Foreign firms could get 40% tax breaks for Egypt investments
A proposal to offer tax breaks to several business segments including the food industry is being considered in Egypt in a bid to encourage much-needed overseas investment in the country.
Archives for April 18, 2017
US petition seeks to ban Brazilian beef imports
A US beef industry-backed petition wants 100,000 signatures to put pressure on the White House to, in its own words, “ban unsafe imports” of Brazilian meat.
EU launches electronic tracking system for organic imports
A new system to electronically certify imports of organic products and ingredients come into force today, promising to tighten traceability, fight fraud and collect reliable data on organic trade.
Converting native land to organic farms has ‘unintended consequences’ on biodiversity, economies
To increase supply of organic and avoid the financially challenging three-year transition period necessary to convert conventional farm land, some producers are converting native ecosystems to organic farms – a practice that the National Organic...
Australian chocolate consumption on the rise, says Roy Morgan Research
Australians are eating more chocolate bars, blocks and boxed chocolates than in 2013, according to research by Roy Morgan.
Ireland’s demand for gluten free is rising – can meat capitalise?
One in five Irish people now shop for gluten-free food regularly and, in a multi-million euro market that analysts claim will continue to grow, is there room for meat producers to capitalise on the trend?
Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
Rentokil: Data must be tailored to pest risk and environment
Using connected devices to help mitigate risk in pest management is a critical part of food safety, according to Rentokil Initial.
Free-range egg producers in animal welfare row
British animal welfare body the RSPCA has introduced new requirements for all free-range poultry farmers, sparking a row over ethical standards.
Orkla cuts palm oil from 98% of its Nordic sweets and snack brands
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden has removed palm oil from 98% of its products, meaning 1,500 fewer tons of saturated fat in consumers' food. But what were the technical challenges and how was it received by fellow members of the Roundtable for...
Food quality, not quantity matters to label lovers
People who pay attention to nutrition labels are more concerned with the quality of the food they eat, choosing to eat more fruits, vegetables and beans, and shunning potatoes and refined grains.
BioFront Technologies named as US agent for Fera’s proficiency testing service
Fera Science has appointed BioFront Technologies as the US agent for its proficiency testing service.
Salty food diminishes thirst and increases hunger: Study
New research has reversed ideas about the health impacts of a high salt intake diet, and may have implications for salt reduction campaigns throughout Europe - though public health campaigners have called the results "contrived".
Food hub emerges in Qatar as Philippines vies for distribution trade
Qatar is emerging as a major regional food manufacturing hub as more warehousing and logistics parks reach completion.
Saturated fats linked to osteoarthritis, but coconut oil can help ease symptoms
Saturated fat has been identified as a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after Australian scientists found it changed the composition of cartilage, but lauric acid from coconut oil has a protective effect.
Cornell professor of agricultural economics: US took advantage of 'loophole’ in dairy trade with Canada
Multiple US dairy groups have blasted Canada recently saying that the country is blatantly violating terms of the NAFTA trade agreement and that US dairy processors are suffering due to lost Canadian purchases of ultrafiltered (UF) milk.
Ukrainian firm’s global chicken sales continue to fly
Ukrainian agro-industrial company MHP has reported rising exports of chicken to global markets, particularly in Asia and North Africa.
Lexagene to have prototype of on-site testing device by end of year
A biotech company is developing a microfluidic system to provide on-site food safety testing with its first prototype expected by the end of this year.
Algae and insects: Are they still the next big ingredients in cooking oils?
The majority of UK adults (85%) use edible oils, according to Mintel, but what are these consumers preferring to buy? FoodNavigator looked into the world of speciality, artisanal and innovative oil choices.
Dubai enlists Nutricia for grassroots infant healthy-eating initiative
Dubai health officials have called on Danone’s infant nutrition brand to support its drive to persuade parents to adopt health eating habits for their toddlers.
Second generation probiotics: ‘We’re only scratching the surface of knowledge’, says international expert.
The biggest challenge facing the probiotics sector is to spread the word of the potential gains “second generation” products can bring to a broader spectrum of health issues than just gut health.
FBIF 2017
China’s food and nutrition battleground shifts to functional products and e-commerce platforms
China’s food industry can no longer rely on vast volume growth from mass market items and will increasingly have to focus on innovation around personalised, healthy and functional nutrition products to boost its fortunes.
NOSB reconsiders the use of some non-organic substances in organic certified products
Curating the National List of non-organic substances that are allowed in products certified as organic is a core responsibility of the National Organic Standards Board, and as such stakeholders will lobby the USDA advisory board to add and delete several...
OTA sets high bar for revised organic seed-purity standards
The Organic Trade Association wants to put the breaks on a proposal from the National Organic Standards Board to strengthen the requirements for use of organic seeds because “a few substantive changes are critical.”
Snyder’s-Lance CEO retires amid unsatisfactory results
Snyder’s-Lance has announced the surprise retirement of CEO Carl Lee Jnr (56) amid disappointing performance results for the first quarter of 2017.
Subway to sue Canadian broadcaster for defamation
Fast-food chain Subway has filed a CA$210 million defamation lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after the broadcaster claimed some of its chicken was less than 50% meat.
On the move
Mondelēz and Bazooka Candy announce North America leadership changes
Mondelēz and the Topps’ confectionery division Bazooka Candy Brands have announced new leaders for their North American businesses.