Global food system ‘is not sustainable’
The world faces devastating climate change consequences, unless we radically alter our food system, a leading environmentalist has warned.
Archives for May 5, 2016
Morrisons’ supply chain is ‘a key strength’: analysts
Morrisons’ role as a food manufacturer – supported by its vertically integrated supply chain – is a unique sales point, which should be communicated more effectively, according to analysts, after the retailer reported its second quarter of rising sales.
Brexit debate
Brexit backed by more smaller food firms
Support for a Brexit in next month’s EU referendum is stronger among smaller food and drink operators, with many not expecting it to make a very big difference to their businesses, according to a new survey conducted by the publisher of this website.
NFL players warned about meat laced with performance-enhancing drug
Elite athletes from the National Football League (NFL) in the US have been warned about meat in China and Mexico that may contain an anabolic drug banned by the NFL.
Canadian marketing guru's research drills down to the very words that motivate consumers
Words are powerful, and finding out what words consumers use to describe natural and organic products is one of the insights provided by Canadian marketing guru Ryan Benn on Thursday.
IFFA breaks exhibitor record
Germany’s triennial meat processing trade show IFFA is expecting to open its doors to a record 1,027 exhibitors, setting a new record of attending companies for the long-running event.
Healthier pack lunches needed to change kids' eating habits: Study
Children as young as 9 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from "discretionary" or junk foods, research has discovered.
TTIP leaks: Five points of interest for the food industry
The publication of almost 250 pages of internal documents from the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the US suggests that a deal is increasingly unlikely.
Admix extends reach with acquisition of In-Mix Flow
Mixing equipment manufacturer Admix has completed the takeover of its long-standing Danish partner In-Mix Flow for an undisclosed fee.
Foodex 2016
Food and drink crime: what tops experts’ wish list
Persuading people to share information about suspected food and drink crime, co-ordinating intelligence sharing and harnessing technology to beat criminal activity topped the wish lists of experts taking part in Food Manufacture’s Big Video Debate on...
Hands-on, point-by-point approach helps marketing maven identify trends
Marketing maven Blake Mitchell uses a hands-on—or perhaps better put, ‘palate-on’—approach to finding out what will be the next hot food trends.
Online product discovery platform RangeMe raises $4m to support US expansion
RangeMe, an online marketplace that connects retailers with products and suppliers and streamlines the product discovery process, has raised $4m in a funding round led by Simon Equity Partners, Freestyle Capital and Transmedia Capital.
Kellogg US snacks sales hit by direct store delivery shake-up
A major reorganization of Kellogg’s snacks direct store delivery system took its toll on sales in the first quarter of the year, the company has admitted.
How should mainstream retailers merchandise 'natural' foods?
How best to merchandise 'natural' foods? For some mainstream food retailers, a store within a store is the best option, says David Winter, director of sales operations and sales strategy at SPINS. For others, it makes more sense to integrate them but...
Slovak government mulls poultry origin law
In a bid to stimulate consumption of Slovakian poultry, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture has submitted a proposal to require restaurants and cafes to inform customers of the origin of the chicken they serve.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle taps organic boom with new range
Snacking chocolate brand Brownie Brittle will be highlighting its first organic line at the upcoming Sweets & Snacks Expo as consumer interest in an organic diet grows.
Where East meets West: Highlights from FI Istanbul
FoodNavigator is at Food Ingredients Istanbul, scouting out the latest ingredient trends and developments in the region. Here are some that caught our eye.
Menace to society: Age-old herbal remedies don't guarantee safety
Popular herbal medicines that have been used for many years should not be considered safe as researchers highlight gaps in toxicity and carcinogenicity testing.
The retail buyer’s guide to new products at the Healthy & Natural Show: Food
Visiting the Healthy & Natural Show and looking for the new and innovative foods and beverages? We round-up the products to check out in the food and beverage aisles.