Gulfood: Big, noisy, and very intense
Gulfood’s record numbers and fever-pitch atmosphere only tell part of the show’s story – beneath the noise, the exhibition is becoming increasingly important.
Archives for March 1, 2016
Price decrease for Maltese pork
As of yesterday (Monday 29 February), the wholesale price of all local pork sold by the Pig Breeders’ Cooperative Society of Malta dropped by €0.10 per kilogramme of carcase weight.
Moto aims to tap into Dubai’s energy
Moto, a new Dubai-made energy drink, made its entry at Gulfood and is aiming to leverage the emirate’s growing reputation to carve out its identity in a crowded market.
Europe’s first cocoa flavanol health claim chocolate to hit store shelves
Belgian firm Vandenbulcke has introduced ChoVita, the first chocolate brand in Europe that makes a cocoa flavanol health claim that it is 'good for your blood flow'.
Biodetech signs agreement to develop food safety system
Biodetech has signed two agreements for a pathogen identification system created by the US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC).
Fonterra looks at plant closure
Fonterra is in discussions to close its Kaikoura cheese-making site in New Zealand, with 22 full-time jobs at risk.
Kyrgyzstan poultry farms on the verge of extinction
Common customs space with Russia and Kazakhstan has almost killed off poultry farming in Kyrgyzstan, according to a report from the chairman of the country’s Union of Poultry Farmers, Rustam Osmonaliev.
Coconut Chocodate gets Gulfood splash
Notions Group launched its new Chocodate coconut flavour at Gulfood, as it plans a major marketing campaign, along with a refresh of its other Chocodate products and web sales.
BRF’s net income nearly doubles in a year
One of the world’s biggest foodservice companies, Brazil-based BRF, has announced a net income growth of 46% for last year, to R$3.1 billion.
20 people receiving treatment after eating poisoned meat in Kenya
Around 20 people have been admitted to hospital at Mukutani dispensary in Kenya’s Baringo Central sub-country, after consuming what is suspected to be infected beef, according to Kenya’s The Star.
The Protein Challenge 2040: Dairy and plant players join the sustainability dots
Sustainability non-profit organisation Forum for the Future has brought together the sometimes conflicting voices of the dairy and vegetable protein industry to meet its Protein Challenge 2040 – the world’s first whole-system protein collaboration.
Sleep loss activates ‘pleasure’ part of brain to seek out snacks, says study
A lack of sleep may cause an individual to seek out pleasurable foods that are high in fat and sugar contributing to the increased risk of obesity, a study has shown.
Cornell and New York State to lead work on food safety investigations
The New York State Department of Health and Cornell University have won a bid to lead a food safety center by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
South Africa opens door to US pork
The United States’ National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has welcomed the news that South Africa is now accepting pork exports from the US.
Food Vision Asia 2016: Programme unveiled for event’s Asia debut
Food Vision will arrive in Asia for the first time in April, bringing together senior industry thought-leaders to share ideas, find insights and challenge conventional thinking.
Lean and green webinar
Food manufacturing webinar focuses on lean and green
The latest thinking on lean and green food and drink manufacturing will be the focus of a free access webinar, to take place at 11am on Tuesday April 26.
Frozen produce goes to top of mind as consumers strive to reduce waste
Market data shows that more fruits, more veggies, and spicier foods will fill the freezers of US households this year.
Bandar Foods raises $2 million to increase distribution of its modern takes on traditional Indian foods
An infusion of $2 million in Series Seed capital will help Bandar Foods bring increasingly popular Indian flavors to mainstream Americans’ everyday life through modern food technology and platforms, the company announced March 1.
Latest studies suggest probiotics may reverse childhood malnutrition
As more studies suggesting the benefits and safety of probiotics emerge, the executive director of the International Probiotics Association foresees probiotics to play a larger role against global health crises.
Sen. Pat Roberts' GMO labeling bill passes ag ctte: 'What we’re facing is not a safety or health issue, it's a market issue'
A bill that would pre-empt state laws that mandate GMO labeling (such as Act 120 in Vermont) and set up a federal voluntary labeling system instead, has passed in the Senate Agriculture Committee 14:6, but faces an uphill battle when it goes to the...
Chobani teams up with McDonald's to offer Greek yogurt-fueled smoothies and parfaits in SoCal
Fruit ‘n yogurt parfaits and McCafé smoothies at 800 McDonald’s restaurants in Southern California now feature Chobani’s Greek yogurt in as it continues to expand its presence in the foodservice market.
Voluntary reformulation fail? Salt content in British food on the rise
UK products such as tinned soup, ready meals and cheese now contain up to 186% more salt than ten years ago despite industry commitments to lower the levels, says campaign group Consensus Action on Salt and Health.
UK’s obesity strategy delayed again
The British government’s obesity strategy has been delayed again to the disappointment of public health campaigners.
Unilever gets Real with mayo
Unilever’s premium mayonnaise is seeing significant growth in the Middle East, as the company relaunches its high-end Lipton tea range at Dubai’s Gulfood show.
New Dairy Crest contract, First Milk drops prices
Dairy Crest (DC) and Dairy Crest Direct (DCD) have announced their new Davidstow Balancing Contract, while First Milk has simply cut prices for some of its UK farmers.
Demand for citrus flavour blends on the rise in Europe, says FMI
Demand for citrus flavour market is set to rise in Europe in the next ten years, says Future Market Insights (FMI) - but which are the most popular flavour blends, what is fuelling this growth and how steady is supply?
Cash available for NZ-China dairy research
New Zealand Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has announced a call for proposals for three multi-institution New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres to be supported as part of the new Catalyst Fund international research program.
Wales puts financial and technical support at heart of ambitious food and drink sector growth plan
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Wales has big plans for its food and drink industry. Having continued to attract leading global food manufacturers such as Boulder Brands and sustained companies such as Kellogg’s, AB Inbev and Unilever throughout the economic downturn, the industry in...