US beef growing in Japan
US beef exporters continue to gain market share as they battle with Australia for dominance in Japan, despite the favourable tariffs enjoyed by Australia’s producers, according to trade data.
Archives for August 17, 2016
UK sugar tax: Government unveils plans and consultation
The UK government has confirmed details of its plans for a tax on sugar sweetened beverages, launching a consultation on the levy along with its long-awaited childhood obesity strategy today.
Irradiation is not a food safety panacea - NFU
Irradiation could be used as a “mop up operation” to compensate for unsanitary conditions and inadequate procedures, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU) which voiced its opposition to proposed regulation.
High and low cholesterol levels seem to raise death risk, study finds
Healthy cholesterol levels are a fine balancing act as a new study has revealed both high and low levels can increase chances of an early death.
Thai functional beverage firm takes US$4m stake in coconut processor
Thailand functional beverages manufacturer Sappe has taken a 40% stake coconut processor Coconut Factory Co Ltd for US$4 million.
New strategy: Scotland weighs up food taxes and ad bans
Scotland’s new food authority is prepared to take the hard-line on tackling obesity, with a junk food tax and advertising bans under consideration.
Shoppers aren’t confused by our labels, Chobani tells court: ‘Plaintiffs count on a consumer who is a veritable fool’
A false advertising lawsuit alleging that Chobani’s labels are confusing and deceptive, paints American consumers as credulous fools unable to apply common sense when they go shopping, argues the yogurt maker in court documents urging the judge to toss...
Kiva releases cannabis chocolate bars despite difficulty imposed by state regulation
The increasing demand for consuming cannabis through confections has pushed the California-based Kiva to launch its first CBD chocolate bar line.
Beyond snacks: 'Plant-based' trend takes almonds in new directions
While they are pretty small fry right now in volume terms, emerging application areas for almonds from cultured nut artisanal yogurts, cheeses and desserts, and center-plate savory products to nut-butter-filled bars and ‘Paleo’ pancake mixes, could be...
Injury risk in US chicken sector drops
The rate of workplace injuries and staff sick leave in the US chicken industry continues to improve, according to health and safety figures for the white-meat sector.
Nestlé Waters sees growth in emerging markets and premium brands
Nestlé Waters has posted sales of CHF 3.9bn ($4.1bn) in its 2016 half yearly report, with 4.2% organic growth.
Dairy in sales decline as Danone tops global dairy rankings again
New research from Euromonitor shows continued economic and political instability in the world’s biggest economies is dramatically affecting the global performance of dairy, with what initially appears to be a 9% decline in retail value sales in 2015, and...
Try The World: ‘You won’t need to go grocery shopping anymore except for your fresh ingredients’
Co-founder of Try The World David Foult was surprised about how well his company’s product, a subscription box and online marketplace with goods from all around the world, is doing in the US.
Cheese awards to form part of inaugural international cheese festival
Entries are being sought for the 29th annual World Cheese Awards, which take place in San Sebastián, Spain.
Africa and Asia set to become UK’s biggest suppliers in wake of Brexit
Africa and Asia could take the EU’s place as exporters of fruit and veg for the UK following Brexit, retailers say.
‘Inexcusable’ childhood obesity strategy a ‘missed opportunity,’ say campaigners
The British government’s long-awaited obesity strategy for children was released today to a chorus of criticism from medical experts and campaigners, dismayed the measures did not go further.
Sweden investigating 19 Salmonella illnesses
An outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened 19 people is being investigated in Sweden.
Hungarian poultry sales to rise due to VAT cut
Hungary’s poultry sales could increase by up to 5% next year due to the government’s decision to cut the value-added tax (VAT) on chicken, according to senior industry representatives.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Philippines grocery retail market ‘stands out in Asia’
Backed by solid economic growth, increasing incomes and strong domestic demand, the Philippines stands out as one of the top burgeoning retail markets in Asia.
Only one-in-four Australian pregnant women adhere to folic acid and iodine guidelines
Australian women are well aware that folic acid (PFS) and iodine (IS) are recommended supplements to take during pregnancy, but only a quarter of them adhere to the recommendations, scientists report.
Aus-NZ labelling proposal may persuade public that palm oil is ‘toxic’
A proposal to force companies to notify consumers if their product contains palm oil is likely to mislead the public and imply that it is toxic and best avoided.
Ginger nanoparticles could help alleviate inflammatory bowel disease: Study
Edible ginger-derived nanoparticles could alleviate symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), researchers claim.