Romanian meat processor posts higher sales due to VAT cut
Romanian meat processor Cris-Tim SRL posted increased sales in the first quarter of 2016, when its revenues rose by an estimated 19% to 20% compared with the same period a year ago.
Archives for April 25, 2016
Mettler Toledo and Peak Scientific win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Mettler Toledo Safeline and Peak Scientific were among the firms awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
3D Food Printing Conference 2016
byFlow to create ‘art on a plate’ desserts as it prepares for world tour
Dutch 3D printer manufacturer byFlow has created a portable 3D printer that prints desserts.
Millennials chose coffee based on emotional, “elevated needs,” survey finds
For most millennials, selecting coffee is an emotional decision that goes beyond meeting basic needs such as freshness and affordability to include the social and environmental impact of how it was made, according to new research.
IDFA predicts 'bright future for US dairy' as TPP will lift Vietnam export tariffs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will create new export opportunities for US dairy exports to Vietnam.
Our stool frequency claim may not be sexy – but it adds credibility to empty slogans: BENEO
A survey of over 1,000 consumers in the UK and Spain has helped German ingredients giant BENEO join the dots between its EFSA-approved stool frequency health claim on paper and what consumers look for in digestive health on pack.
UK cheese exporter Somerdale wins Queen's Award
UK cheese exporter Somerdale International has been given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
BRF strengthens Oman operation with AFK stake
Brazil’s BRF, one of the world’s largest meat processors, has entered into negotiations with frozen food distributor Al Khan Foodstuff (AFK) to acquire full control of the Omani business.
Forget weight, body shape is key indicator for heart attack risk, study finds
Excess abdominal fat is more of a risk factor for heart attacks than weight, especially for women, a Norwegian study has determined.
EFSA 'urgently' requested to assess BPA safety
The Dutch presidency has “kindly but urgently” requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to look into the safety of bisphenol A (BPA).
Chipotle has a ‘misleading, inconsistent, self-interested definition of Non-GMO,’ says (yet another) lawsuit
Just two days after a Florida judge allowed a false advertising case vs Chipotle to proceed over its non-GMO claims, a copycat case has been filed in California, providing further evidence – say attorneys – of the legal minefield marketers are walking...
Hershey acquires barkTHINS: It ‘essentially created a new form of chocolate snacking’
Ripple Brand Collective - the New York based company behind barkTHINS, a snacking chocolate brand that has ‘taken off like a rocket ship’ since its 2013 launch - has been snapped up by Hershey for an undisclosed sum.
Chinese beef firm blames falling prices for first-quarter loss
One of China’s most ambitious cattle breeders and genetics companies, Xinjiang Tianshan Animal Husbandry Bio-engineering Co, has blamed a fall in beef and mutton prices for what it predicts is a $2m loss in the first quarter of 2016.
Scientists develop a drinkable, peanut-based dietary supplement for older adults
To benefit older adults who are at a high risk of protein-energy malnutrition, scientists from the University of Georgia developed a peanut-based beverage supplement and compared its nutritional and microbiological qualities with commercial products.
Leaders ripping apart the black box
It’s hard to care when you don’t know the real supply chain picture, argues Scandinavia-based analyst Virpi Varjonen in this guest article.
How to shut down the illicit ginkgo trade
Research into the adulteration and poor manufacturing practices of ginkgo products has highlighted the need to reign in unregistered food supplements containing the botanical.
Spotlight on start-ups: 'Made in Africa' chocolate, food waste fruit jerky and umami butter
FoodNavigator will be starting a weekly feature ‘Spotlight on Start-ups’ where we interview some of the most innovative food start-ups operating in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Here we give a preview of three of them.
ADM sees ‘opportunity’ in meat alternatives
The rise in flexitarianism presents growth opportunities for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), according to the company, which said it planned to launch two new products at IFFA.
FDA to review phthalates safety following NGO petition
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to review the regulatory clearances for 30 ortho-phthalates used in food packaging.
PacBio and AATI to promote long-read DNA sequencing
Pacific Biosciences and Advanced Analytical Technologies have signed an agreement to jointly promote technology for long-read DNA sequencing.
Mondelēz revives iconic Roses brand switching to tear-off wrappers
Mondelēz has revived its iconic Cadbury Roses brand as part of a £3m ($4.3m) campaign to redesign the chocolates, its packaging, and switching to tear-off wrappers.
FSA suspends Campylobacter on chicken retail survey
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has suspended its survey measuring Campylobacter levels on chickens from retail as test methods could not be relied upon to give accurate retailer comparisons.
Icons communicate claims faster to on-the-go shoppers than words, Vermont Smoke & Cure exec says
Few shoppers in today’s on-the-go culture have time to read lengthy descriptions or claims on packages, which is one reason why Vermont Smoke & Cure recently switched to recognizable icons and color-coding as part of a massive rebranding for its...
Deep-ocean mineral water may be a better hydrator than mountain spring water, study finds
Researchers from the University of Arizona hypothesized that deep-ocean mineral water drawn from 3,000 feet underwater off the coast of Kona in Hawaii may enhance recovery of hydration and exercise performance.