Last year was a breakthrough year for stevia, says PureCircle
Market demand for stevia last year increased PureCircle’s half-year sales by 24%, the company has said.
Archives for March 17, 2015
Major lift in Danish organic chicken sales prompts investment
New domestic and foreign suppliers are entering the growing organic meat sector in Denmark, encouraged by its long-term prospects, strong consumer demand and government backing.
EU meat production on the up, says new Commission report
Meat production in Europe is increasing, following years of decline in supply, according to the latest European Commission Short Term Outlook for EU arable crops, dairy and meat markets in 2015 and 2016 (Winter 2015).
A nutty idea? Reducing foodborne illness with peanuts
White peanut kernel could help reduce Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) and Salmonella, according to a study.
‘Food businesses will find themselves in hot water if they don’t act quickly to implement necessary FIR changes’
Roythornes law firm has quizzed members of the Fresh Produce Consortium, The Food and Drink Forum, the British Frozen Food Federation, the Artisan Food Trail and Tastes of Anglia about meeting Food Information Regulations (FIR) requirements.
Cargill's Viatech platform deconstructs stevia leaf to identify better blends
Cargill is “all in on stevia,” according to Scott Fabro, global business development director. At the forefront of this commitment is the company’s Viatech stevia technology, which analyzes the various stevia components separately and reassembles them...
Beyond Meat: ‘We want to provide a solution for dinner every night of the week…’
Beyond Meat - the California-based firm that claims to have unlocked the secret to making ‘near-perfect’ replicas of meat from plants – says its latest innovation, the ‘Beast Burger’, has been a hit straight out of the blocks.
Partnering with socially-conscious organizations can raise brand awareness
Earth’s Best and Ella’s Kitchen’s partnership with the No Kid Hungry campaign is helping to end childhood hunger in the U.S., while also expanding the organic children’s food brands’ consumer base and relationship with Walmart.
Brazil bovine meat controls ‘satisfactory’ – FVO
Controls over production of fresh bovine meat in Brazil for export to the European Union (EU) are satisfactory, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
Bread is back! Dave's Killer Bread takes on the carb-bashers at Expo West
While retail sales of packaged bread have been pretty sluggish in recent years, one company that’s bucking the trend is Oregon-based Dave’s Killer Bread.
EU food commodity imports linked to illegal deforestation
The European Union is a major consumer of food commodities sourced from illegally deforested land, according to a new report from Brussels-based NGO Fern.
India
Haryana follows Maharashtra in banning beef slaughter and consumption
Lawmakers in Haryana have followed their colleagues in Maharashtra to vote in a bill that outlaws the slaughter of cows in the state. Suspected violators will not be allowed bail on their arrest, and face up to 10 years of hard labour and a fine if...
China
Bright Food eyes new segments as it does due diligence on European buy
Bright Food, China’s second-biggest food company and one of the country’s most predatory companies in terms for its thirst for acquisitions, will move its focus from dairy, cereals and snacks firms to food distributors.
Behind the buzzword: Premiumization
Savvy shoppers and the potency of premiumization: Brands need to justify ‘premium’ tags
Consumers are prepared to pay for high-end products – but sticking the word ‘premium’ on a bottle is no longer enough, according to Mintel.
TCE vapors impact more than 100 homes
General Mills faces class action over toxic solvent contamination
General Mills is being sued by a group of Minneapolis residents over its poor waste disposal of toxic cleaning solvents at an old R&D center more than 50 years ago.
Vegan is going mainstream, trend data suggests
The appeal and potential for vegan products is expanding beyond the small group of people who avoid animal products for ethical reasons to include the much larger base of consumers seeking healthier, cleaner foods, according to an industry expert.
DNA sprays and added bacteria to fight food fraud
Spray-on DNA or added bacteria may be the future of the fight against food fraud - but analysts warn that consumers could react against more additives being used to guarantee a product’s authenticity or naturalness
Hedonism influences perception of food quality, says report
A food product’s sensorial characteristics and its place of production determine the perception of its quality for Italian consumers, a study has found.
Russia looks to boost lamb production in Crimea
Russia is considering creating a large cluster of facilities to rear sheep breeds for meat in Crimea, as part of a project to develop agriculture in the peninsula, according to government administrators in the region.