Interfood extends equipment offer with German deal
Processing equipment specialist Interfood has extended its processing offer by collaborating with German machinery company Alco.
Archives for March 9, 2015
Welsh meat industry sets ambitious growth targets
The Welsh red meat industry is looking to target a 34% uplift in sales by 2020, as part of a new strategy announced today (9 March).
New pork COO announced at Vion
Frans Stortelder is to succeed Godert Tegelberg as chief operating officer of Pork Vion Food.
Dutch player enters busy Chlorella vulgaris market
Unique cultivation methods and upcoming innovative applications help Nutress stand out in the bustling Chlorella vulgaris market, says the Dutch company.
Provisur to open Ingenuity Center
Provisur Technologies is to open a state-of-the-art Ingenuity Centre in Illinois, dedicated to the "ever-evolving demands of the industry".
JBS USA secures approval for Australian acquisition
JBS USA’s proposal to acquire Australian Consolidated Food Holdings Pty Ltd (Primo), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, JBS Smallgoods HoldCo Australia Pty Ltd, has been approved by the Hon Joe Jockey MP, Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Fusion Jerky CEO: 'I wanted a more modern take on jerky that would appeal to women and children'
The meat snacks market has become considerably more dynamic lately, with new entrants piling in and existing players revamping their offer, but there’s still room for new players that can bring a fresh twist to the category, says the boss of a brand that...
FDA food recalls down in Q4 but affected units rockets 142%
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food recalls were down in Q4 2014 but the amount of product involved grew by 142% from the previous quarter, according to the Stericycle Quarterly Recall Index.
Atkins directs new shoppers to struggling frozen pizza category
Atkins Nutritionals enters the competitive frozen pizza category with the launch of a high-protein, low-carb option that it says will expand the sluggish category by bringing in consumers who do not currently shop the segment.
Sales growth from lower-calorie products inspires companies to promote healthier options
Research showing that 99% of sales growth from packaged food from 2008 to 2012 came from lower calorie foods is inspiring major manufacturers to more aggressively promote and launch healthier options, according to company executives and a health policy...
Food safety
Fish and chips: Scientists devise 'credit card' to test for histamine
Flinders University researchers have invented a revolutionary hi-tech method to test for food poisoning in fish.
Australia
State awards grant for Australian seaweed harvesting facility
The South Australian government has awarded a A$360,000 grant to the Gather Great Ocean Group to help establish a South Australian seaweed harvesting site at Beachport and a processing plant near Millicent.
China
Ecolab positive over China’s food safety progress
China is making progress as it sets out to improve its failing food safety record, according to hygiene services major Ecolab.
APIs in banned sex supplements sold openly online says regulator
Tests show Viagra and Cialis APIs present in over 100 brands of bogus ‘sexual enhancement’ pill.
Food prices drop to lowest in five years, says FAO
Global food prices have dropped to their lowest level since July 2010, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
McDonald's to offer growth hormone-wary US consumers rBST-free milk
McDonald's USA is to begin sourcing milk for some products from cows not treated with growth hormone, recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST).
New prebiotic may boost flu vaccine effects in the elderly: Study
Supplements containing a combination of a new prebiotic called bifidogenic growth stimulator (BGS) and an established prebiotic (galactooligosaccharide) may enhance the effects of the flu vaccine, says a new study from Japan.
Food Vision sneak peeks - Cannes, March 18-20
Ex-World Cup sports scientist: Best carb-protein blend is 3:1
Protein was once thought necessary to fuel sporting activity but evolving research has shown it is better for muscle recovery and short chain carbohydrates (sugars) are the accepted fuel tools. And then there are blends of the two…plus the carb and...
Climate change may increase foodborne illness
Problems with food security have previously been linked to climate change – but it may also affect food safety and the incidence of foodborne illness, according to a new study.
South Africa opens doors to Brazilian meat
The Brazilian government has received confirmation from the South African health authorities that it is to reopen the market for exports of boneless beef.
Mediterranean diet could cut heart disease risk by nearly half
People following a Mediterranean-style diet could slash their risk of heart disease by up to 47%, according to a new ten-year study.
CSB supplies software to German processing firm
CSB System International is now supplying German meat processor Wolf Group, with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software equipment.
Wendel sells Bureau Veritas shares but remains in control
Wendel has sold 48 million shares in Bureau Veritas, amounting to 10.9% of the share capital for close to €1bn.
Companies must not ‘switch off’ to good R&D, says Nestlé chief
Great innovations require a long-term roadmap and commitment from the industry in order to succeed, says Nestlé’s head of global R&D.
Gut bacteria could predict food allergies
Levels and variety of infant gut bacteria may be used to predict food allergies or asthma, say researchers from the University of Alberta.
China
ConsumerLab takes its ingredient safety reports to China
ConsumerLab.com (CL) has launched a Chinese-language service, cn.ConsumerLab.com, to help consumers in China evaluate the safety of food products.
Efacec wins automated warehousing project with Indonesian dairy firm
Efacec has won a second consecutive project with PT Indolakto, a dairy producer in Indonesia.
CES reveals new spiral conveyor belt
Cambridge Engineered Solutions (CES) has unveiled a new spiral conveyor belt to be debuted at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne.
Jelly Belly president Simpson to retire; enter the fifth generation
Lisa Rowland Brasher will become the fifth generation of the Goeltiz Rowland family to lead Jelly Belly as president Bob Simpson announces his retirement.