WHO: Greater awareness needed around Toxoplasmosis
More awareness is needed in Europe about the risk factors for infection of Toxoplasma gondii, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Archives for November 15, 2016
Food chain is unfair, says EU task force. No it’s not, say retailers.
The retail sector has launched a damning attack on the EU’s agri-markets task force after it recommended that new regulations are needed to protect producers and farmers.
E. coli O157 outbreak linked to minced meat in Sweden
E. coli O157 has sickened 20 people in Sweden with a link to minced meat, according to authorities.
Trump: Good, bad or ugly news for the food industry? (Our survey results are in)
From ‘disastrous’ to ‘better trade deals.’ The prospect of a Trump presidency has provoked alarm and delight in equal measure. But substantial numbers of respondents to a FoodNavigator-USA survey also say that the President Elect has said so little about...
Charoen Pokphand grows profits by 45% in third quarter
Thai poultry producer Charoen Pokphand Foods’ (CP Foods) operational profit in the third quarter of 2016 reached Baht122.5 billion, an increase of 10% while net profit jumped up 45% to Bt5.2bn compared with the same period last year.
READERS' SURVEY RESULTS
Your thoughts on Trump's triumph: From 'authoritarian tactics' to 'a thriving business environment'
Brash, billionaire businessman Donald Trump is America's president elect. While some FoodNavigator readers foresee "authoritarian tactics" from "an unpredictable man" others are looking forward to "a thriving business environment" for the US and Europe.
ScenoProt gives a preview of Northern Europe's protein preferences
Why do Finns give more importance to protein than Swedes? Are Germans more willing to eat an all vegetarian meal than Brits? And among the 13% of Europeans who have tried insects, how many would eat them again? Finland's ScenoProt survey is providing...
News in brief
Coca-Cola Life launches in the United Arab Emirates
Coca-Cola has launched its stevia-sweetened Coca-Cola Life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Banza chickpea pasta rolls out nationwide at Target
As the pulse trend continues to gain momentum in packaged foods, Detroit-based Banza is rolling out its chickpea pasta (penne and shells) nationwide at 1,700 Target stores after a successful trial in 315 outlets.
Massachusetts backs animal welfare plan in election-day vote
The US state of Massachusetts has voted in favour of a statewide ban on the sale of pork products or veal from animals that cannot turn around or stretch their limbs within their cages.
Big Spoon Roasters spills the beans on what goes into a $10 jar of nut butter
For double the price of iconic peanut butter brands like Jif and Skippy—in a jar that is 6 oz. smaller—Big Spoon Roasters is offering nut butters that shoppers will want to shell out $10 for.
Australia’s favourite vitamin brand revealed as data shows almost 45% regularly take a supplement
Almost 9m Aussies (44.2% of the population) regularly take vitamins, minerals or supplements, with Nature’s Own being the most widely consumed brand, according to new research.
Value of NGS comes from insights generated - Qiagen
Qiagen has partnered with Genohm to integrate the NGS workflow with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
HKScan opens formal inquiry into Baltic business
Finnish meat processor HKScan has started an internal investigation into its Baltic business a fortnight after new CEO Jari Latvanen took control of the business.
World Meat Congress
Social media erodes consumer trust in meat
The use of social media to shame and defame meat companies accused of wrongdoing and malpractice is eroding consumer trust.
Nestlé Lanka opens $3.4m UHT milk plant
Nestlé Lanka has opened a new UHT milk plant in its factory in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. The new production facility cost LKR500m ($3.4m) to construct.
Bitter political climate could curb consumers' sense of food adventure in 2017
The acrimonious political climate has many consumers looking for comfort rather than adventure in their food and beverage choices, and as such in 2017 they likely will reach for products that are "recognizable rather than revolutionary," according to...
They're Gr-r-reat? Kellogg unveils Cinnamon Frosted Flakes
Kellogg’s latest innovation - Cinnamon Frosted Flakes - will hit Walmart stores this month ahead of a national retail roll-out in January 2017.
Most soft drinks on sale exceed daily sugar limit, warns study
Over half of the soft drinks available in supermarkets exceed the recommended daily amount for an adult’s sugar consumption, as a study identifies ginger beer as containing the most sugar.
Tetra Pak invests $110m in Vietnam factory
Tetra Pak is investing in a new regional manufacturing facility near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, prompted by increased consumption of liquid dairy and fruit-based beverages across Asia Pacific.
Brexit bites, or the price of a low pound
What will the impact of rising food prices in post-Brexit Britain be on manufacturers, retailers and consumers? Food and drink solicitor at Gordons law firm Mark Jones takes a closer look.
Slow Food fights EU plans to beef up meat industry
A coalition of organisations led by Slow Food is protesting EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan’s decision to allocate €15m to promote meat consumption in Europe.