US threatens South Africa with trade suspension
The US is threatening to suspend South Africa from a trade scheme after repeated delays in allowing US meat exports to South Africa to resume.
Archives for September 13, 2015
Belgian Pork Group merger given green light
The merger of Covalis and Westvlees to create the Belgian Pork Group has been cleared by the Belgian Competition Authority.
Unhealthy rewards? Diet drinkers may ‘compensate’ by eating more unhealthy food
People who drink diet beverages may compensate for the absence of calories in the drinks by feasting on extra food that is loaded with high levels of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, say researchers.
Suspected cattle rustlers killed by Nigerian army
Nigerian army officials say troops have killed 11 suspected cattle rustlers in a crackdown on theft of cattle in Katsina and other states.
Mondelēz to lean on healthy snacks and digital media to expand margins
Mondelēz International hopes to “significantly expand margins” through healthier versions of its products, product innovation and more reliance on digital media.
Scott Semel: 'Our growth has been meteoric'
The meteoric rise of barkTHINS snacking chocolate: ‘It took off like a rocketship’
Sometimes the most disruptive food products are less about blue-sky innovation than taking something familiar, adding a new twist, and creating a completely new category, says Ripple Brand Collective founder and CEO Scott Semel, who has seen his latest...
China direct
Half of Chinese consumers use internet to order groceries
Almost half of Chinese consumers say they are already ordering groceries online for home delivery—at 46%, this represents nearly twice the global figure of 25%.
Fonterra further reduces GDT dairy commodity offering forecast
Fonterra has further reduced its Global Dairy Trade (GDT) offering forecast in anticipation of a fall in milk production.
Global food price index falls by more than 5% in August
International food commodity prices saw the sharpest fall in nearly seven years as the FAO index plummeted by 5.2% in August.
Case-by-case Nano assessment ‘not efficient long term approach’
The current case-by-case risk assessment of nanomaterials (NMs) is not the most efficient long term approach to ensure safety, according to a review which looked at regulatory approaches.
Latvia becomes latest EU country to ban trans fats
Latvia has banned the use of trans fats in domestically produced and imported food, joining ranks with Austria, Hungary and Denmark - but campaigners are pushing for an EU-wide ban.
New abattoirs announced for Dubai
Dubai has started work on building two new slaughterhouses in the Al Quoz and Mergham districts.
Reduce particle size for satiety-boosting emulsions
Changing the size of oil droplets in emulsions can boost satiety and reduce food intake – without a change in taste or mouth feel, say researchers.
Kroger unveils new HemisFares private label line: ‘We find customers are increasingly becoming foodies’
Kroger is rolling out a new private label line called HemisFares designed to appeal to the growing numbers of ‘foodies’ in its customer base.
Monday feature
Battery farming: Graphite could be super-fertiliser, say researchers
A rare form of graphite, better known for helping charge battery-powered gadgets, is currently being investigated by scientists in South Australia as a potential soil conditioner.
Meat processor starts building meat cutting plant in Poland
Polish meat processor JBB has unveiled plans to launch the construction of a new meat cutting plant in Dylewo, in Poland’s central region of Mazowieckie.
Lifeway taps into 'limited run' flavor trend to bolster market-leading position in kefir category
Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir beverages, is tapping into an increasing trend toward flavor periodicity to extend its market leading position, said CEO Julie Smolyansky.
Soy isoflavones show bone health benefits for older women – regardless of equol production
Supplementation with soy isoflavones may help preserved bone health in post-menopausal women, says a new study.