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Archives for January 10, 2017
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Saffron-infused chocolate comes to the UK and the Netherlands
Startup firm Mahbir has launched a range of premium Indian foods containing saffron to the UK and the Netherlands, including a Belgian milk chocolate infused with the spice.
Relief for PureCircle as Chinese stevia held at US border released
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released shipments of refined stevia from PureCircle coming in from China that had been held at the border based on allegations that they contained stevia produced using forced labor.
Healthcare concerns redirect more QSR consumers to grocery stores, research suggests
Healthcare concerns likely are behind the steep drop in Americans’ spending at restaurants in 2016 and the uptick in consumers who say they will cook at home more in the New Year, according to recent research.
USDA pilot to allow Americans to buy groceries online with food stamps
The US Department of Agriculture’s recent selection of a diverse group of national and independent retailers to sell online groceries to Americans using food stamps not only potentially expands the retailers’ consumer base, but it could be a “lifeline”...
Ahold USA teams up with RangeMe: 'We want to develop partnerships with small and diverse suppliers'
Ahold USA has joined a growing number of high-profile retailers – from Whole Foods to Target – that have signed up with online platform RangeMe to help streamline their product and supplier discovery process.
Girl dies after allergic reaction from Indian meal
Two men arrested in connection with the death of a girl after suffering an allergic reaction have been released on bail.
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100m customers served: India looks to address future of e-commerce
The number of Indians making online purchases is expected to break the 100m barrier this year, an increase of roughly one-third over 2016 as people get increasingly plugged in.
Egg prices set to keep rising in EU
Egg prices in Europe have risen 16% since November last year driven up by bird flu outbreaks and rising consumer demand, say global commodities analysts at Mintec.
Chinese president talks tough about food safety plans
President Xi Jinping said that China could not be too rigorous in promoting food safety, as the government set out its plans to impose “the strictest supervision” and increase penalties for offenders.
EU court quashes Intellectual Property Office ruling in olive oil trademark battle
In a trademark battle between olive oil producers Sovena and Mueloliva, the European Court has quashed a decision by the EU Intellectual Property Office, allowing Sovena to use its Fontoliva brand.
Multivac acquires 49.9% stake in machinery firm TVI
Packaging manufacturer Multivac has acquired a 49.9% stake in meat-portioning machinery producer TVI for an undisclosed sum.
Chinese domestic formula companies floundering amid stiff competition
With more than 100 infant milk powder manufacturers established and thousands of product lines launched in the last 30 years, overcrowding in the segment appears to have hit Chinese businesses hard.
EverSweet fermented stevia to launch in 2018… if we can reach the right deal with Cargill, says Evolva
Partners Evolva and Cargill have made “solid progress” on EverSweet - their hotly-anticipated ‘next-generation’ Reb D and Reb M sweetener – but it will not launch until 2018, two years later than originally anticipated, Evolva revealed this morning.
Novolyze platform evaluates pathogen inactivation
Novolyze has launched a platform to standardise the evaluation of pathogen inactivation.
Slovenian poultry processor doubles Serbian plant’s output, sales
Slovenian poultry meat processor Perutnina Ptuj has unveiled plans to invest in its plant in Backa Topola, in Serbia’s northern region, with the aim of doubling processing capacity and revenue.
BRF to buy Turkey’s Banvit in $470m venture
Brazilian meatpacker BRF SA and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund have agreed to buy outright the largest poultry producer in Turkey, Banvit, in a joint venture worth $470m.
EU labs pass monitoring of heavy metals in fish test
The majority of European laboratories were able to determine heavy metals in seafood, according to a report.
Sugar changes to Eatwell Guide are ‘large’ but worthwhile: Oxford study
Reducing sugar consumption in line with recommendations set out in the Eatwell Guide, are likely to extend the average life expectancy by around six months according to Oxford University researchers.
Inaccurate vitamin D labelling a worry for infant-targeted supplements & foods
Fortified foods and supplements designed for infants could have significantly less – or more – actual vitamin D than the amounts labelled, however most products do fall within acceptable EU ranges, say Dutch researchers.
New study boosts use of thiamine fortified fish sauce to tackle beriberi
Further evidence has been published showing how fortified fish sauce is being used in Cambodia to help tackle thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and the associated disease beriberi in babies.
‘More evidence’ of green tea’s slimming potential needed to boost products beyond Japan
The status of green tea as a slimming ingredient in Japan should provide inspiration for companies elsewhere who are looking to use the product across the weight loss category, according to new market research.
Mexico whets appetite for record-breaking US pork exports
The US broke its monthly record for pork exports in November 2016 after its record-beating trade increased by nearly a quarter year-on-year.