WhiteWave reports strong results
US based WhiteWave Foods Company has reported record results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015.
Archives for February 15, 2016
Soda companies rapped for allegedly targeting low and middle income countries
The soda industry has vigorously defended itself against claims it is “borrowing a page from the tobacco industry playbook” by trying to spread its products in low- and middle-income countries.
EU and Colombia enter talks for deal on organic products
The European Commission (EU) and the Government of Colombia have started talks aimed at securing a bilateral agreement on trade in organic products, it has been announced.
Malaysian palm oil body slams BBC for ‘sensationalist coverage’
Palm oil officials in Malaysia have hit out at what they call an “elitist media bias” in a BBC report on mangrove deforestation.
Meat firms should target China’s tourists
Hotel chains like Hilton, InterContinental and Sheraton and airlines like Air Asia, Air China and Cathay Pacific have been busy expanding their operations in China to capture the rise in outbound tourist numbers due to stronger incomes and a stronger...
Predictive analytics needed to prevent food fraud
Brand owners need to use ‘predictive analysis’ of business data to help prevent them being the victims of food fraud, experts have argued.
Switch in family diet determines infant gut bacteria makeup
The transition from early infant feeding to family foods is a major determinant for gut microbiota development, a Danish study has shown.
Food firms need a sugar tax action plan for their supply chain, says consultant
Regardless of the rights or wrongs of a sugar tax, if passed it will dramatically change the way the drinks industry supply chain operates – and firms should already have a risk management process in place, says one expert.
Affco’s meat workers win legal fight
An employment court has ruled 200 workers from the New Zealand meat company Affco should be returned to their day shifts, after being locked out of the plant for refusing to work at night.
Part two in our series looking at the Australian prawn sector
Fish trimmings feed promising for Australian prawn farm
A high-protein feed made from salmon and tuna trimmings has shown promise in a three-year trial at a Queensland-based prawn farm, its manager says.
US environment agency accused of breaking law over water bill
The USA’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been accused of breaching anti-lobbying laws after driving the clean waters bill (WOTUS) through Congress, despite bipartisan disapproval and beef industry opposition.
Asia-Pacific catching up fast on new supplement launches
Emerging markets have been witnessing rising demand for dietary supplements as increasing disposable incomes and a desire to take on elements of a more Western lifestyle have become apparent.
Seafood company closed due to alleged food safety problems
Sullivan Harbor Farm has been shut down for processing seafood in unsanitary conditions but the business has since been sold and plans to re-open once given approval.
House passes bill that gives grocery stores wiggle room on menu labeling regulations
Legislation passed in the House Feb. 12 would give grocers wiggle room to comply with FDA’s menu-labeling requirements, which they and others complain is overly burdensome and unrealistic for how grocery stores operate.
Purely Pinole wants to introduce new purple maize-based hot cereal category to CPG
As there is an increased interest in ancient grains, adaptation of an active lifestyle, and awareness of the benefits of “purple food,” Purely Pinole’s founders thought it’s the perfect time to launch their product.
PepsiCo on Gatorade: Innovation, brand legitimacy, and keeping ahead of the competition
Gatorade’s efforts in innovation, and its popularity with athletes, will continue to set the brand apart from emerging competitors who try and attack the brand on price, says PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi.
Olive oil sales could climb on strength of Heart-Check logo addition
Olive oil’s already healthy image just got a boost – and so too could sales soon – thanks to the American Heart Association giving the ingredient its blessing to use its widely recognized Heart-Check Food mark on labels.
Frittered: McCain issues recall after customer complaint
McCain Foods USA is recalling more than 25 thousand pounds of bacon fritters possibly contaminated with plastic after a consumer compliant.
OIE chief updates animal health strategy
Monique Éloit, director general of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), has unveiled a series of strategic objectives she has set the body to adapt and modernise its governance.
Food and drink firms offered crack at Ireland
Small food and drink manufacturers could boost sales and build key business connections thanks to a two-day trade mission to Ireland, arranged by Enterprise Nation.
UK food and drink manufacturing ‘continues its rise’
UK food and drink manufacturing is continuing its rise – spearheaded by dairy, meat and pastry sectors – according to new figures from the Office of National Statics (ONS), interpreted by Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Central Asia risks losses from malnutrition-overnutrition conundrum
Progress to reduce malnutrition has been slow and uneven in central Asia, despite evidence that US$1 invested in nutrition can bring the equivalent of a US$16 economic return, according to a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute.
New raspberry insights show bioavailability crucial for health benefits
Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols but its health benefits can only be fully understood by studying how the body metabolises these micronutrients and the mode of action of the bioactive compounds that trigger these potential protective effects, a...