UK government rules out sugar tax
The British government has no plans to tax sugary drinks, despite an online petition receiving more than the 100,000 signatures required to spark a parliamentary debate on the issue.
Archives for September 21, 2015
Agilent partners with DKSH in Vietnam on spectroscopy equipment
DKSH has signed a distribution agreement for Agilent's spectroscopy systems in Vietnam.
IFC signs advisory services agreement with Stora Enso Lao
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an advisory services agreement with Stora Enso Lao Co. to help the company improve its social risk management in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
EuroPack Summit 2015, Monaco, France
China beer market is declining but individualization and online purchases have risen
The beer market in China has declined recently but individualisation and people buying their beer online has risen in the country, according to Thomas Delory, global procurement team leader, Packaging S&T, Carlsberg.
Mazola rolls out new ‘heart of nature’ brand slogan
Oil producer Mazola has launched a new slogan – “from the heart of nature” – as part of a refresh of its brand platform, aimed at making the firm more relevant to consumers.
South Asia radius
Bombay High Court upholds food safety law to ‘remedy evil’
India’s existing food safety laws serve a “pivotal role” in securing public health, Bombay High Court has ruled in a move that gives some rare good news the country’s beleaguered food regulator.
Zerose erythritol is FEMA GRAS and can be used in soft drinks as ‘natural flavor’, says Cargill
Cargill’s Zerose erythritol has been deemed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a flavor in non-alcoholic beverages by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA), and can be included at up to 1.25% and labeled...
PCA owner sentenced to 28 years for role in Salmonella outbreak
The former president of the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has been jailed for 28 years for his role in a Salmonella outbreak linked to nine deaths.
DISPATCHES FROM IDF WORLD DAIRY SUMMIT 2015
Dairy sector faces supply challenge as products assume 'rightful place' in diet: IDF
The global dairy sector will face supply rather than demand challenges if its products successfully assume their "rightful place in just about all diets," says the International Dairy Federation (IDF).
Jordan poultry producer lays $21m EBRD loan
Jordanian poultry producer Al-Jazeera Agricultural Company has secured a US$21m loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to modernise its facilities.
NSF's new GMO certification leverages companies' existing systems, exec says
Demand for GMO certification services has been growing faster than supply, and NSF has responded to that demand with its new True North certification program, said the scheme’s director.
Dutch company HYET buys Ajinomoto aspartame factory
HYET Holding will purchase Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe as part of its global expansion, the Dutch company has announced.
‘No success model’ for new protein ingredients
Novel protein ingredients face a difficult future with too many barriers to entry to make success likely – but there are brighter prospects for Quorn and some potential for insect protein in animal feed, says Giract.
CEO banks on star power of Mark Wahlberg and Sean Combs to take AQUAhydrate to next level: ‘The premium water category is literally on fire’
One brand of bottled water is much like another, right? Wrong. Whether your preference is 'artisanal' spring water naturally filtered through volcanic rock or electrolyte infused ‘performance’ water, the premium segment is “on fire”, and celebrity-backed...
Savola and Thai Union form seafood JV, aim to net $400m in sales
Saudi’s Savola Group has formed a joint venture with Thai Union Frozen, one of the world’s largest seafood processors, to bring new seafood products to the Middle East, targeting US$400m in sales.
Aspen Foods refuses additional recall request
Aspen Foods has refused to recall additional chicken products after the USDA-FSIS said it had found a strain of Salmonella that prompted an earlier recall.
Americana faces rumoured joint bid from Savola and Temasek
Savola has reportedly teamed up with Singapore’s Temasek to make a joint bid for Americana, but the Kuwait food giant’s board denies knowledge of any bids.
Investigation
Anti-dumping: Will Tate & Lyle pull the trigger on Chinese sucralose?
Concerns are mounting within China’s sweeteners industry over the risk of Chinese sucralose becoming a target for an anti-dumping investigation by the US or EU, according to industry sources.
Chinese conundrum for meat importers
China promises online sales bonanza for imported meat products, but brands warned to invest in marketing.
Almarai misses mark on $533m sukuk issue
Saudi dairy and poultry producer Almarai missed its US$533m sukuk target by more than US$100m last week, a reversal from previous rounds of debt-issuing, which were routinely oversubscribed.