Certification bodies respond to IFS suspension
Certiquality and Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark have cited ‘administrative issues’ after being temporarily suspended by International Featured Standards (IFS).
Archives for March 22, 2016
The factory of the future: Coca-Cola Enterprises sets out a vision for sustainable manufacturing
Emerging technology, big data, and innovations like smart labels and smart kitchens can help transform the food and drink industry for a sustainable future, according to a Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) report.
Italy in front on beef water use
Beef production in Italy is economical when it comes to water consumption and is below the international average for water use, according to the Italian meat body Carni Sostenibili.
Saffron Fix markets a healthier, DIY alternative to Indian take-out
Co-founder Ankita Sharma says Saffron Fix is the Blue Apron of Indian Food, giving subscribers access to hard-to-find spices and freedom to adjust measurements and ingredients.
Kellogg unveils nationwide GMO labeling plan: 'A special label for Vermont would be costly for us and our consumers'
Kellogg has joined CPG giants Mars, General Mills, and Campbell Soup in opting to roll out GMO labeling nationwide in order to comply with a GMO labeling law that comes into force in Vermont in July.
Harmless Harvest unveils new bottle, replaces HPP with enhanced filtration process offering ‘more predictable performance’
High pressure processing (HPP) gave Harmless Harvest a big point of difference in the coconut water category when it burst onto the scene in 2011 as the first ‘raw’ brand on shelf. However, its new multi-step filtration process - which replaces HPP –...
Brazilian boom in ME as exporters grow sales
Brazilian food producers BRF, JBS and Minerva all grew their Middle Eastern business in 2015, as BRF brings forward expansion plans for its Abu Dhabi factory.
Kyrgyzstan eyes China as an export market
Chinese meat processors are being courted for investment by a leading destination for the country’s meat exports.
South Asia radius
Businesses call for FTA reform as Indian exports continue to fall
Business leaders have called on the Indian government to conduct a thorough review of the country's trade agreements as experts predict this year’s exports will slump to 2010 levels.
Greenhouse gas mitigation potential from livestock sector revealed
Australian scientists believe that the world’s livestock sector could account for up to half of the global agricultural, forestry and land-use sectors’ potential to mitigate greenhouse gases while still maintaining its economic and social benefits.
India
Arjuna’s curcumin research investment translates to launches this year
Indian extracts company Arjuna Natural has been investing heavily in research into the health benefits of curcumin from turmeric ahead of a raft of new product launches later this year.
Saboro brand marks Mahindra & Mahindra entry into dairy
The Agri Business sector of Indian multi-national Mahindra & Mahindra, has announced the launch of its first branded dairy products - Saboro.
AgResearch studies could help NZ sheep milk industry
The second Sheep Milk NZ industry conference was held in Palmerston North, New Zealand recently, with more than 200 people attending.
FMI report says Greek yogurt still growing
A new report by Future Market Insights (FMI), Yoghurt Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2025 is being published in May 2016.
Cornelius Group launches Nordic division
UK company Cornelius Group has announced plans to launch a new business arm in Scandinavia, with a view to flexing its muscles in a region of potential growth for the company.
HKScan wins environmental plant permit
Nordic meat giant HKScan has won crucial environmental permits necessary for the business to run slaughter and meat processing work at its unfinished Rauma facility in Finland.
Snaxpo 2016
Sekar Laut to bring Indonesian crackers to US ready-to-eat snacks market
Indonesian business Sekar Laut is seeking a US manufacturer to help launch its crackers as a ready-to-eat snack in the American market.
ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
What does it take to give a niche ingredient superfood staying power? A re-think of the supply chain
What does it take to give a niche ingredient sustained consumer demand rather than a brief moment of superfood fame? A radical re-think of how you control the supply chain can help. FoodNavigator spoke to two companies that are doing just that.
A&W vows to learn from outbreak
Final count: More than 900 sick from imported cucumbers
An outbreak of Salmonella from cucumbers which sickened more than 900 people and was first announced in September last year is over, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hello, Peanut! eases parents' fears about introducing ground nut to kids
Assured Bites Inc.’s launch of Hello, Peanut! in early March gives caretakers a much-needed tool with which they can confidently, safely and systematically introduce children to peanuts to reduce the risk they will develop a potentially deadly allergy to...
Expo West 2016
Kombucha must overcome taste, texture perceptions to appeal to mainstream, KeVita exec says
Explosive consumer interest in functional beverages and bold flavors have prompted retailers in the natural channel to pack their shelves with national and regional brands of kombucha – completely saturating the category and limiting the growth potential...
Omega-3 neglected in malnutrition product formulations: Researchers
Omega-3 content is a neglected issue when formulating products to combat severe acute malnutrition in children, say international researchers.
Sugar tax
Sugar tax could spark industry legal action
Soft drinks companies are looking into options, including legal action, in the wake of the government plans to introduce a soft drinks tax.
Egypt wheat row turns toxic
Egypt’s wheat import dispute continues, with mixed messages on fungal infection rates sparking panic about cancer-causing bread, as a currency devaluation puts strain on food prices.
Industrial potential for method that mass produces natural preservatives
Food innovation company TOP BV and Phytonext have put the finishing touches on a research method that produces natural preservatives on an industrial scale.
Urbanisation responsible for India’s soaring breakfast cereals market
India’s breakfast cereal market has been growing at an annualised rate of over 22% over the last five years, driven largely by an increasing preference for western lifestyles and tastes.
Minister seeks to transform India into a food processing re-export hub
India’s food processing minister has called on international food companies to manufacture their products in India’s “mega food parks” before re-exporting these to a country of their choosing.
Expo West 2016 Debut: RiceBran Technologies launches smoothie-on-the-go NukaCha
Riding the wave of smoothie enthusiasm, Arizona-based RiceBran Technologies launches… powder in a bottle?
Industry united in condemning Brussels terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels today have left at least 34 people dead, in a series of coordinated attacks that have been condemned by industry and world leaders alike.
Danube Soya ends use of glyphosate as desiccant in EU soy
Environment MEPs call for glyphosate ban
The EU Commission should not renew the approval of glyphosate as long as concerns remain about its carcinogenicity, said MEPs.
Bartlett plans potato push in ME
British potato producer Albert Bartlett is pushing ahead with its expansion into the Middle East through its Al Dahra Bartlett JV, with more UAE marketing and plans for Saudi retail.