Improvement in quality and quantity of food safety training
There has been an improvement in quality and quantity of food safety training since last year, according to an industry survey.
Archives for July 15, 2015
UK competition regulator warns supermarkets over ‘fake’ price promotions
UK food retailers could face stiff fines and court action after the nation's competition regulator found evidence that supermarkets were misleading customers with confusing pricing promotions.
Desert-inspired flavours and water-saving innovation: How climate change will shape the food industry
The water crisis affecting the food industry is set to get worse – but food companies are finding ways to overcome it, say experts.
Ireland to debate non-prepacked meat labelling
Ireland has launched a public consultation on the extension of mandatory country-of-origin labelling rules to non-prepacked meat, the minister for agriculture, food and the marine Simon Coveney has announced.
US bacon giant extends repertoire with $170m investment
SugarCreek, the largest independent processor of bacon in the US, is investing $170 million in two new facilities, including what it claims is the nation’s largest sous vide line.
Souring on sweet: How sugar health concerns are spurring sour flavours
Ongoing consumer concern about sugar consumption means some consumers are turning away from sweet tastes altogether, according to market research organisation Mintel.
Fonterra slashes workforce by more than 500 'to remain strongly competitive'
Fonterra, the world's largest dairy exporter, is reducing its workforce by more than 500 in the face of falling milk prices.
Pig farm restrictions slash pork production in southern China
Restrictions on pig farming mean one of China’s leading regions is facing a crunch in pork supply that could significantly push prices, researchers have warned.
Cocoa fermentation with beer yeasts up chocolate quality, say researchers
Yeast species used in the beer, wine and bread industries can also be used in cocoa fermentation to create unique flavors for chocolate confectionery, say Belgian researchers.
Boredom and energy cravings the key drivers for Millenial snackers, says Mintel
Research from Mintel suggests Millenials snack around four times a day, mostly for an energy boost, because they are bored or want to reduce stress levels.
Free trade agreements deliver NZ beef, lamb savings
New Zealand sheep and beef exports have reaped NZ$161 million in 2014 tariff savings from free trade agreements (FTAs), analysis by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+NLZ) indicates.
EU approves new Trichinella testing method
Abattoirs and meat producers have a safer way to test swine carcases for the potentially dangerous Trichinella at meat inspection.
European Commission to investigate Hungary's food chain inspection fee
The European Commission is investigating Hungary's food chain inspection fee to see if it is in line with state aid rules.
Lindt continues to punch above ‘stagnating’ chocolate market in H1
Lindt & Sprüngli has reported strong sales growth in the first half of the year driven by its North American business and recent Russell Stover acquisition as global chocolate markets slow or decline.
UK's Karro Food agrees deal with US chain Chipotle
US restaurant chain Chipotle has struck a deal to buy pork from UK-based Karro Food Group in a move driven by animal welfare concerns.
Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies: Danone study
Probiotic fermented milk may improve airway allergies through immune system shift, says Argentinian research funded by Danone.
10 strategies to accelerate new product growth
The number of new products coming to market every year continues to shrink, but that doesn’t make cutting through the competition any easier, according to Larry Levin, executive VP and practice leader at IRI Worldwide.
Management buyout for Dutch ingredients firm
The management of Netherlands-based ingredients firm Vaessen-Schoemaker has acquired the majority holding of the Schoemaker family.
Australia
Brand names can't trump supermarket cheese hegemony
Australians still enjoy their cheddar. Market research by Roy Morgan Research shows that almost 85% of Australian shoppers buy some kind of cheese at least once each month
Japan
KonaRed looks to Pacific neighbour for new coffee fruit market
Hawaiian antioxidant juice manufacturer KonaRed is moving into Japan with its nutritional supplements made from the American state’s indigenous coffee fruit.
Ancestral diet may be a vital cause of vulnerability to type 2 diabetes: Animal data
Over 70% of the global burden of type 2 diabetes will fall on individuals from developing countries by 2030, according to new research warning that ancestral malnutrition could mean a higher risk of obesity and diabetes in those consuming a ‘normal diet’...
Summer Fancy Food Show
Failure can be essential for success – if handled correctly, executives say
Nobody likes to fail, but in most businesses it is inevitable, and when addressed correctly, it can be a critical element to a company’s long term success, according to food and beverage executives.