and fizzy? PepsiCo seeks to patent chewy granola snacks with carbonated candy
PepsiCo is seeking to patent a method of making chewy granola bars, bites and other snack products containing carbonated ‘fizzy’ candy.
Meat companies abound at SIAL show
The global meat industry will be jetting, driving and sailing to Paris later this month to take part in one of the year’s biggest gathering to showcase food and meat.
Ishida launches X-ray model for small bone detection
Ishida Europe has revealed a new X-ray model, which can detect bones in meat fillets.
Agilent updates hardware and software on Q-TOF GC/MS system
Agilent Technologies has introduced an updated Quadrupole Time of Flight (Q-TOF) Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) System.
Hummus on fire: Sabra Dipping Co names new CEO, doubles hummus production capacity
Buoyed by the surging popularity of hummus in the US, Sabra Dipping Co has unveiled plans to expand its hummus manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, Virginia, doubling its production capacity and creating 70 new jobs.
Synalit Milk granted China infant formula export approval
New Zealand infant formula firm Synlait Milk has been granted approval to export products it manufactures to China.