Andrew & Williamson among produce safety campaign contributors
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce is one of eight companies that have committed a combined $750,000 to a produce safety campaign.
Archives for February 5, 2016
Handy news for food manufacturers’ hygiene
Deb has launched a range of products designed for occupational skin care across industries including food manufacturing and processing.
LeanBox: We want to change the way the American workforce eats
Ask most people what ‘healthy vending’ is, and they will probably imagine a vending machine that has replaced candy with protein bars – but is still basically a snack machine. LeanBox, by contrast, is more like a smart fridge in the office breakroom...
Lab-grown meat challenges ‘status quo’
American start-up Memphis Meats has said it is less than five years away from being able to manufacture enough laboratory-made burgers and meatballs to stock the shelves of US grocery stores.
2016 Beverage Innovation summit: Have you registered yet?
Diet soda sales plummet further, but what's taking their place?
Bottled water, sparkling flavored water, energy and sports drinks, and ready-to-drink coffee have all made strong gains in the New Year as shoppers have continued to spurn carbonated soft drinks – particularly the diet variety - according to Nielsen data...
Fonterra introduces new organic payment plan
Fonterra is introducing an independent organic milk price linked to market returns for organic products.
New study questions licorice root supplement’s effectiveness as HRT alternative
Components of licorice root extract were found to have low binding affinity for estrogen receptors, among the few things a group of researchers attributed to licorice root’s low potency as a supplement for menopausal women.
Leatherhead: Industry must identify and curtail supply chain weak points
Leatherhead Food Research is advising industry to ensure supply chain integrity after stricter guidelines for food safety and hygiene offences came into force from the start of the month.
Can Russia's organic industry match Putin's ambitions?
Russian president Vladimir Putin wants Russia to become the worlds biggest supplier of eco-friendly food - but the country still has a long way in terms of organic certification and production, say experts.
Wayne Farms to lay off 500 workers from Mississippi site
US-based poultry company Wayne Farms LLC is to close deboning lines at its Laurel, Mississippi site and lay off 500 workers by the end of June.
NFS International in tech innovation
TraQtion, a cloud-based quality and compliance software from public health and food safety organisation NFS International, has been enhanced, allowing it to automatically alert users to supply chain risks.
BFree: the Irish free-from bread brand making its mark in US retail
Irish allergen-free bakery business BFree Foods is ramping up its presence in the US after making its mainstream debut last year.
includes reaction from Safe Food Coalition
USDA targets reduction of Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has finalized federal standards that it estimates will prevent an average of 50,000 illnesses annually.
Puratos set to expand across Australia after acquiring fillings supplier
Bakery ingredients supplier Puratos Group is ramping up its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of fruit and patisserie fillings business Melbourne Jam Manufacturing Co.
Jerky category still has room to grow by type, location and target demographic, exec says
New entrants are quickly saturating the fast-growing jerky category, but there is still white space for pork, chicken and premium products aimed at consumers in the “middle of the road,” according to one category player.
Decline in MOM Brand sales impacts Post Q1 ready-to-eat cereal performance
Overall sales of Post ready-to-eat cereals were impacted by a decline in the performance of the MOM brands acquired last year, the company has reported in its results for Q1 2016.
Food and drink firms shamed over unpaid wages
Food and drink businesses have been named and shamed for owing employees almost £4,000 in wages in a report on 92 offending companies by the business minster.