Why are carcinogens in the food chain evading scrutiny?
Vegetable oil, processed food, infant formula and cancer: All the ingredients for a consumer food scare over the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD are there - so why hasn't there been one yet?
Archives for May 18, 2016
Handtmann launches groundbreaking vacuum filler
Meat portioning machinery designer Handtmann has launched a “highly innovative” vacuum filler with an improved hygienic design feature that helps protect processors against food safety hazards.
MHP exports rise despite ‘low’ poultry prices
Chicken meat exports climbed at MHP in the first quarter of 2016, despite the Ukraine-based agro-industrial grain and poultry producer reporting plummeting pre-tax profits during the period.
Stalemate at EU glyphosate talks, no vote taken
The glyphosate dossier is to be handed over to the Commission, following on from the PAFF committee's failure today to generate a vote on the controversial herbicide.
Justin's founder: We had a lot of suitors, but Hormel ticked all the right boxes
While going from zero to a forecasted $100m in revenues in fiscal 2017 largely under your own steam (it sold a minority stake to VMG Partners in 2013) is no mean feat, tying the knot with Hormel will propel Justin’s nut butter into CPG’s major league,...
Industry Voices - Ewa Hudson, Head of Health and Wellness at Euromonitor International
Emerging markets: Where is the growth in fortified and functional confectionery?
Global business intelligence provider Euromonitor International casts an eye over the global market for fortified and functional confectionery.
Italy still has more to offer North Americans, Eattiamo founders say
A team of young Italian entrepreneurs wants to bring lesser-known classic Italian goods, made by small producers for generations, to the US for the first time.
Temperature, time and right enzyme: How to give meat-based ready meals a gourmet makeover
The right combination of fruit-based enzymes, low temperatures and a slow cooking process can allow ready meal manufacturers to tap into the trend for slow-cooked meats and add value to cheaper cuts, say Norwegian researchers.
Serving suggestions play important role in consumer expectations and willingness to buy
Pack images that depict serving suggestions play a vital role in driving consumer expectations and ‘willingness to buy’, say researchers.
Food safety focus for New Zealand research centre
The New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre has been officially launched.
Bean sprout warning reinstated after Salmonella findings
South Australian health authorities have re-issued a warning on mung bean sprouts almost a month after saying they were safe to eat.
Britvic ‘well placed’ to deal with UK sugar tax
Britvic says its growing portfolio of ‘better for you’ soft drinks means it is well positioned to deal with the UK’s sugar tax, which is due to come into effect in 2018.
Norway under pressure from TTIP to lower meat tax
Norway could face pressure to lower its meat import tariffs should it seek a trade agreement with the US to compete with the planned EU-US Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP), experts warn.
Wellard wins Indonesian permits for beef exports
Australian livestock exporter Wellard has secured permits from the Indonesian government to ship 250,000 live cattle to the archipelago state between May and August this year.
Good Chocolate Company's heart health chocolate comes to UK and Denmark
The Good Chocolate Company is to introduce better-for-you chocolate brand Lavlé, containing Barry Callebaut’s Acticoa, to the UK and Denmark.
Food Vision Asia 2016
Food Vision Asia to return to Singapore as an annual event
More than 160 senior industry figures from Asia-Pacific and beyond gathered at the Grand Hyatt in Singapore recently for the inaugural Food Vision Asia.
Che bello! Australian Tuscans getting as good as the originals
A wine region over 15,000 kilometres from Tuscany is emerging as a primo producer of Italian varieties and styles, and has even matching the Italians at their own game.
Four lessons from animals and nature that helped propel EPIC Provisions’ rapid rise
The inclination for most when they see a storm brewing on the horizon is to run the other way and take shelter – but not bison, and not the co-founders of EPIC Provisions who attribute the meteoric growth of their meat bars in part to their decision not...
US specialty and natural cheese market booming, hitting $17.4bn in 2015
A report by Packaged Facts estimates the total US retail sales of the natural and specialty cheese market at $17.4bn, growing at CAGR of 4.1% since 2011, largely driven by lower prices and the consumer snacking trend.
US organic food & beverage sales rose 10.6% to $39.8bn in 2015, says OTA
US sales of organic food and drink surged 10.6% to $39.8bn in 2015, significantly ahead of the 3% growth in the overall food market, with some segments up more than 30% year-on-year, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA).