Barentz forms Iran JV to tap Middle East market
Dutch ingredients producer Barentz International has established a new joint distribution venture in Iran with Future Way Holding, to tap into the formerly-restricted market.
Archives for February 16, 2016
EU urged to open pork trade with Russia
The EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has urged farm ministers to open trade talks with Russia – once a key market for pork – as the beleaguered industry continues to struggle with low prices.
Agthia’s 2015 profit up 20% as consumer sales boom
UAE food producer Agthia’s full-year profit for 2015 rose 20% to hit $62.9m (€56.3m) thanks to strong consumer sales, as the company aims to become a billion dollar firm by 2020.
Polish poultry processor eyes €45m investment
Polish poultry meat processor SuperDrob SA has unveiled plans to invest at least PLN200 million (€45m) with the aim of raising its output capacity, building a new facility and expanding its sales, according to Jaroslaw Kowalewski, the company’s deputy...
Organic meat twice as good for you, report finds
Eating organic meat instead of non-organic meat could provide you with double the amount of essential nutrients and may lower the risk of heart disease, a study by Newcastle University has found.
Neogen: AFNOR validation will boost access to EU markets
Neogen’s assay to detect Listeria has received AFNOR validation which the firm said will allow it to access a number of European markets.
An egg a day doesn't hurt your heart, study concludes
Eating one egg a day or a high intake of dietary cholesterol are not linked with an increased risk of a heart attack, a study has suggested.
Deloitte study finds factors beyond taste and price increasingly drive purchase choice
Taste, price, and convenience aren’t the only deciding factors for buying food. A study by Deloitte and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) found a slew of other influences increasingly becoming common.
Flavonoid metabolites but not flavonoids themselves linked to heart health benefits
The potential heart health benefits of flavonoids are linked to their metabolites and not the unmetabolized precursors, say a new study from the UK.
Probiotics can offer something most functional foods don’t, says GoodBelly: Instant gratification
Unlike many functional food brands, GoodBelly does not ask consumers to wait 40 years for a return on their investment, says Alan Murray, CEO of brand owner NextFoods. Most customers, he says, claim to feel a benefit within 12 days, which is about as...
Coca-Cola suspends manufacturing in three Indian plants
Coca-Cola India's bottling arm Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has confirmed it has suspended manufacturing at its Kaladera plant in Rajasthan, while media reports suggest other plants in Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya have also stopped production.
Employees or independent contractors? Hampton Creek joins growing number of firms sued over worker classification
Just Mayo maker Hampton Creek has joined a growing number of companies to be sued for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.
Tyson Foods expects ‘record year’
After an average year of financial results in 2015, Tyson Foods has enjoyed a bumper start to the year with operating income rising by 38% in the first quarter.
dispatches from SOFHT Allergen conference
Industry experts identify allergen focus areas
The difference between validation and verification of cleaning, allergen risk assessment and confusion around ‘may contain’ labelling statements where some debated topics during an industry conference last week.
Emaar boss leads $2bn purchase of Americana
The sale of Kuwaiti food giant Americana is finally going ahead, as GCC investors buy 69% of the firm for a rumoured US$2bn (€1.79bn) after nearly two-years of negotiations.
Wheat markets in turmoil as Egypt rejects shipment
EGYPT ROUNDUP: There was confusion as Egypt rejected wheat from Bunge and backtracks on price reforms, but food producers announce strong profit growth and plan investments.
Fonterra introduces longer lasting Anchor milk
Anchor Finely Filtered Milk, with a new microfiltration technology to extend shelf life by 40%, has been introduced in the Australian state of Victoria.
China’s massive foodservice industry drives global disposables growth
Asia-Pacific will outpace overall growth in the global foodservice disposables market, according to Technavio’s latest report on the segment.
Organic meat & dairy has more omega-3 but amounts aren't 'nutritionally relevant'
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
Big firms suffer from ‘store cupboard NPD’: Consultant
Start-ups are more open-minded when it comes to new ingredients and flavours, while big players tend to stick with what’s in the store cupboard, says new product development (NPD) veteran.
Saudi signs up to BAP aquaculture standards
Saudi Arabia has adopted the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification scheme for all aquaculture projects, with all existing firms required to gain BAP certification this year.
Sweden and Denmark hit by norovirus outbreak
Norovirus in oysters from France has sickened more than 100 people in Denmark and Sweden.
Egypt import rules may hit food producers
New rules for exporters to Egypt to register their factories and submit to inspections may hit food producers, as it will reduce “unnecessary imports”, says Egypt’s top banker.
Kona Deep brings desalinated deep ocean water to the US market
It’s a billion-dollar market in Asia, but it’s almost unheard of in the US. Thanks to Kona Deep, bottled deep ocean water will soon roll its way across the US from Hawaii.
FAO member countries urged to lobby over edible insects
Member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are being urged to lobby the UN body to clarify its position on edible insects.
India
Minister renews calls for FDI in multi-brand food retail
India’s food processing minister has again called for foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail for food items grown in India as a means to create jobs and drive down inflation.
South Asia radius
FSSAI extends licence deadline again after 1 in 15 businesses register
India’s food regulator has been forced to push back its company registration deadline after just 3.3m out of 50m businesses obtained a licence.
Salmonella outbreak reaches 144 probable cases
The Tripod Farmers salad leaf Salmonella anatum outbreak has reached 144 cases nationally.
Yamazaki Baking grows bakery sales - and ends Mondelēz partnership
Japanese manufacturer Yamazaki Baking has increased its bread sales in the past year despite the impact of cost-conscious consumers and rising raw material prices.