Pakistan meat traders voice concerns over “unchecked” livestock smuggling
Unchecked smuggling of cattle to neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran is causing concern among exporters in Pakistan, with fears that exports will fall further as a result.
Archives for September 14, 2016
FDA provides funds to help produce rule implementation
More than $21m has been made available to support states with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule.
Elevation Brands CEO: Gluten-free bakery is saturated, but there’s a ton of white space in other allergy-friendly categories
The world will probably keep turning without another gluten-free cookie or cracker, but there is a ton of white space for allergy-friendly foods in other parts of the store, and untapped opportunities in c-stores, club stores, schools, and in Mexico,...
Australian nutrition industry cheers landmark changes to regulation
Australia’s natural nutrition and complementary health industry has received a “once in a lifetime” boost after the government gave the green light to a raft of changes to how businesses will be regulated.
Chameleon Cold-Brew leads sales in refrigerated coffee concentrate segment
For the national refrigerated coffee concentrate segment, this Lone Star State-based company shines brightly.
EFSA OKs titanium dioxide but nano concerns remain
EFSA has said white food colouring titanium dioxide poses no health concerns despite data gaps, but campaigners have raised doubts over the safety of nanoparticles.
Russia adds salt to list of embargoed foods
Russia has added salt to its list of banned products from the EU and other countries.
Mondelēz ramps up presence in emerging markets with $65m R&D investment
Mondelēz International is to invest $65m in developing a global network of research & development facilities.
Profit increase can drive sugar reduction: Bayn
More profitable business models are needed for companies committed to healthier products, according to Bayn following the launch of its new Sugar Reduced Community.
Barry Callebaut to acquire Côte D’Or factory from Mondelēz in Belgium
Barry Callebaut plans to acquire a chocolate plant from Mondelēz International in Halle, Belgium, under an agreement to supply the Milka maker 30,000 metric tons of liquid chocolate annually.
EU agriculture commissioner calls for pragmatism on unfair trading practices
EU agriculture and rural development commissioner Phil Hogan wants a review of evidence before Brussels seriously considers legislation to tackle unfair trading practices in the food industry.
‘$2 trillion prize' for meeting global nutrition and sustainability needs
The food industry needs to stop looking at challenges such as obesity, malnutrition and waste as costly challenges and see them as the opportunities for creating “$2 trillion of added value” as it strives to increase global production by 70% before 2050.
Indian ingredient firm Roha opens German base
Indian-based ingredient firm Roha has continued its global expansion by opening a German office to increase technical and consumer support in Europe.