HKScan admits ‘unsatisfactory’ performance
Finnish meat processor HKScan has posted a drop in operating income for the first quarter of 2016 as price competition, coupled with a pork surplus in Scandinavia, caused a dip in performance.
Archives for May 4, 2016
Big falls in Russian meat imports predicted for 2016
Russian meat imports will fall as demand for foreign meat drops and companies cut back on how much they buy abroad, according to the Russian Institute for Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR).
Transatlantic trade deal could have 'severe impact' on EU beef
EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has called on the EC to exercise caution in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal, after a study revealed European beef producers could see incomes fall.
Italy investigates ongoing Listeria outbreak
An investigation is ongoing in Italy into Listeria illnesses with a suggested link to pork.
Noodle producer shuts after unsanitary inspection findings
A San Francisco noodle company has stopped production after US regulators found unsanitary conditions during inspections.
Seegene creates JV in Mexico to accelerate adoption of molecular diagnostic tech
Seegene has established a joint venture in Mexico and is looking to diversify business into markets including food safety testing.
Food crop yield to benefit from nanoparticle innovation, study predicts
Nanoparticle technology could be used to improve the way beans absorb nutrients, boosting growth in order to meet the demand for food, a study has highlighted.
Brazilian brands strengthen US business initiatives this summer
Members of the Brazilian Cocoa, Chocolate, Peanut, and Candies Manufacturers Association will be making stops in the US to further the country’s stateside business initiatives, including the upcoming Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.
Algae Life Sciences announces 239 structure/function claims
The claims relate to the company’s AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin product, which is extracted from certified organic Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.
Quest Nutrition invites die-hard fans to invent the future at Quest Labs
When Nick Robinson joined Quest Nutrition in January 2011, it had just sold its first protein bar. “The world didn't know who we were,” he says. “But they were about to.” Five years later, Quest is valued at more than a billion dollars, and Robinson is...
Liquid form of Fibersol soluble fiber can help solve no-cal mouthfeel issues
Fibersol-2L, a liquid version of the Fibersol line of corn-based fiber ingredients, has been launched by the partnership of Matsutani and Archer Daniels Midland to help solve some of the mouthfeel issues that plague low- and no-calorie beverages and...
US pumps cash into sustainable livestock research
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made $16m (£11m) available through a series of grants to fund research into advancing methods of sustainable livestock production.
Sustainable manufacturing: unlocking the future
Sustainable manufacturing is the process of creating products through economically-sound processes that minimise the negative environmental impacts, while also conserving energy and natural resources. It carries significant promise for food and drink...
Coconut oil bread? Swapping fat in bread dough could help control blood sugar
Altering the type of fat used in bread baking could help to blunt post-meal spikes in blood sugar, say researchers.
Denmark chews over carbon tax on foods
Denmark is considering a carbon tax on foods following research that suggests consumers need to be pushed rather than nudged towards ethical diets.
Sartorius Intec explains detection sensitivity in freefall metal detectors
Best practice must be to ensure test pieces are placed in the centre of the coil where it is least sensitive to foreign bodies when doing validation for freefall metal detectors, according to Sartorius.
Meat and vegetarian stabilisers on show at IFFA
Stabilisers for sausage and vegetarian products are to be unveiled at IFFA, the international meat show that will be held in Frankfurt next week.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Sugar tax one step closer to implementation in Thailand
Soft drinks could cost up to 25% more in Thailand after the National Reform Steering Assembly’s health panel approved by 153 votes to two a proposal to increase taxes for non-alcoholic drinks with high content of sugar.
China’s Fuyuan taking over Burra Foods
Australian dairy ingredient processor Burra Foods has announced a change in shareholding in the company as part of its plans to improve market access and raise capital to expand its processing facility in Korumburra, Victoria.
Lallemand joins forces with Nutritech in New Zealand
Vitec Nutrition, Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s New Zealand entity, is to merge with local player, Nutritech International, to become the dominant supplier of animal nutrition technologies in that market.