BRF spin-off creates halal unit
Brazilian meat processor BRF has announced plans to set up a subsidiary tasked with strengthening the meat giant’s supply of meat to Muslim consumers.
Archives for June 30, 2016
Anthrax-tainted meat linked to multiple deaths
Two people have died and seven have been hospitalised after eating meat contaminated with anthrax in Kazakhstan, according to the country’s National Economy Ministry.
GlobalMeatNews Survey
Russian trade ban inflicts maximum damage
Russia’s politically-motivated decision to slash meat imports continues to be a bloody thorn in the side of the meat industry, according to an exclusive GlobalMeatNews survey.
Joint health rich field for innovation, panelists agree
Joint health is seen as an innovative category, whereas bone health is a more stable, mature market, said participants in yesterday’s Brand Panel in William Reed’s online Bone & Joint Health. Experts from Jarrow Formulas, NBTY and NOW Foods participated...
UK dairy recovering after ‘dreadful’ two years: minister
The UK dairy industry may be turning a corner after a “dreadful” couple of years – but Brexit has created nervousness about the future of the market – the food and farming minister has claimed.
Ireland to address exporters amid Brexit ‘shock’
Bord Bia will host a post-Brexit strategy briefing to calm the nerves of food and drink firms after a survey revealed 40% of levy payers expect sales to decline.
GFSI and UNIDO to help improve food safety in China, South East Asia and Africa
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) around food safety.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: What are GMOs and how do they impact the health of humans and Earth?
With the effective date for Vermont’s GMO labeling law officially here and the debate surrounding whether and how to identify genetically engineered ingredients in food and beverage continuing to amplify, a recent CivicScience poll uncovered a startling...
Should firms be allowed to label potassium chloride as 'potassium salt'? NuTek petitions the FDA
Allowing companies to label potassium chloride as ‘potassium salt’ on food labels would ‘demystify’ the ingredient for consumers and help the industry achieve the dual goals of lowering sodium and increasing potassium, argues a citizen’s petition filed...
No PayDay: Hershey rejects Mondelēz $23bn takeover approach
Hershey has rejected a takeover approach from Mondelēz International that would have created ‘the world’s largest candy company.’
EU urged to recognise authenticity progress by food operators
Recommendations on how the public and private sector can promote integrity and authenticity in the food chain have been made at a conference.
Loma wins Crown Chicken inspection tender
Loma Systems has installed two X-ray machines in a chicken processing plant to inspect whole birds that are skin packed in aluminium foil trays.