Frontmatec supplies new cutting system to Atria
Denmark-based automation manufacturer Frontmatec, will provide an automated solution for new a cutting and deboning facility at a pig factory in Finland.
Archives for April 27, 2015
Fish manufacturers should voluntarily improve labelling - or risk boycott
Manufacturers of fish products should adopt clearer labelling to allow consumers to make sustainable choices – because otherwise they may be encouraging boycotts of their products, say campaigners.
No cracks here: EVT Egg Counter revolutionizes food processing industry
Eye Vision Technology (EVT) has launched Egg Counter, an EyeVision software to separate and count eggs on a production line.
PHD student makes gelatine source breakthrough
A PHD student at the University of Huddersfield has developed a technique for establishing the difference between pork and beef gelatine.
Probiotic ice cream may boost oral health for kids
Consuming a functional ice cream formulated with Bifidobacterium lactis Bb-12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 may cut levels of caries-causing bacteria in the mouth, says a new study from India.
Science short
Herbal blend shows body fat reduction potential: Study
A botanical blend has been shown to reduce body fat by 5% compared to placebo in a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods.
WGS used in ‘near real-time’ to investigate Salmonella outbreak
A multi-country Salmonella outbreak from eggs demonstrated the importance of using MLVA to identify it and WGS to confirm the findings, according to a report in Eurosurveillance.
Special edition: Beyond 2020 - The future of sustainable cocoa
Hot chocolate: How will industry protect its key commodity from climate change?
Rising temperatures could seriously change where cocoa is grown in the next half-century and global output could be threatened if the chocolate industry does nothing to protect its key crop.
'Serious implications for public health': Study finds organic milk contains a third less iodine
Organic milk contains nearly a third less iodine than conventionally-produced fresh milk, a British study has found.
Argentina ships first beef to EU under feed-lot quota
Argentina has shipped its first consignment of beef to Europe, under the feed-lot quota.
Sales brokers, distributors helped startup SuperEats reach major retailers nationwide quickly
Outsourcing sales and partnering with large distributors from the beginning helped propel the two-man startup SuperEats’ Kale + Chia Chips into large retailers nationwide within two years of the snack’s inception.
5 strategies to maximize snack sales
Sales of snacks are poised for significant growth in the U.S. in the next five years, but for the category to reach its full potential, manufacturers need to go beyond new product launches to fully exploit all opportunities for growth, according to a...
US red meat production saw decline in 2014
Total US red meat production fell 4% last year, compared to 2013, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s annual Livestock Slaughter Summary (2014), published yesterday (27 April).
Matcha green tea market on fire, says report: ‘This is not a passing fad, but a major trend’
US retail sales of Matcha green tea powder surged 54.9%* in 2014, while sales of ready-to-drink products leaped up $253.1% (albeit from a small base), reveals a new report arguing that the bright green, nutrient-packed tea is “not a passing fad, but a...
Australia
Drinks companies time social media to coincide with big matches
Alcohol companies have been finding new and sophisticated ways to use the power of social media to pitch drinking as pivotal to the sporting experience, a new Australian study shows.
Pakistan meat exporters hope Iran import ban will be lifted soon
Pakistani meat exporters are optimistic that the Iranian government will lift an import ban imposed in early 2014 on Pakistan-produced meat, following a meeting last Wednesday (22 April) between the country’s trade ministers.
Fleixcon offers free testing on its sanitary Tubular Cable Conveyor for preventing plant contamination
Flexicon has launched a Flexi-Disc sanitary Tubular Cable Conveyor for fragile bulk foods and non-foods and is offering free testing at its laboratory in Pennsylvania, US.
Can organic feed the world?
Organic crops generally have lower yields than conventional crops – but that’s not the only way to measure their potential to feed the world.
Nestlé wades into debate on rapid and conventional microbiological methods
Nestlé is one of the keynote speakers wading into the debate about ‘what’s new’ in traditional and rapid methods for food-orientated microorganisms.
Packaged food sales increase in ‘two-speed’ Western Europe
The Western European packaged food market has grown 5% since 2009, with chilled pasta, sustainable foods and frozen yoghurt leading the way, according to Euromonitor International – but Europe is still a divided market.
GMA et al lose bid to 'stop the clock' on Vermont GMO labeling law until lawsuit is resolved
A federal court has rejected an attempt by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and other trade associations to prevent the state of Vermont from implementing its controversial GMO labeling law until litigation over the legislation has been resolved.
Acquisition leaves Masan Group a major feed player in Vietnam
The Masan Group has a acquired a 52% and 70% equity interest in Vietnam French Cattle Feed JSC – Proconco – and Agro Nutrition Company JSC – Anco – respectively - a deal which makes it the second leading animal feed producer in Vietnam.
Asean
End in sight for Asean harmonisation of supplements regulations
The process to harmonise health supplement regulations in Asean nations is close to completion with the news that nearly 90% of the initial targets for agreement had now been achieved.