Redefine and recategorise food scares to help reduce incidents, say researchers
The term 'food scare' should be redefined to take into account consumers’ distrust in the food supply chain, according to new research published this week.
Archives for January 12, 2017
Danish Crown beef takeover speeds growth plan
Danish Crown’s planned takeover of German slaughterhouse Teterower Fleisch will reinforce the company’s global strategy of increasing revenue generated by beef from 10% to 15%.
Ireland's booming food exports defy Brexit fear
The value of Irish food and drink exports last year exceeded a staggering €11bn for the first time in the country’s history – and meat had a big part to play.
More Germans want to see animal welfare logo, says Ministry of Food & Agriculture
The number of Germans who look for animal welfare logos on meat products is rising, according to a 1000-strong survey commissioned by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, which gives a glimpse into the nation's changing dietary habits and preferences.
Chr. Hansen Q1 results show 13% revenue growth
Danish company Chr. Hansen has issued its Q1 financial statement for the quarter ending November 30, 2016.
Is HPP baby food going mainstream? PureSpoon heads to Walmart, Kroger, Hy-Vee
If retailers were originally querying whether to stock refrigerated baby food, the more progressive players are now more focused on how and where to merchandise it, says Pure Spoon CEO Alyson Eberle, who is gearing up for a rollout at Walmart (350...
Reducing sodium intake could save more lives, money than treating related disease, study finds
Ambitious sodium reduction targets for the next two and 10 years laid out by FDA in draft voluntary guidance released last summer not only could save lives, but they could generate huge cost savings based on new research published this week in The BMJ.
Growth propels Hilton Food Group past expectations
UK-based meat processor Hilton Food Group has traded “slightly” above the board of directors’ expectations as trading for the full-year to 1 January 2017 defied economic forecasts.
Alex McCoy: 'Ostrich is by far the most environmentally sustainable red meat'
American Ostrich Farms CEO: It’s not like tons of young people are going into farming. But the contrarian in me said, hey, why not?
Check out Alexander McCoy’s linkedin profile and you’ll see a string of corporate finance-related entries until you get to 2013, when he abruptly switched gears and took up ostrich farming.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Indonesia hints at halal mark, urges firms to target Islamic market
As Indonesia continues to miss out on the lucrative global halal market, Jakarta has begun drumming up support among SMEs to certify their halal from overseas bodies before exporting their products.
Aquatic plant potential: Why duckweed could become a source of protein and omega-3 beyond South East Asia
Duckweed has long been consumed as an inexpensive protein and source of omega-3 in three South East Asia countries, but now researchers are questioning if it has the potential to be adopted by south Asian and even Western consumers too.
High red meat intake a risk factor for an inflamed gut: Harvard study
The consumption of red meat might be a dietary risk factor in the onset and progression of a common inflammatory bowel condition, according to Harvard researchers.
US reignites trade battle with EU over beef imports
US trade representatives have heeded calls from the country’s meat industry to act on ‘unfair and discriminatory’ rules on US beef imports to the EU – threatening to reopen a 20 year dispute and put sanctions on European products.
WTO sets deadline to resolve Russia’s EU pork ban
A final decision on Russia’s toxic and long-running trade ban on EU pork exports is set to be published within the next six weeks, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Chinese dairy group opens South Australia formula facility
The first stage of Blue Lake Dairy Group’s A$65m (US$48.8m) processing plant at Tantanoola in South Australia has been officially opened.
JAPAN SPOTLIGHT
Japanese officials considering imposing stricter GM labelling laws
Reports from Japan suggest officials are weighing up imposing stricter rules for the mandatory labelling of food items containing genetically modified foods.
Brexit-proof? Irish food and drink 2016 exports exceed €11 billion
Irish food and drink exports have exceeded 11 billion despite the fall in exports to the UK, according to figures from the country’s food board, Bord Bia, a total increase of 41% since 2010.