Tyrrells acquires German snack maker
Tyrrells Crisps has bought German organic crisp maker Aroma Snacks for an undisclosed amount – the company’s first European acquisition.
Archives for May 15, 2016
Spotlight on Turkish regulation: 'It's an easy market to enter'
Harmonisation of Turkish and EU food law make it an easy and attractive market for foreign companies, but on issues that affect public health - such as nutrient profiles, health claims, GM food and salt reduction - the country is forging its own...
Veggie burger products ‘problematic’ in Clear Labs’ analysis
Clear Labs has found rat and human DNA, substitution and pathogens in its latest round of testing with vegetable burger products particularly problematic.
Tomra-ViskoTeepak dazzle IFFA with ‘revolutionary’ detection system
Tomra and ViskoTeepak have joined forces to create and showcase a detection system at IFFA which can identify and sort defects in plastic sausage casings – a technology that could save lives.
FDA issues draft guidance for small firms to comply with FSMA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published draft guidance to assist qualified facilities to comply with a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule.
Fruit compounds could be effective against diabetes and CVD, study finds
Two compounds found in grapes and oranges could be used to form a basis of treatment for those suffering from diabetes, a study has found.
FDA developing next-gen toolbox for probiotic products
The US Food and Drug Administration is developing a next-generation toolbox for analyzing live microbial products, including DNA microarrays, metagenomic sequencing and analysis, and a whole genome database development.
State-owned Alaskan slaughterhouse up for sale due to fiscal crisis
The US Board of Agriculture and Conservation (BAC) is to privatise the Alaska-based Mt McKinley Meat and Sausage (MMM&S) plant.
Bare Bones: ‘We want to be the most convenient bone broth on the market’
The bone broth market is still in its infancy, with manufacturers and retailers alike still trying to work out how to merchandise it, but having a packaging format that makes it easy to understand and prepare could help brands really punch above their...
Thrive algae oil expands distribution after successful trial in Gelson's Market
Thrive culinary algae oil has proved a hit with shoppers at upmarket grocer Gelson's Market in southern California, and is now rolling out to "hundreds of stores on the west coast," says brand owner TerraVia.
LA Superior Court approves preliminary “natural claim” settlement in flax beverage case
As many courts are putting “natural claim” class action lawsuits on ice as the FDA probes what the term “natural” means, some companies are settling to avoid the expense and uncertainty of litigation.
Pilgrim’s Pride continues recall, taking total to over five million pounds of products
US-based chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride has now recalled over five million pounds (lb) of products between 7 April 2016 to 13 May 2016, confirmed the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Insect larvae should be used in animal feed, says EU project
Insect larvae reared on manure should be used in animal feed as a “priority”, according to the European Commission.
Traditional methods still lead the way in food safety training
Traditional training methods are still favoured over online ones, according to an industry survey.
Delfi and Orion to corner half the Indonesian chocolate market with new JV
Delfi Limited, formerly Petra Foods, and Orion Confectionery have formed a joint venture in Indonesia that will command 50% of the country’s retail chocolate market, the firms estimate.
China direct
Top official gets tough on food safety during inspection tour
One of China’s most senior legislators has called on companies to follow food safety regulations, while also instructing government officials to deal harshly with transgressions.
Environmental toxins throw a spanner into meat-cancer link: study
Environmental pollutants may play a more significant role than previously thought in the relationship between meat consumption and cancer, a study has shown.
CRF Frozen Foods lays off 250 as outbreak investigation continues
CRF Frozen Foods has temporarily laid off 250 workers at its Pasco plant as the investigation into a Listeria outbreak continues.
Brexit debate
Food firm mergers and acquisitions rise 11%
Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) climbed by 11% in the first quarter of this year, with 51 deals completed, according to business consultancy Grant Thornton.
New UK advertising rules: tighter or full of holes?
The UK is considering banning the advertising of junk foods to kids in any medium. Restrictions on using characters could however be relaxed provided they are used to push "healthier” products.
Imprinting obesity: Mum's metabolic health may have lasting impact on baby
Mothers who gain excess weight or have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy could ‘imprint’ obesity on their children, even if they are born with a normal body weight.
Australian dairy industry gets nitrogen cash boost
Australian dairy is one of four agricultural industries that will benefit from a government-funded Rural Research and Development for Profit project to improve the efficient use of nitrogen.