Cargill revenue pulled down by falling beef exports
Cargill, one of the world’s largest agricultural traders, has reported its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months up to 29 February 2016.
Archives for April 6, 2016
Frontier Snacks taps into ‘bite-sized’ trend: ‘This business is all about perseverance’
When you launch a new food brand, says Frontier Snacks Inc founder Matt Oscamou, “people will tell you a 100 things you should know about working in this industry, and you’ll say ‘I won’t make that mistake,’ but the reality is, you almost certainly will.”
China pounces on Marfrig's Argentinian assets
Brazilian meat processing giant Marfrig has sold a raft of its Argentinian assets to the red meat Chinese business Black Bamboo Enterprises, a subsidiary of Foresun Group.
Flavour Trends
Fermented foods: Where flavour and function combine
The quest for novel taste sensations that strike the right note with consumers means food makers are constantly on the look-out for new flavours or food production methods - and the trend for fermented ticks both boxes.
Heard of soursop, ditakh or cashew apple flavour? You'll need to if you want to break into Africa, says Aromatech
Flavour firm Aromatech has developed a range of flavours specifically designed to appeal to African consumers based on local fruit - but European consumers looking for new, exotic tastes will also love them, it says.
In-house show for bars, buns, wafers, tortillas and cakes
Bosch Packaging: ‘Lean production is the key driver of short throughput time’
Lean production is the key driver of short throughput time, according to Bosch Packaging Technology, following its first in-house show at its Schiedam factory in the Netherlands.
Rabobank dairy report says upturn after challenging 2016
According to Rabobank, the global dairy market shouldn’t expect any growth until 2017.
Australian livestock exporters air concern over ‘fundamental problems’ with reform
The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) has welcomed government reform to streamline export certification processes, but harbours concern over the amount it will save meat producers.
El Niño wreaks havoc on Philippines food production
Dry and wet spells brought by El Niño and La Niña are threatening the Philippines’ food security, an official has warned a special government committee on food and climate change.
Veterinary drug rules must boost innovation, says IFAH-Europe
New EU legislation on veterinary medicines must increase innovation in the meat and livestock sector, Roxane Feller, secretary general of the International Federation of Animal Health (IFAH-Europe), told GlobalMeatNews.
Major brands dump palm oil supplier IOI following RSPO suspension
Four of the world’s biggest food companies have moved swiftly to cease trading with Malaysian firm IOI after it fell foul of sustainable palm oil rules, but NGOs say it’s too little too late.
Salt of the Earth launches sodium-cutting ingredient for meat products
Sustainable sea salt solution business Salt of the Earth has launched a two-in-one ingredient that it claims can improve flavour and cut sodium levels in a range of foodstuffs.
Chr Hansen posts strong Q2 results – but nutrition growth ‘modest’
Downturn in yoghurt probiotic use propped up by supplements: Chr Hansen CFO
Chief financial officer (CFO) for ingredients giant Chr Hansen says there has been a downturn in use of probiotics in yoghurts over the last five years due to the EU’s ban on the term – but food supplements are weathering the storm.
Labeling what it takes to burn calories could help curb overeating, public health advocate says
Adding “activity equivalent” labels to packaged food could help fight the obesity epidemic more effectively than listing calories alone, argues a top public health advocate.
Farewell to US mainstream chocolates’ golden age? It’s possible, says UBS
Mainstream players like Hershey may struggle to maintain grip on the US chocolate market amid rising competition and a shift to seasonal and premium products, claims an analyst at Swiss-based financial services firm UBS.
Halt the rise! WHO calls for action on diabetes rates
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for action this World Health Day to halt the rise of diabetes, rates of which have almost quadrupled since 1980.
Lindt USA CEO resigns
CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli’s USA Thomas Linemayr has announced plans to leave the company at the end of the month.
Canadean dairy summit to look at European dairy issues
The second Canadean Dairy Innovation Summit 2016 brings together European dairy cooperatives, manufacturers and private companies to provide an update one year on from the milk quota removal, explore the latest innovations, how to expand into...
INTERVIEW
UK supplier brings insect protein to Europe: “We are laying the foundation on which to build the industry,” says Mophagy founder
FoodNavigator talks insect innovation and EU regulation with the founder of UK insect start-up, Mophagy, that has just landed official European distribution rights for Entomo Farms.
Asian food industry lobby names new executive director
Food Industry Asia has named Matt Kovac as its new executive director after serving in an interim role since November 2015.
Nestlé expands Singapore age nutrition research centre with A*STAR
Nestlé will expand its innovation activities in Asia by opening of a research centre in Biopolis, Singapore’s biomedical research hub.
Nada Moo! frozen coconut desserts roll out at Whole Foods nationwide as plant-based trend gathers pace
When Nada Moo frozen coconut desserts first hit shelves at Whole Foods in Austin, Texas, in 2005, the target audience was vegans and people with food intolerances. Today, it’s sharing real estate with Ben & Jerry’s and enjoyed by consumers across...
Marketing children’s products without advertising to kids takes finesse & balancing parents’ desires
Anyone who has shopped with children knows they heavily influence grocery purchases, but with advertising directly to kids frowned upon by many adults, children’s food and beverage manufacturers must embrace less direct strategies that balance what...
Elderberry extracts may protect air travelers from colds and flu
Supplementation with a standardized elderberry extract may reduce the duration and symptoms of the common cold for air travelers, report scientists from Griffith University in Australia.