French poultry player Duc slashes energy consumption
Meat processor Duc has hailed the financial impact of slashing energy consumption at its primary production plant in Chailley, France, claiming the “ambitious project” exceeded expectations.
Archives for October 12, 2016
Tican seeking arbitration with Danish Crown
Tican a.m.b.a. will file a case of arbitration with pork producer Danish Crown after Tican’s farming cooperative claimed it was due compensation following the collapsed merger.
Authenticity, emotional connection sell brands better than free-from claims, Foodmix survey finds
The highly popular, and arguably over-used strategy of placing free-from claims front and center in food and beverage marketing to woo today’s more health-conscious shopper may not be as effective as some manufactures believe, according to new research...
Yum! doing well in India by providing local offerings
Yum! Brands’ Indian operation has reported a significant improvement in current business, with Pizza Hut indicating a rise of 6% and KFC doubling that performance with a 13% improvement, with new menus and promotions driving sales.
Australia
ACCC okays GrainCorp’s Cargill plant takeover
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved GrainCorp’s application to buy Cargill Australia’s 100,000-tonne bulk grain storage and handling facility in Gilgandra, New South Wales.
Brexit bites: Marmite maul will spread far beyond Unilever-Tesco
The spat between Marmite-maker Unilever and supermarket Tesco has made many of the front pages in the UK this morning, but this spreads much further than these two gorillas of the world’s grocery industry. SMEs could be hardest hit.
'Americana mania': Hershey enters UK biscuits market with Reese's Rounds
Hershey has introduced its first biscuit brand in the UK, produced under license by Lightbody Ventures, as Brits covet American brands.
Expo East
Zevia expands beyond soda with cocktail mixers, sparkling water & energy drinks
With the launch of a new line of cocktail mixers, Zevia continues its transformation from a leader specializing in only diet, all-natural soda to a multi-service platform that offers beverages for a variety of needs throughout the day and into the evening.
Halal Japan: Meet the people convincing food firms to take the Islamic market seriously
With just 100,000 Muslims among a population of 127m, its perhaps little surprise that halal products have not been the top priority for Japan’s food manufacturers.
Kiwi college investigates ‘game-changing’ processing technology
New Zealand researchers are investigating whether an innovation centre based on a novel food processing technology could “transform” the country’s food industry.
New Zealand
Too close to Coke: FIZZ campaigners told to change their logo
A “no sugary drinks” logo which will be on display this week will “empower” communities to improve their health, and send a clear message about the damage caused by too much sugar in Kiwi diets, according to a health campaign group.
Interview with NGO ShareAction
‘Diversification into non-dairy does not need to be a threat’
A 40-strong group of investors worth $1.25 trillion recently sent a letter to 16 food companies to accelerate the switch to sustainable, plant-based proteins.
Proposals outlining a tax on sugared drinks endorsed by WHO
Mounting evidence suggests the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is justified as a way to lower intake and reduce cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.
Sting in the tail for jellyfish fraudsters
Chemical testing on the source of marine food products could help fight fraud, according to scientists.
Niche beef could charge more for 'greener grazing' labelling
Niche beef products could fetch higher prices by carrying a proposed label which shows the cattle was raised with environmentally-friendly grazing methods, researchers say.
African countries improve food safety through Codex
Three southern African countries have strengthened food safety through a 12 month project funded by FAO.
A winning formula? Free-from snacks are safest bet for food start-ups
Food and beverage start-ups that bring to market on-the-go snacks or beverages with a ‘free-from’ positioning have the best chance of success, whilst dairy concepts face the greatest risk of failure, finds new research.
Soylent recalls bar, but cause of ‘gastrointestinal issues’ remains a mystery
Soylent has temporarily halted shipments of its new Soylent bar amid reports that “a small number of our customers have experienced gastrointestinal issues” after consuming it, but says the cause of the problem remains a mystery.
Leadbetter's realigns to focus on allergy-friendly manufacturing: ‘Our growth curve is very steep’
San Francisco-based Leadbetter’s Bake Shop has stopped making English muffins, its flagship product, and changed its name to Better Bakeries as it focuses on building an allergy-friendly food manufacturing and co-packing business designed to bridge the...
New Livestock Exporters chief named
Long-serving beef stalwart David Warriner has been appointed the new chairman of the Northern Territory Livestock Exporters’ Association (NTLEA).
Market update: Beer in India
India is among the top five beer markets in Asia-Pacific in terms of volume. Four large global players—Heineken, Budweiser, SABMiller and Carlsberg—together control 86% of India’s market and account for eight out of the 10 best-selling beer brands.