Romanian meat business invests in sausage plant
Romanian meat processor Meda Prod 98 has completed an investment estimated to be worth some €3m to launch a new facility in the country’s capital Bucharest.
Archives for November 22, 2016
'A new scenario for packaged food in Europe' - private label growth falls in Europe
After a decade of growth, private label in Europe is declining and according to Euromonitor this signals a "New scenario for packaged food in Europe". We look at some strategies for boosting sales of private labels.
Salmonella growth quickened by juices from damaged leaves
Juices from damaged leaves in bagged salad can increase Salmonella growth 2,400-fold over a control group, according to research.
Survey shows need to understand tech use in the kitchen
Most consumers do not wash their hands after using handheld phones or tablets in the kitchen, according to a survey.
DOLCE consortium adds two food categories
Research into sugar reduction in food and beverages has been given a boost with the inclusion of two major food categories in DOLCE.
UAE orders withdrawal of further three ‘herbal supplements’
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has banned a further three ‘herbal supplements’ and warned they could endanger the lives of patients.
Making microalgae big: Scaling up production is key to food security success
Microalgae is often held up as the most promising sustainable protein that can feed a growing world population - but first production needs to be scaled up on industrial levels. "The costs of inaction are too steep to even contemplate,” writes the author...
Fonterra’s increased milk price is good news after earthquake, says DairyNZ
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle said Fonterra Co-operative Group’s increase of its 2016/17 Farmgate Milk Price is great news for farmers.
Bai Brands & KeVita snapped up as Dr Pepper & PepsiCo expand low-cal, functional beverage platforms
As widely rumored, two major players in the functional beverages space are to change hands, with PepsiCo to acquire KeVita for an undisclosed sum and Dr Pepper Snapple Group to acquire Bai Brands – in which it already has a small stake – for $1.7bn. And...
Pulse Innovation Forum highlights: Introducing lupini beans, and do we need a ‘Got Milk?’ style campaign for pulses?
From terminology (do US consumers get the word ‘pulses’?), to positioning (what are the key selling points?), and how to deal with flatulence questions, the recent FoodNavigator-USA Pulse Innovation Forum covered a lot of ground. Here are some of the...
Brokers challenge timing of Tyson CEO revelation
Financial brokers have challenged Tyson Foods on the timing of its announcement that its chief executive officer (CEO) Donnie Smith would be replaced by its president Tom Hayes on 31 December.
Pure Growth Organic seeks to make organic accessible & acceptable to children
Rightly or wrongly, organic snacks often are stereotyped as “esoteric” products that sacrifice flavor and fun for nutrition and are “hard on the wallet” compared to their conventional counterparts, according to the CEO of Pure Growth Organic.
NOSB votes to keep ‘GMO 2.0’ techniques out of organic
To protect organic crops and products form the “incursion” of rapidly developing genetic engineering, the National Organic Standards Board voted last week to recommend USDA expand and strengthen the definitions of excluded methods under organic regulations.
South Asia radius
FSSAI doubles down on food safety with expert review of standards
India’s food regulator is in the process of setting up a panel to review the country’s safety standards in the context of global norms.
China
Another dairy importer suspended as officials target Australian firms
In a further sign that Chinese authorities are strengthening their supervision of imported infant formula, a major Australian manufacturer with a 100-year history has seen its Chinese business registration suspended.
DSM and China firm By-Health seal deal for CVD collaboration
DSM has sealed a strategic collaboration agreement with Chinese supplement firm By-Health to develop new cardiovascular health products containing tomato extract ingredient Fruitflow.
H5N8 risk for humans is ‘very low’ – ECDC
Avian flu virus poses a ‘very low’ risk to humans but given its evolving nature there is the potential of infection, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Warning sounded on this year’s olive oil harvest
An olive oil expert has warned the 2016/17 harvest will be ‘much worse’ compared to last year.
IPA petitions FDA on requiring CFUs for probiotic labeling
The International Probiotics Association has submitted a citizen petition to the FDA to require the labeling of probiotic ingredients in dietary supplements as colony forming units (CFUs) instead of by weight.
PureCircle launches new stevia ingredient Sigma-Beverage
Global stevia company PureCircle says it has refined the sweetener specifically for clear beverage use with a new release called Sigma-Beverage.
The Palm Oil Diaries: My journey below the forest canopy of half-truths
Film maker Michael Dorgan went to the forests of Latin America and Africa to investigate palm oil production while observing a palm oil-rich diet and returned convinced only multi-stakeholder action can provoke real progress.
US player finds European chia gear
US firm Valensa International has launched its 4-year-old ALA (alpha-linoleic acid)-rich omega-3 chia seed oil in Europe.
Buffalo fly control project launched in Australia
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is supporting a new research project aimed at controlling buffalo flies.
Russia and Turkey rebuild meat trade
Russia and Turkey are to drop trade restrictions and reinstate mutual trade in meat, which virtually stopped after the Turkish Airforce fighter jet shot down the Russian bomber SU-24M last year.
EU still tops Britain's export ambitions - but it is looking further afield
The UK's action plan to increase post-Brexit exports over the next five years sets its sights on China, India, the US and Latin America - but it wants to see the biggest growth coming from exports to neighbouring Germany.