Winner and losers in the UK alcoholic beverage industry
Prosecco’s rise shows no signs of slowing down, but is the future less rosy for rosé wine? Mintel picks out the winners and losers in the UK’s alcoholic beverage industry in 2016.
Archives for June 7, 2016
Most Americans sit together for dinner, which more often than not is made from scratch, poll finds
Despite the intense focus in recent year on providing on-the-go food for time-crunched consumers, the vast majority of Americans still sit down together for dinner at least once a week, if not more often, according to a recent Harris Poll.
Bundaberg Brew CEO talks about making it big stateside from Down Under
An iconic beverage in its homeland Australia, Bundaberg Brew became a little hidden gem when it came stateside. With a new deal with Safeway and Albertsons, the company wants to serve more than just those in the know.
This week Down Under
Nescafé sales drop as smaller brands and coffee joints gain favour
The proportion of Australians buying instant coffee has declined over the last five years, while fresh coffee sales have increased, market research has found.
ECDC targets AMR data quality and comparability
An updated version of a protocol on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been published taking into account new interpretive criteria and recommendations from EUCAST.
Retailers failing to comply with French allergen law: Watchdog
One quarter of French supermarkets are failing to inform consumers of potential allergens in food from their fresh counters - an "unacceptable" result, says France's consumer watchdog Que Choisir.
Atria to reduce labour force at meat plant
A multi-million euro investment by Finnish meat processor Atria, at its Nurmo pork processing plant, will lead to an 80-person reduction in staff by the end of the year.
Pladis: Yildiz consolidates Godiva, Ulker, UB and DeMet's into new global business
Yildiz Holding is bringing together its core confectionery and bakery businesses to form new global company Pladis.
Obesity forum: ‘No plans’ to replace board members
The National Obesity Forum (NOF) has no plans to replace the four members who resigned last week – after a controversial pro-fat report was released by mistake – according to the organisation.
Too close to call: How do consumers really feel about GMOs?
The controversy surrounding genetic engineering may feel deafening at times with each side prolifically and loudly debating its pros and cons, but the vast majority of consumers remain unfamiliar GMOs and unclear if they pose a risk, according to a...
Changing supply chain
Interconnected diets: Two thirds of crops we consume are result of ‘food globalisation’
'Foreign' crops dominate national food consumption patterns and farming practices, according to new research that finds nearly 70% of fruit, vegetables, legumes and grains in an average country's diet originate somewhere else.
New donkey milk products in pipeline
Swiss-based donkey milk company Eurolactis is ramping up production, and is set to launch the first large-scale production of a chocolate bar made with donkey’s milk.
Hormel’s 2016 corporate responsibility report shows 27% increase of charity donations in 10 years
From reducing solid waste to investing more to the community, Hormel summarizes its social responsibility accomplishments over the past 10 years in its interactive, graphic-rich corporate responsibility report.
Yasso nails everyday indulgence: ‘We are a bright spot in the frozen novelties category’
Five-year-old Yasso – which scored an industry first in spring 2011 with the launch of the first frozen Greek yogurt bars – continues to outpace its deeper-pocketed competitors in the frozen novelties category, driven by a new wave of 'ice-cream-centric'...
Fonterra’s new cheese slice line expansion officially opens
Fonterra has officially opened its new slice-on-slice cheese expansion at Eltham, New Zealand, with the plant now able to produce enough cheese to fill more than 3bn burgers each year.
Ongoing US lawsuit may add wrinkles to proposed Syngenta, ChemChina sale
An ongoing lawsuit regarding GM corn may add some challenges to the potential sale of Syngenta to ChemChina, says expert.
Antioxidant therapy: Could polyphenols reverse endothelial dysfunction in diabetics?
Polyphenols present a promising approach to restoring normal endothelial function in people with diabetes, according to a review calling for more research on this potential ‘antioxidant therapy’.
'Local authorities determined the package contained a small amount of potentially explosive material'
Bomb scare at EFSA offices under investigation
Italian authorities are investigating a bomb scare at the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) offices yesterday.
Prime Food investment doubles Polish meat processing capacity
Danish-owned pork processor Prime Food has completed its €7.5m investment in Przechlewo, northern Poland, and is hoping to create 100 new jobs.
Peak Scientific develops gas generator with Shimadzu
Peak Scientific has introduced a gas generator for Shimadzu’s LCMS-8050 and LCMS-8060.
EU states sweat on Japanese beef trade approval
Seven EU member states are eagerly awaiting approval from Japan to increase its imports of European beef, following its recent restoration of trade with Italy.
Africa swine fever outbreak in Ukraine
Ukraine has been rocked by an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) which has left more than 700 pigs at risk of catching the highly contagious disease.
Kraft Heinz says UK sauces market still hot
Condiments colossus Kraft Heinz has hit back at the suggestion that the UK is “out of step” with its western European neighbours when it comes to table sauces.
Huge profit growth for Zambeef
Aggressive expansion across West Africa has resulted in soaring profit growth for Zambeef, but extremely strong foreign exchange headwinds have troubled analysts.
Pladis: New ‘global leader’ for biscuits and confectionery
Yildiz Holding has brought together its core biscuit, chocolate, and confectionery businesses to form a new £3.58bn multinational firm called Pladis, intended to become “a global leader” in the sector.