Saudi Arabia opens market to French beef
Saudi Arabia has lifted a 15-year ban on French beef, opening a market closed due to BSE and offering potential to an industry hurt by low prices and the Russian embargo.
Archives for October 14, 2015
Will Cargill's EverSweet be a gamechanger for stevia?
Extracted or fermented, blended or pure, stevia can take many forms - and the arrival of EverSweet will mean even more possibilities for positioning the sweetener, says Cargill. But will it get past the EU's regulatory roadblocks?
Industry asks to Europe to legislate against trans fats in open letter
An open letter from major manufacturers including Nestlé and Mondelēz has called on the European Commission to legislate an EU-wide limit for the amount of industrially produced trans fats in foods.
Del Monte recalls apples after Listeria finding
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. is recalling Granny Smith green apples because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
India is one of the fastest growing industrial markets
India is one of the fastest growing industrial markets, according to FS-Elliott as it opens a wholly owned subsidiary, FS Compressors India, with offices in Pune and Bangalore.
Come fly with me! Inflight snacking with JetBlue
Unless you’re sitting in the front of the cabin, the food and beverage options on most airlines are, well, pretty uninspiring. But what if an airplane could be a place to discover new and exciting foods and brands that you haven’t had before?
Coca-Cola pulls out of talks to acquire stake in Chobani: Reports
The Coca-Cola Company has reportedly pulled out of talks to acquire a stake in US Greek yogurt giant, Chobani.
Russia sees strong increase in meat production
Russia is seeing strong growth in meat production, spurred by large scale state support.
Mondelēz to bring belVita to China
Mondelēz International will launch its belVita breakfast biscuits in China in hopes of grabbing a larger piece of the country’s biscuit market share.
Construction of Yashili New Zealand infant formula plant complete: GEA
GEA has completed construction of Chinese infant formula manufacturer Yashili's first plant in New Zealand.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Vietnam: Tougher penalties needed to stamp out food violators
A lack of tougher penalties and shortage of staff are hindering local authorities’ attempts to tighten control over businesses that violate food safety laws as more samples of meat, vegetables and seafood fail to meet hygiene and quality standards.
Unilever's shares up as ice cream sales help firm beat Q3 forecast
Food and consumer good giant Unilever reported sharply increased third-quarter revenues, as sales of ice cream jumped and emerging markets saw heavy growth.
From meal kit mania to switchel and swiggable soups: 10 culinary trends to watch in 2016
From savory yogurt and coffee fruit infusions, to switchel – apple cider vinegar-based concoctions that offer a modern twist on a centuries-old tradition - Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) highlights 10 culinary trends it predicts will inspire packaged foods...
Workshops set to target EU sheep sector
EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has announced the decision to establish workshops on the future of the EU sheep meat sector.
Kerry Group goes on a $735m buying spree to boost its taste and nutrition portfolio
Kerry Group has splashed out a cool $735m on three US-based companies to expand its taste and nutrition portfolio: Red Arrow Products, Island Oasis and Biothera Inc's Wellmune business.
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Maggi noodles to be retested for class-action suit
India’s top consumer court has ordered tests on nine samples of Maggi noodles as part of a class action filed against Nestlé.