Aptean: Response time, accuracy and flexibility key in traceability system
A good vision for food firms looking for supply chain traceability is to look at requirements on pharmaceutical companies, according to Aptean.
Archives for April 23, 2015
“We’ve never seen consumers as confused!” PepsiCo asks what – exactly – is ‘good for you’
PepsiCo faces the challenge of redefining 'good for you', as it sees consumers turn their attention to real sugar, organic, and non-GMO.
US meat producers welcome passing of TPA legislation
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has welcomed the passing of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, by both the Senate Finance Committee (SFC), and the House Ways and Means Committee.
organic and non-gmo trends
GMOs, limited technology, dwindling farmers threaten organic growth, Sen. Tester says
The organic industry must overcome substantial hurdles to sustain its double digit sales growth, including the threat posed by genetically modified organisms, limited technological advancements and a dwindling farming population, said organic farmer and...
Aspartame has been deemed safe by all major scientific and regulatory bodies
PepsiCo ditches aspartame from Diet Pepsi in US: ‘While decades of studies show aspartame is safe, we recognize that consumer demand is evolving’
While aspartame is safe, many US consumers don’t want it in their cola, said PepsiCo this morning, announcing plans to ditch the much-maligned sweetener from Diet Pepsi, Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi and Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi in the U.S from August.
Organic and non-GMO trends
What does it take to meet increasing consumer demand for non-GMO foods & beverages?
Four out of 10 consumers claim to be avoiding or reducing genetically modified foods in their daily diets, mainly because they are concerned about the possible impact of GMOs on their health and well-being, according to The Hartman Group’s Organic &...
Hormel to start making SPAM in China
US meat processor Hormel has told GlobalMeatNews how its planned $350 million plant in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, will start making its SPAM processed meat for Chinese consumers by the end of 2016.
Edible insect potential hinges on identifying optimal diet, say researchers
If edible insects such as crickets are to deliver on their promise of providing a more environmentally-friendly source of protein, they may need to be put on a different diet, suggests a new study.
KonaRed ends first year as public company with revenues, costs and losses all on rise
KonaRed, the Hawaii-based manufacturer of supplements and functional beverages, reported a 39% net sales rise for 2014. Sales rose to $1.3 million.
Can organic foods and GM-like technologies ever go hand in hand?
The use of certain biotechnologies could support organic production in the future – although the currently approved ‘cross-species’ GM technologies are the biggest threat to the organic food system, says Christopher Stopes.
EU trait approvals break 18 month deadlock on GM crop imports
The Commission today adopted ten new authorizations and seven renewals of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed use.
DuPont Diagnostics names VWR as exclusive US distributor
DuPont Diagnostics has signed a distribution agreement with VWR around the BAX System.
Confusing food labels are named and shamed on Twitter
A Spanish consumer rights group has launched a naming and shaming Twitter campaign after it found one third of consumers surveyed has bought the wrong product due to confusing food labels.
ECJ says EU animal transport welfare controls can apply for journeys outside the EU
The European Union’s (EU) animal welfare transport rules should apply even to live animals transported from the EU to a third country, according to a ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) yesterday (April 23).
Letters to WHO may be used in EU talks on food marketing to children
Letters of support to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its recent work on food marketing to children may be used as a basis of dialogue between European governments and the food industry, the WHO has said.
Poland’s poultry meat exports up 21% in 2014
Poland’s poultry meat exports expanded by 21% to 709,000 tonnes (t) in 2014, with revenues of €1.4bn – an increase of 22% compared with 2013, according to data obtained by the state-run Agricultural Market Agency (ARR).
PepsiCo ponders what ‘good for you’ means
PepsiCo, the world's largest snack maker, said it was “going through a little change in our thinking” as it reported its Q1 2015 results.
Beverage bites: news up to April 24, 2015
Heineken sees Asian growth, wine gets the comedy treatment, and more beverage bites
This week Ball Corporation announced expanded capacity for can ends at a Poland plant, while Coca-Cola said it was eyeing up the growing plant-based protein drinks market in China. Meanwhile, South Australia’s wine industry looks forward to its starring...