Ireland calls for ‘fully Brexit-proofed’ budget with thousands of food jobs at stake
The Irish food industry has called for a “fully Brexit-proofed” budget, fearing thousands of jobs could be threatened if the government does not take urgent action.
Archives for September 13, 2016
Risks posed by foodborne pathogens are not static - Pew
Risks associated with meat and poultry have not remained static with some being successfully controlled or eliminated and others emerging, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts.
World Bank supports agriculture sector in Montenegro
Montenegro is to get additional financing for resources to strengthen rural areas and increase preparedness for European Union accession.
Manufacturers dismiss Italy's 'wheat war'
Low prices and cheap imports are hitting Italian wheat producers who are declaring 'a wheat war' while MEPs are calling for the Commission to act. But Italy simply cannot produce enough wheat to meet national demands, say manufacturers.
Price of raw milk declines as China increases Lucerne imports: Dairy Association of China
China has imported 52,825 tons of liquid milk in July this year, a 35% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report from the Dairy Association of China (DAC), as imported dairy products are cheaper than locally produced...
Australia
Kanga bangas: Firm plans to set up ‘roo factory in Europe
The world’s largest premium kangaroo meat distributor is set to establish a processing plant in Europe to target the home cooking market.
Controlled-release gelatin film could help put tea polyphenols in to finished foods
The controlled release of tea polyphenols into finished food products could help create new functional foods and reduce oxidation without the need for synthetic antioxidants, say researchers.
Australia
Tea companies should target teens as market grows slowly
Despite its well-publicised coffee craze in recent years, Australia firmly remains a nation that loves its tea—only tap water, milk and hot coffee are more widely consumed.
Astral Foods warns of profit collapse
Astral Foods has warned shareholders it expects a dramatic loss in end-of-year earnings as South Africa’s beleaguered poultry sector goes from crunch to crisis.
UK government offers €17.6 million to innovative SMEs
Innovative small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK can apply for their share of £15 million (€17.6m) aimed at boosting their competitiveness.
Meat industry almost as untrustworthy as second-hand car dealers, say EU consumers
When it comes to consumer goods, only the second hand car market is performing worse than the meat sector, according to new research published by the European Commission.
China’s production decline sparks import boom
The global poultry industry is entering a period of enhanced market conditions as China’s historic production slump brings a welcome buoyancy to a string of poultry exporters.
Investments allow Hungarian meat processor to expand product range
Hungarian pork processor Pick Szeged Zrt’s sales growth has been helped by increased throughput, the launch of new products and a rise in meat exports, according to senior company representatives.
Aloe based fruit and veg coating comes to US market
Aloe Eco Park SAPI de CV has launched an aloe based edible coating in the US fruit and vegetable market.
Direct Eats founder: We could be a $1bn business within five years
If you want to compete in the cut-throat world of online grocery retailing, you’ve got to find an incredible niche, or think very, very big. And David Hack, the serial entrepreneur behind online marketplace Direct Eats, is firmly in the second...
Australia
Craft-beer start-up has eyes on expansion from Adelaide to Asia
A home-delivery craft-beer service is helping put independent brews in the hands of ale lovers around Australia.
Understanding of WGS varies between countries - FAO
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has the potential to play a significant role in food safety but the level of understanding of concepts and potential vary among countries, according to FAO.
Australia leading the way with ‘everyday’ sports nutrition trend
There is a rising trend for a new category of ‘everyday’ sports products, and Aussies can’t get enough of it, says Mintel.
Danone considers calling time on Dumex infant products in Vietnam
Danone is reported to be considering a gradual withdrawal of its Dumex infant nutrition products from Vietnam.
China’s fragmented bakery market likely to consolidate: Mintel
China’s fast-growing bakery market is likely to experience consolidation as larger players develop, analysts at Mintel have suggested.
Dreaming Cow: ‘We were using grass-fed whole milk way before it was cool!’
‘Grass-fed’ is a hot trend in the dairy aisle these days, but back when Dreaming Cow started in 2009, it wasn’t something co-founder and CEO Kyle Wehner even thought about calling out on pack, he recalls. “We used to talk about New Zealand style yogurt,...
Cleaner labels can increase inefficency, but will ultimately pay off, says La Tortilla Factory innovation chief
California-based La Tortilla Factory is rolling out newly non-GMO verified products with new packaging and a simplified ingredients list.
Suspension of JBS CEO Wesley Batista lifted
The billionaire Batista brothers in charge of meatpacker JBS have had their suspensions – imposed following corruption allegations – lifted by a federal judge in Brazil.