HKScan issues stark profit warning
Finnish meat processor HKScan has warned investors it has lowered its full-year profit forecast after previously expecting an upswing in revenue.
Archives for October 23, 2016
EMB bemoans high milk production cost in Luxembourg
The European Milk Board (EMB) says that 35% of milk production costs in Luxembourg are not covered, after the country was added to those nations analyzed by the Büro für Agrarsoziologie (BAL).
Butler Automatic's enhanced sensor cuts plastic waste
US equipment producer Butler Automatic has developed an enhanced sensor for its film splicer machine, a feature that could cut packaging waste, the company claims.
Nothing But Real’s Oat Chocolate & Protein pushes free-from trend into protein shake category
On a mission to “take back” food from the chemical industry which “hijacked” it, CPG manufacturer Nothing But Real is launching its debut product: Oat Chocolate & Protein – a vegan shake made without artificial or processed ingredients, says company...
UV disinfection alternative to inactivate microorganisms - atg
The success of UV disinfection depends on the applied dose being sufficient to inactivate the target microorganisms, according to atg UV Technology.
The hottest superfood ingredients in Japan right now…and the next ones primed for success
Several superfoods are now becoming mainstream in Japan because consumers are acutely aware of the “nutrient powerhouses” and their functional benefits.
Australians not meeting WHO vegetable consumption goals
Most Australians do not meet World Health Organisation standards for vegetable consumption and now research points to a lack of understanding about the nutritional benefits of vegetables, with health benefit labelling potentially providing the answer.
NACS 2016
Mars debuts caramel-filled M&M's produced by new technology
Mars has launched M&M’s Caramel at the recent NACS show in Atlanta, Georgia, which will join Peanut, Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter as the largest four variants for the brand.
'This is the end of the beverage category as we knew it'
‘Water is not water anymore’: In a new era of beverages, where does bottled water fit in?
As the beverage sector continues to evolve, categories are blurring more than ever. Bottled water can either be left on the sidelines as ‘the boring choice’ – or it can embrace this new era of beverages.
Your trash is our treasure: InSymbio's digital marketplace for by-products
Coffee grounds used to grow mushrooms, orange peel transformed into clothes and hemp for 3D printing are just some of the food waste by-products traded on InSymbio’s digital marketplace for food biomass, residues and by-products.
UK government launches food and drink export plan to boost economy by €3.5bn
A governmental strategy to encourage companies to export UK food and drink products worldwide could give the British economy a much-needed boost of almost €3.5bn.
Sial Paris 2016
Giraudi launches premium Kobe beef lines
Monaco-based meat supplier Giraudi has launched Kobe Kreations, a range of premium frozen Kobe beef products targeting restaurants across the globe and attracting interest from mainstream retail buyers at Sial Paris.
China direct
Walmart invests in Chinese e-commerce with $50m New Dada deal
The world’s biggest retailer will make a US$50m strategic investment in New Dada, China’s largest local on-demand logistics and grocery e-commerce platform
Aged garlic shows antioxidant promise, but not cholesterol-lowering potential: Study
Aged garlic has greater antioxidant potential that the raw version, but was found not to lower cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic individuals, a Singapore study has reported.
Former Liverpool FC expert helps Herbalife pick up the pace of sports nutrition promotion
Herbalife is launching the Herbalife24 Program for Australia and New Zealand as it seeks to boost its sports nutrition products in the two countries.
Hydrogenated vegetable fats are not the main source of nickel in confectionery, finds Czech study
Hydrogenated vegetable fats are not the main source of nickel in finished confectionery products as previously assumed, a Czech study suggests.
Flavor manufacturer FONA ranks 36 in Fortune Magazine’s ‘100 Best Medium Workplaces’
Employees' high level of trust, pride and camaraderie at FONA International landed the company the 36th spot on Fortune's list of 100 best medium-sized companies in the US based on employee responses in an independent survey.
The antibiotic-free dilemma: How to tap into the trend without implying conventional meat is bad?
Consumer interest in antibiotic-free meat is rising and British pork processor Karro is upping investment. But how can you promote a premium antibiotic-free range without giving the message that the rest of your products are bad? "It's a challenge," it says.
EFSA considers Mitsubishi’s antioxidant salt following member state concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has taken the reins in the safety evaluation of Mitsubishi’s novel antioxidant salt ingredient following member state toxicity concerns.
Regulatory reform the hot topic at Australian livestock talk
The impact of regulatory reform on Australian livestock exporters will take centre stage at the industry’s national conference, running from 26-27 October.
The growing demand for free-from foods offers Hispanic food, beverage new growth avenue
The Hispanic food and beverage market in the US is growing steadily along with the Latino-American population, but manufacturers can speed its growth and expand the appeal of their products beyond this core group by tapping into the popular free-from...