Cert ID: Exporters to US must plan ahead to meet FSMA requirements
EU manufacturers exporting to the US should consider adding a FSMA module to their next audit to ensure they meet requirements, according to Cert ID.
Archives for June 16, 2016
India to bolster pork industry
Senior Punjabi government officials have visited UK pork factories to develop production methods, with India braced for a surge in meat demand.
‘Make Europe's food healthier by 2017,’ Council tells member states
The Council of Health Ministers has called on member states to draw up national plans to improve Europe's food composition by the end of 2017.
Green packaging makes food seem healthier - but not for discerning organic shoppers
Discount shoppers believe a product tastes healthier if it comes in a 'healthy', green packaging - but organic shoppers have a more critical eye and are less affected by packaging, researchers have found.
Call for UK Eatwell Guide overhaul sparks 'real food' debate
A call for the new UK healthy eating guidelines to be completely overhauled has reignited debate among nutrition experts.
Halal range launches with 16 lines on Amazon Fresh
Haloodies, the halal food brand aimed at millennial Muslims, has launched 16 lines with Amazon Fresh.
Sports food is general food, says long-awaited Commission report
Sports food belongs under general food law not the upcoming Food for Specific Groups (FSG) regulation, the European Commission has concluded in a report that will leave industry opinion divided.
Taste Test Friday
Taste Test Friday: Banza chickpea pasta with One Hop Kitchen Bolognese offers a twist on a classic
On the menu for this edition of Taste Test Friday is a blind sampling of a classic American-Italian meal: pasta with Bolognese sauce – but with a twist.
Corn preservation method alters growth performance in pigs, finds Chinese study
Pigs getting a diet with organic-acid preserved corn have higher feed intake and boosted performance, say researchers.
Singapore
C&C ties up third Asia-Pacific distribution deal in two months
C&C Group has announced yet another new distribution partnership to distribute more of its portfolio brands in Asia with the signing of an agreement with InterBev in Singapore, a subsidiary of ThaiBev.
KKR buys stake in Indonesian poultry major
Singapore-based agri-food company, Japfa, which focuses on supplying protein staples to emerging Asian markets, has announced the purchase by a global investment firm of over 10% of its interest in PT Japfa Cornfeed Indonesia.
Australian cattle killed with sledgehammer in Vietnamese abattoir
‘Abhorrent’ footage aired in Australia shows what is believed to be cattle unlawfully exported to Vietnam being bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer.
Ukrainan meat production grows in the face of headwind
Meat production in Urkaine increased marginally in the first five months of the year, according to the country’s State Statistical Service.
Biosensor developed to identify allergens faster
Canadian scientists have developed a nanotechnology and aptamer based biosensor to detect allergens such as peanut protein and gluten.
Latest EU protected meat names revealed
The European Commission has protected four more meat traditional products from Croatia, France, and Spain by adding them to the EU’s list of protected ‘geographical indications’.
Thailand
JJ-Muntons joint-venture inaugurates Chonburi plant
JJ-Muntons has opened a new 3,000 square-metre manufacturing facility in Thailand, which features one of the world’s biggest vacuum driers.
Not so fast: First fasting supplement takes cautious approach to claims
Start-up Nowrish has launched the first fasting supplement - a mix of vitamins, minerals and herbs formulated to support the body’s cleansing, immune, digestive and energy production systems during periods of fasting like Ramadan, but without making any...
Teen obesity a ‘significant predictor’ of liver disease in later life
Older teen males who are overweight or obese could be at a higher risk for liver disease later on in life, a study suggests.
Frutarom Savory Solutions launches listeria-fighting additive
Ingredients manufacturer Frutarom Savory Solutions has entered an additive onto the market, designed to reduce listeria contamination in cured meat.
What will be the next hot probiotic product? Ganeden announces finalists to its Probiotic Innovation Jumpstart program
A probiotic smoothie bowl, probiotic creamy spread, or probiotic “protein energy balls” product will win the hearts of judges at IFT and award the entrepreneurs behind it with $25,000 and Ganeden’s support.
Soup To Nuts Podcast
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: How can stakeholders overcome challenges facing plant-based innovation?
Sales of plant-based alternatives to animal products may be growing fast, but the road ahead for the industry is far from smooth with several substantial hurdles threatening to hold back the industry, according to key stakeholders.