Bird flu blamed as chicken company sees sales fall
French chicken producer Duc saw turnover decline last year as the French avian influenza (AI) battle saw the company shut out of key export markets, China and South Africa.
Archives for March 1, 2017
Asda introduces free-range milk following World Animal Protection campaign
UK retailer Asda has introduced Free Range Dairy Farmer’s Milk into more than 100 of its stores.
Aussie dairy majors endure a rollercoaster week
Dairy industry boardrooms have seen some turbulence over the last week, with two majors announcing widely differing commercial fortunes, and one formula maker facing the future with a very different board.
Draft guidance on using juice as color additives reopened for comments after transparency complaints
FDA is reopening the comment period for its draft guidance on the use of fruit and vegetable juice as color additives after several industry stakeholders complained about a lack of transparency into the basis of the guidance.
Where next for stevia? From designer glycoside blends to fermentation and enzyme modification
If high purity Reb A used to be the only game in town when it comes to stevia, the game has become a lot more sophisticated in the past couple of years as suppliers compete to provide the best-tasting combinations of steviol glycosides, and products...
Interactive Shopping: Baldor Forager and Whole Foods connect curious consumers to exotic produce
Not many US grocery stores stock mangosteens or passion fruit, but Baldor Specialty Foods, a produce wholesaler deeply rooted in New York City’s culinary scene, is catering to the increasingly curious consumer and home cook by making these uncommon...
General Mills invests in organic to boost sales, ‘do the right thing’
General Mills’ splashy commitment last year to double the number of organic acres it sources from by 2019 not only is a strategic business move to boost sales, but part of a larger effort to “do the right thing,” according to the company’s organic...
Slingsby Gin gains recognition in China
Slingsby Navy Strength Gin distributed by Spirit of Harrogate has been recognized by the China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA) for Best Value 2017.
Special Edition: Asia Pacific Feed Developments
Indian shrimp production to benefit from rebalancing of global seafood supply and demand: Rabobank
India’s shrimp exports could benefit as China’s dominance as a seafood exporter is set to gradually diminish, says Rabobank.
Australian pork processor invests $14m to grow exports to SE Asia
An Australia pork processor that supplies meat to Southeast Asia will undergo a major expansion to become one of the biggest facilities of its kind.
Branding, mass media and community outreach: How Vietnam boosted complementary feeding for infants
More infants in Vietnam received complementary foods thanks to a widespread social franchising, marketing and branding campaign that targeted new mothers, providing 'rigorous evidence' that such strategies can help combat malnutrition.
General Mills reiterates cage-free egg commitment
General Mills has reiterated its commitment to exclusively sourcing cage-free eggs for its global operations by 2025.
Fonterra’s NZMP launches low-lactose instant whole milk powder
NZMP, Fonterra’s global ingredients brand, has launched NZMP Low Lactose Instant Whole Milk Powder (IWMP).
‘Strong evidence’ supports obesity and cancer link: British Medical Journal
A review of over 200 studies has revealed a substantial connection between obesity and 11 different types of cancer, prompting calls for further research and tougher efforts to tackle the obesity crisis.
Sugar’s ‘sweet spot’ link to Alzheimer’s disease discovered
An excess of sugar appears to promote the onset of Alzheimer’s disease as British researchers identify a link between diet and the neurological disorder.
Gain from grain: Kids nutrient and diet quality show improvement from grain foods
An increase in nutrient intake, including those that children are considered deficient in, could be achieved by adding more grain-based foods, a study has concluded.
Food tech business buys Avure
JBT Corporation’s takeover of Avure Technologies for US$57 million gives it greater capability to extend food and drink products’ shelf-life without involving preservatives shunned by retailers, according to JBT.
Target’s food proposition remains ‘confusing’ says analyst, as chain posts lackluster Q4
Is Target a destination store for fresh food, or a place you visit with another shopping mission in mind, and end up picking up some groceries? Right now, says one retail commentator, it’s stuck in a “nether world” between the two.
AquaBall maker raises $3.6m to fuel its expansion plans
True Drinks Holdings – the firm behind kids’ flavored water brand AquaBall – has raised $3.6m to help it expand its reach into mainstream grocery and convenience store channels.
Bird flu puts an end to free range eggs
The avian influenza crisis in Europe has forced producers to house birds indoors for more than three months - meaning the loss of free range status.
'Smart forks' slow eating rate - but what about the amount of food eaten?
An augmented fork designed to help people eat slower can reduce eating rate but needs further testing to prove it can reduce the amount of food eaten, according to a study.
Politician plugs Irish beef in Dubai
Premium Irish beef has benefited from government support in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, helped secure endorsement from one of Dubai’s top chefs.
Cathay Pacific introduces craft beer best drunk at 35,000ft
Airline Cathay Pacific has launched Betsy Beer, the ‘world’s first' hand-crafted bottled beer’ that has been brewed with consumption at 35,000ft in mind.