DuPont focuses on GCC trends at Gulfood
DuPont Nutrition & Health will be focusing on catering for the changing tastes of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consumers as it presents at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015.
Archives for October 19, 2015
Meat innovation captures imagination at Anuga
Meat took centre stage at the Anuga trade show in Cologne, with seven meat products chosen as part of the Anuga Taste 15.
Walkers releases exclusive camel shortbread for Dubai Duty Free
UK shortbread giant Walkers will launch exclusive camel-themed tins and biscuits at Dubai Duty Free next month, as the airport becomes an increasingly key hub for the firm.
BRF snaps up Qatari distributor for $140m
Brazilian food giant BRF has agreed to buy the frozen food business of Qatar National Import and Export (QNIE) for US$140m, the company announced this month.
Energy shot based on hemp juice poised to hit market
Another shot competitor seeks to take 5 Hour Energy’s title, this time based on the benefits of “hemp juice.”
South Asia radius
Nestlé prepares to return Maggi noodles to the shelves
As individual Indian states begin to lift their ban on Maggi noodles, Nestlé has been paving the way for a return to the shelves for the snack which has suffered a torrid year at the hands of the subcontinent’s food authorities.
Scot choc-maker iQ breaks into 3 GCC markets
Scottish premium chocolate startup iQ Chocolate will shortly start exporting its products to Kuwait, Qatar and Dubai after signing a series of distribution deals.
Farmers welcome Belgian Pork Group
Belgian pork farmers have given their approval to a deal that has seen two of the biggest pig producers in the country join forces.
A textbook example of success: Sales of Viki’s Granola climbs 500% annually
Armed with little more than her neighbors’ accolades for her homemade granola and a business book recommended on Oprah Winfrey’s website, Viki Sater dove head first into the competitive cereal market.
Nourish Snacks co-founder Joy Bauer talks sugar, portion control, and the key pillars of healthy snacking
The ‘healthier’ snacks market is awash with non-GMO, gluten-free, and ‘no artificial’ claims, while corn syrup is out and ‘real’ (cane) sugar, coconut sugar, and agave syrup are in. But are these products really delivering in the nutritional stakes,...
SupplySide West 2015: Protein trends part 1
Bakery, snacks & beverage could be next frontier for high-protein products, experts say
As the high-protein trend matures from niche to mainstream, innovative manufacturers are tapping into the still-significant growth opportunity by adding the ingredient to a broader range of platforms, including baked goods, snacks and beverages,...
Egyptian producers plan investments, but infrastructure hinders growth
Egypt’s Galina and Domty plan major expansions and IPOs, as the country suffers from currency and airfreight constraints on food exports, and falling rice and grain production.
Causes of injuries to workers in UK food industry revealed
Major injuries increased but over 3-days injuries decreased in the UK food industry, according to a survey.
Agthia slurps up three water producers
UAE food conglomerate Agthia has bought three water bottling firms, increasing its already-dominant grip on the country’s bottled water market.
Jordan signs on to Nestlé’s Healthy Kids programme
Jordan’s Royal Health Awareness Society will implement Nestlé’s “Ajyal Salima” or Healthy Kids programme, which promotes nutrition and health education to children, the firm announced.
Melon juice extract reduces cellulite on thighs (but not stomach): Study
Melon juice concentrate reduces cellulite on thighs, according to a recent study by French ingredient supplier Bionov.
MLA launches new livestock assurance scheme
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is launching a new project to improve the livestock export assurance system for the country.
Pathogen screening method developed by researchers
A method for screening bacterial pathogens in the environment has been developed by researchers.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, Dubai
PepsiCo, Mars, Mondelēz and Fonterra throw spotlight on Middle East
PepsiCo, Mars, Mondelēz and Fonterra will focus their efforts on the Middle East at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai next week (October 27-29) with two conferences entitled Next Generation Manufacturing and F&B Innovation.
Exclusive interview: Head of KitKat
KitKat white space opportunities in China, Vietnam and Pakistan, says Nestlé countlines chief
Nestlé has expansion opportunities in developing markets in Asia and Latin America for its leading confectionery brand KitKat, according to the company’s head of chocolate countlines.
Wholesale hemp prices declining despite fractured US supply chains, investment advisor says
Investment opportunities in the CBD space continue to abound despite the regulatory uncertainties, the director of a Boulder-based fund says.
‘Ebay’ of the food industry could unlock unsold stock worth €20 bn in Europe
TakeStock, 'the Ebay of the food industry', says it can find buyers for unsold stock as well as reducing food waste, cutting storage costs and helping food companies find a bargain.
Clean-label or choice-blindness: Does ingredient information really make a difference?
When it comes to evaluating the naturalness of food products, very few consumers consider on pack ingredient information, finds Unilever commissioned research.
Ice cream maker R&R sees turnover rocket 25%
R&R Ice Cream’s turnover has shot up by 25% after a key acquisition, increased business from discounters and the growth of Oreo and Cadbury’s ranges.
New capacity set to heighten Chinese folic acid price slide
Feed manufacturers will benefit from cheaper folic acid (vitamin B9) prices in Q4 as prices in China plunged 37.5% in August, said market intelligence firm CCM.