US cattlemen call for action on TPP
The National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) has written to the US Senate calling for quick progress to be made over the ratification of the ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal.
Archives for February 24, 2016
US bottled water sales reach record high in 2015, with growth expected to continue: Mintel
Sales of bottled water in the US increased 6.4% to reach more than $15bn in 2015, according to research from Mintel. And as consumers continue to look for alternatives to soft drinks, sales are expected to keep growing rapidly.
Special Edition: Product inspection systems
JBT: X-ray inspection offers ‘significant’ advantages over metal detectors
JBT Corporation has purchased certain assets of Novus X-Ray LLC, a provider of X-ray food inspection systems.
Great expectations: Can industry meet consumer colour demands?
The news that food giant Mars will phase out all artificial colours from their global food and drink offerings in the next five years, follows similar actions carried out by Kraft, Nestlé and Hershey.
Innovation and changing shopping habits fuel UK organic sales
The UK organic market is on track to beat pre-recession growth figures in 2016, buoyed by innovation from small manufacturers and a change in the way consumers shop, says a report by the Soil Association.
UK government: Brexit creates trade uncertainty
The government says an EU exit would create uncertainty for UK farmers and their ability to trade internationally, but the National Farmers’ Union is still undecided on what outcome from the EU referendum would be best for the industry.
Special Edition: Product Inspection Systems
Eriez keeping products contaminant free at Cache Creek Foods
Beverages and foods from tree nuts are becoming a dietary delight in the US and abroad. So it’s not surprising that a California company, which started as a tree nut orchard, has blossomed into a multi-million dollar operation encompassing five...
McDonalds study helps beef farmers meet global CO2 target
Fast-food chain McDonalds has unveiled one of the largest independent studies of UK and Irish beef farms, which it says identifies measures that can help farmers meet government standards for CO2 reduction and boost profits.
Top pizza trends place pepperoni on top, thin crust on the bottom and a beer on the side
Vegetarian diets may be gaining traction in general in the US, but when it comes to pizza meat toppings still reign supreme, according to a Harris Poll released Feb. 23.
Artizone business model was viable, but the money ran out, says founder
“We have delivered food from the best shops, farms and artisans. It was a wonderful journey, and while we learned a lot from it, it has come to its end,” says a message on the homepage of online delivery service Artizone, which closed its doors on...
Certified sustainable seafood reaches record numbers
The number of sustainable seafood products certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has topped a record 20,000 – an important milestone which shows a growing consumer interest in sustainability, says the MSC.
Food industry slow to react to demand for natural colours & flavours: Mintel
Faced with a growing wave of consumer demand for products with simpler, natural colours and flavours, food and drink companies have been notoriously slow to respond, says Mintel.
Special Edition: Product Inspection Systems
Baumer hhs to establish subsidiary in Spain
Baumer hhs is to establish a subsidiary in Spain from the start of March to better serve customers in the region.
Consolidation trend forecasted for Russian meat industry
At least 20% of meat companies in Russia will leave the market within the next few years due to acquisitions or bankruptcies.
Vitamin K supplements may improve glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity: Review
Supplements of vitamin K1 and K2 may help reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, says a new review of the scientific literature.
Weight Management 2020
Is the shift away from calorie-counting to eating more nutritious food doing more harm than good?
The current shift away from dieting and calorie-counting towards eating more whole, nutrient dense foods is a double-edged sword when it comes to fighting the obesity epidemic in America, according to an internationally recognized nutritionist.
Veolia to build two waste water treatment plants in China
Veolia Water Technologies has won a contract with Bacchus to design and build two wastewater treatment plants in Tianjin and Chengdu, China.
Special Edition: Product Inspection systems
A&D Inspection: Checkweigher improves accuracy without sacrificing throughput
A&D Inspection has launched a checkweigher to help industry improve quality assurance and critical control point processes.