Glanbia buys US protein bar maker for €200m
Irish dairy and ingredients giant Ganbia is acquiring Californian protein bar specialist thinkThin for $217m (€200m), as it boosts its bar presence.
Archives for November 16, 2015
€4.5m supplement project targets malnutrition in Kenyan children
Malnourished children in Kenya are to receive nutrition supplements as part of a UNICEF-backed programme.
Xi pub visit prompts newfound interest in British IPA
Images of China’s president enjoying a pint of British beer in an Oxfordshire pub alongside Prime Minister David Cameron have sparked a Far East “frenzy” for real ale.
FSMA progress as FDA releases three final rules
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued three final rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Anti-egg campaign wants 2015 Dietary Guidelines to retain recommendation to limit cholesterol
In an effort to maintain the current Dietary Guideline recommendation to restrict cholesterol intake, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Nutrition has launched an aggressive public health campaign against eggs, which it says are the primary source...
A new generation of Salmonella testing with 3M assay
3M Food Safety has launched a molecular detection assay for Salmonella and has already gained AOAC PTM certification.
Finnish children’s dietary intake of heavy metals falling but still high
Many Finnish children are exceeding safe intake levels of heavy metals from food and drinking water, although exposure is falling, says a new study from the Finnish food safety authority, Evira.
Promotional blues: Why is trade spending becoming less and less effective?
With volumes flat or declining in many CPG categories, and dollar growth coming primarily from price increases, manufacturers are increasingly relying on promotions to drive engagement, but find they are becoming less and less effective, according to a...
JBS profits rise, despite US dip
The world’s largest meat processor, Brazilian firm JBS, has reported strong sales growth in its third financial quarter (Q3), driven largely by its food division, despite struggles in its US protein business.
Going for bronze: Hershey eyes third spot in Brazil’s chocolate market by 2020
US chocolate giant Hershey has unveiled a bold plan to become the third largest chocolate brand in Brazil by 2020.
Market forecast
Will chewing gum recover from sticky patch? Technavio releases five-year forecast
Market research firm Technavio has unveiled its predictions for the global gum market up to 2019.
Fonterra increases 2015/16 farmer payout forecast after performance boost
Fonterra has increased its payout forecast for the 2015/16 season on the back of a strong August to October performance.
Chinese lysine producers still applying the brakes but prices starting to rebound: analyst
Most of China’s nine major lysine manufacturers, which between them account for over 61% of the global market, are back up and running, but nearly all of them are still on a go slow, said Chinese based analyst firm CCM.
ADM opens two plants in China’s east
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), the America-based agricultural processor, opened two feed ingredients plants in China last week as the country’s demand for food ingredients and animal nutrition continues to increase.
Grability reinvents online grocery shopping to improve brand marketing, basket size
Mobile shopping tech company Grability is reinventing online grocery shopping to make the experience more user-friendly, enhance manufacturers’ marketing results and increase overall basket size for retailers, according to the firm’s CEO.
Special edition: Inflammation
Are we set to see an increase in demand for anti-inflammatory formulations?
Healthy aging and increasing coverage by the mainstream media could help drive demand for products addressing inflammation over the next few years, say experts.
Future of EU sheep discussed
The future of the European sheep meat sector was discussed this week at the first meeting of the newly formed EU Sheep Meat Working Party.
FiE 2015 preview: Innovation scanner
With over 1000 companies exhibiting at Food Ingredients Europe in Paris from 1 to 3 December, FoodNavigator takes a sneak preview at just some of the companies that will be there and the products they will be showcasing.
Italy investigating olive oil fraud allegations
Italy’s antitrust agency is investigating seven olive oil producers due to concerns about the quality of products supposed to be the ‘extra virgin’ variety.
Oatvita makes big satiety and prebiotic claims, but can it back them?
Claimed health benefits that include increased satiety and balancing of intestinal flora are only partly supported by European Commission regulations, suppliers of the oat-based ingredient say.
China direct
Responsibility for China’s food security to be devolved to provinces
Provincial governors have been warned that they will be held accountable for any lapses in China’s food security strategy after the cabinet made them responsible for its enactment.
UK opens door to adverts targeting obese in wake of public health crisis
The UK's Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has changed rules to allow firms to target obese adults for the first time with ‘responsible lifestyle weight loss programmes’.