Anivax licences vaccine to tackle Campylobacter
Anivax and the University of Arizona have signed an agreement to license a Campylobacter food safety vaccine.
Archives for May 6, 2015
Anchor launch puts organic milk 'in reach of more New Zealanders': Fonterra
Fonterra hopes to put organic milk "in reach of more New Zealanders" with the nationwide launch of Anchor Organic.
GMA et al file appeal vs Vermont GMO ruling, but they are running out of time, say attorneys
As widely predicted, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is appealing a federal court ruling denying its bid to halt implementation of Vermont’s GMO labeling law (Act 120) until a lawsuit over the Act is resolved.
True food innovation means ‘disruptive’ change
Breakthrough innovation is marked by a total transformation of an organisation and is completely different to developing food or drink products that just follow the latest fad or trend, according to a leading consultant.
WHO backtracks on European obesity warnings
The WHO is urging people to ‘use with caution’ its own predictions that nearly 90% of Irish men and 77% of Greek men would be obese by 2030.
RSPO strengthens its stance on deforestation and human rights
Stricter voluntary guidelines on deforestation, peatland development and indigenous people’s rights will strengthen the sustainable palm oil certification, says the RSPO.
Atria in Danish cold cuts acquisition
Finland-based Atria has announced it is to acquire Danish organic cold cuts manufacturer Aalbaek Specialiteter, in a deal which could boost its sales by around €10 million per year.
Brazilian confectioners turn to exports amid economic downturn
Brazilian confectionery makers are turning their sights to increasingly attractive foreign markets, as the country’s economic growth has rapidly decelerated in recent years.
Of 5 cases, 2 have the same strain as last year's outbreak
Denmark investigating new Listeria outbreak
Two people have been diagnosed with the same Listeria strain which caused 40 cases and 16 deaths in Denmark.
Leading from the heart led Plum Organics to the top
The secret to Plum Organics’ rapid ascent to the top of the organic baby, toddler and children’s food industry is its deeply engrained philosophy to “lead with the heart,” the firm’s CEO Neil Grimmer says.
McDonald’s restructures organisation in turnaround plan
International fast food chain McDonald’s has announced a turnaround plan to counteract recent poor performances.
A strong social mission & unique nutritional profile helped Kuli Kuli Bars cut through the competition
Only a small fraction of the hundreds of nutrition bars that launch in the U.S. annually will survive the first year, but among those that have are Kuli Kuli Bars, thanks in part to their unique nutrition profile and the manufacturer’s strong social...
Pakistan government annuls inspection fee rises
The Pakistan government has reversed a decision to increase a health certification fee charged for assessing meat and meat products, three weeks after it was issued, after meat exporters opposed the move. The Federal Ministry of National Food Security...
India
Ficci: Banning plastics is not the solution
Banning plastic packaging is not a “viable option”, Indian businesses have warned ahead of an official meeting that will discuss a possible ban.
Further job fears for the Australian lamb industry
The Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU) has warned that there may be further cutbacks in the Australian lamb industry.
China
China to dominate world wine consumption; Australia has most to gain
Asian countries led by China will dominate global wine consumption in the next three years, leading to dramatically changing markets that will see Australia among the main beneficiaries.
Gala Awards night at Vitafoods Europe, Geneva, Switzerland
NutraIngredients Awards shine spotlight on nutrition stars
200 people from the European and international food and nutrition sectors helped 20 finalists and seven winners celebrate at the inaugural NutraIngredients Awards last night at Vitafoods Europe.