China’s pork imports will hit record highs
Imports of pig meat to China will boom by a third as the government shuts down unsuitable farms and the sow herd shrinks to an historic low, analysts have claimed.
Archives for July 5, 2016
Danish Crown: no post-Brexit meat drop
Meat processor Danish Crown has spoken about the 'good market' for pork in Europe as the continent comes to terms with Britain’s vote to leave the EU.
Phantom fullness: It’s not the calories that count, it’s consistency
A thick, low-calorie milkshake will leave you feeling fuller than one that is high in calories but thin – a finding that could have the potential to help people lower their energy intake, according to new research.
Vermont GMO-labeling law went into effect, what comes next?
When Vermont’s GMO-labeling law became effective last Friday on July 1, some companies were prepared, while others weren’t.
Fund assesses its decentralised approach to Asia-Pacific development
Government representatives and agricultural development specialists have gathered in Hanoi to discuss over two days the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s approach to decentralising its operations in Asia and the Pacific.
Caffeine claim calamity should give nutrient profiles wings
The European Commission has started the first phase of its investigation into the need for nutrient profiles, with a report expected in spring 2017. Yet with the caffeine claim fiasco ongoing, it’s never been clearer how necessary the profiles are.
Protein-rich foods to be developed in Dutch collaboration
Three Dutch food firms have joined forces with a research company to create a consortium focused on developing protein-rich foods.
Brexit impact
FDF launches six-step manifesto to ease Brexit
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a six-step manifesto to help Britain’s biggest manufacturing sector cope with Brexit – the “UK’s most significant peacetime challenge ever”, according to its director general Ian Wright.
Twinkies go public: Hostess sets out growth vision under new owner Gores Holdings
Frozen goods, in-store bakery and foodservice have been flagged up as key growth areas for Hostess in the wake of its acquisition by a division of private equity firm The Gores Group.
trimino co-founder: ‘Our aim is to completely dominate the protein water market’
Many protein-packed shakes have a loyal following, but they can also pack a hefty caloric punch if you’re sipping them at your desk rather than after a grueling workout, observes Casey Hoban, who says growing numbers of consumers are seeking beverages...
More consumers understand prebiotics, survey shows
Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics—what do consumers understand about these concepts? Preliminary results from a new survey indicate the word is starting to get out, at least among habitual supplement users.
France will trial mandatory country of origin labelling for two years
France will be trialling mandatory country of origin labelling for meat and dairy in prepared foods for two years, a move which has split industry.
Growing Asia-Pacific demand drives cautious global dairy growth
With three of the world’s leading dairy brands, Asia-Pacific will drive modest growth in the global market, alongside increased demand from the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.
Commission: Hungary's food chain inspection fee breached rules
Hungary's former food chain inspection fee method has been found to be in breach of EU rules.
Lab-grown meat to ‘revolutionise’ food sector
Tel-Aviv business SuperMeat has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise investment in developing technology that makes lab-grown poultry a viable replacement in the meat industry.
Lower risk of death linked to higher unsaturated fat intake: Study
Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats may lower the risk of death, according to a Harvard study.
Could Omega-6 rich oils lessen trans fat health issues?
The type of unsaturated fat used alongside trans-fats in food could play a role in modifying negative effects, a new study suggests.
Lindt seizes on Australian growth with $45m Sydney plant
Lindt has opened a factory in Sydney to capitalize on the growth it has enjoyed in the Australian market.
Bunge, Wilmar to partner to develop Vietnamese feed chain
Bunge Limited and Wilmar International Limited are set to team up in a joint venture to develop the supply chain of soybean products in Vietnam.
Gut-targeted supplement shown to ‘switch off’ food cravings in study
A supplement based on a molecule produced by gut bacteria could be used to suppress the appetite for high-calorie foods, according to a study.
Heliae boosts astaxanthin production, nears entry into algal omega-3s space
EF Hutton, a one-time stock brokerage, used to bill itself as “the quiet company.” Arizona-based Heliae could be said to have filled that role in the algal ingredients space, though that stance may be changing.
Vita Ice is a ‘blatant and deceptive knock-off of Sparkling Ice,’ claims Talking Rain
Vita Ice – a sparkling flavored water brand that first hit stores in 2013 – is a “blatant and deceptive knock-off” of Sparkling Ice, claims Sparkling Ice brand owner Talking Rain in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Vita Ice brand owner Klarbrunn Inc.
German grocery giant Lidl’s baby steps into the US so far
Lidl's scouts are eyeing locations along the East Coast for its first US stores, but other than that, the retailer's US expansion plans have been mostly under wraps.
USDA addresses concerns about the narrow definition of 'bioengineered'
Federal GMO labeling bill a step closer after 65-32 cloture vote in Senate
The US Senate has voted to proceed to final debate on a federal GMO labeling bill in a cloture vote of 65-32, with the Senate set to vote on final passage as early as Thursday (July 7).
Meat Market Cooperative receives $3m grant
New York City councillors have awarded Meat Market Cooperative (Co-Op) a cheque for $3.45m to help the world’s largest meat distribution centre install emergency power generators.
Consumer survey suggests Vermont GMO labels ‘strongly mislead consumers,’ claims CRA
An industry-backed survey of 1,665 online primary shoppers suggests that Vermont’s mandatory GMO labels “strongly mislead consumers,” claims the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).