Premium Brands to buy Fletcher’s for $5m
Canadian food manufacturer Premium Brands Holdings Corporation is to acquire a range of assets from high-end bacon-and-sausage producer Fletcher’s Fine Foods, in a deal worth $5m.
Archives for August 15, 2016
FOOD VISION USA: Is the food industry working for or against the consumer?
Making a profit and promoting health are not mutually exclusive, and healthy food brands now generate some serious profits. But no business will willingly engage in initiatives that could damage sales of its biggest – and sometimes unhealthiest - legacy...
Brazil to overtake US as world’s top meat exporter
Brazil will continue to challenge the US for the position of being the world’s biggest meat producer and exporter over the next decade, according to government estimates.
Confectionery industry open to pan-EU 250 calorie cap per portion
Nestlé, Mars and Mondelēz are willing to discuss setting an industry-wide 250 kcal limit on confectionery portions across Europe.
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Minister: Manufacturers' responsibility to push food safety awareness
Food manufacturers should invest some of their profits to promote awareness of food safety, and consumers should use gadgets to check for adulteration.
One in four Hong Kong soy sauces found to contain traces of carcinogen
More than a quarter of soy sauce brands tested by the Hong Kong Consumer Council have been found to contain a possibly carcinogenic compound, while a similar number failed to meet the most basic overseas quality standards.
Soy could help cut diabetes and heart risk in PCOS patients
Consumption of soy isoflavones by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could help prevent diabetes and cardiac problems, a new study has found.
Benchmark challenge: Australian additive reforms push sector into global thinking
Australia’s feed sector wants to benchmark improvements created by 2015 reforms on additive imports and better engage with the global market, industry heads say.
Geltor seeks to disrupt the gelatin market with potentially game-changing animal-free alternative
If you think producing gelatin from a genetically engineered micro-organism in fermentation tanks doesn’t sound like something Grandma would do; hydrolyzing collagen from animal skin, bones and connective tissues on an industrial scale isn’t exactly a...
When it comes to grocery shopping, children have a lot of clout
What differences in shopping habits do childless households have compared to ones with children? A lot, a new study by Packaged Facts reveals. We chat with founders of two smaller brands who market directly to children and get their take.
Kellogg giving away Special K packs to mark US Olympics gold medal success
Kellogg has unveiled special-edition packs of Special K it is giving away free to mark the US Olympic gymnastics gold medal wins.
PLUS: Investigation into E. coli O157 outbreak linked to cheese continues
Source not identified as PHE declares outbreak over
An outbreak of E. coli O157 which sickened 161 people has ended, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Loma switches grade of test pieces
Loma Systems has changed its range of ferrous, brass non-ferrous and stainless steel test pieces.
Supermarkets identified as main junk-food source for consumers: Study
Improving access to healthy foods may not be as effective in changing dietary habits as previously thought, as a study identifies supermarkets as the main source of junk food among consumers.
UPM Conveyors helps Tims Dairy ramp up yogurt production
UPM Conveyors has worked with UK company Tims Dairy to deliver the necessary expansion required to meet commercial demand.
Cadbury pulls ‘discriminatory' TV ad in Australia
Mondelēz has been ordered to pull a TV ad in Australia for Cadbury Picnic that featured a fast-speaking Indian man.
Activists take fight against US sale of foie gras to court
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is violating federal law by allowing the production and sale of foie gras, it was claimed in court yesterday.
Cattle consumption must be halved to hit EU climate targets
Slashing cattle consumption by 50% will have a bigger environmental impact than cutting food waste, new research suggests.
Natural gum can improve tapioca starch performance and keep ‘clean label’ intact: study
A natural gum can be used to improve the functionality of tapioca starch without impacting ‘clean label’ claims, according to new research.
The future of tea: From hangover cures to tea jellies, Tetley’s top five predictions
From teas enriched with medicines to programmable tea taps, the humble brew could see a dramatic evolution over the coming years, says Tetley. Even the concept of tea consumed as a liquid could be challenged.
Poor diet and high blood pressure fuelling China’s heart disease epidemic: Study
Worsening dietary trends and soaring blood pressure levels will contribute to millions of new cases of heart attacks and strokes in China over the next two decades, researchers claim.
France experiences increase in pork exports
Exports of pork from France have increased by 11% to 232,000 tonnes for the first half of the year, according to latest figures from France Customs.