Patchi to double manufacturing capacity with new Dubai plant
Patchi has begun work on a new 122,000 square-foot chocolate manufacturing facility in Dubai to serve as a “springboard” into regional and overseas markets when it opens in 18 months.
Archives for May 30, 2017
API completes holographic and embossing site
API has increased its holographic foil and film manufacturing capabilities after completing a £0.5m ($642k) investment at its Livingston facility in Scotland.
Dubai launches Ramadan Fridge programme to feed poor
Dubai residents will be able to donate food through 80 new Ramadan fridges at mosques across the emirate.
BC30 probiotic may help with plant protein digestion, according to new Ganeden-backed study
Plant protein, when digested with a patented probiotic strain, increased bioavailability of amino acids in the upper gastrointestinal tract, leading to a healthier colon environment, according to an in vitro study conducted at Maastricht University.
Peak Scientific expands office in Brazil
Peak Scientific has expanded a regional office in Brazil to support its customer base in LATAM (Latin America).
High Brew secures $17m funding: ‘We are just scratching the surface when it comes to the convenience channel’
Austin-based High Brew recently closed $17m of new growth capital led by BIGR Ventures, further propelling the brand’s accessibility and penetration, and signalling investor sentiments that cold brew coffee has officially spread its wings beyond hipster...
China’s reopening of live bird markets questioned
Local government authorities in China may not be fully aware of the potential threat posed by bird flu, after human infections of H7N9 were detected this month.
Novacap prepares to open new sodium bicarbonate plant in Singapore
Novacap is preparing to open a stand-alone sodium bicarbonate plant in Singapore to help the French firm expand across the food, feed, pharmaceutical and health care industries in APAC.
Marinova attains GRAS status for fucoidan extracts
Australian biotechnology company Marinova Pty Ltd has received a letter of no objection for its GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status of its Maritech fucoidan extracts.
UAE fish safety scare was nothing more than rumours
A senior government official has brushed off suggestions that fish and shellfish captured in UAE waters have been affected by pollution and unsafe for consumption.
Booming meat plant to play key role in Russian turkey surge
Cherkizovo Group’s turkey plant, run in a joint venture with Spain’s Grupo Fuertes, hit full capacity this week and company executives hope to double the factory’s throughput.
Levels of contamination in Finnish chicken static
The chair of Finland’s Broiler Association (Suomen Broileryhdistys) Suvi Rantala-Sarjeant has told GlobalMeatNews there is no consistent rise in levels of so-called drug-resistant super bacteria found in Finland-sold fresh chicken.
Abu Dhabi redoubles safety inspections for Ramadan
Abu Dhabi food authorities have doubled down inspections over Ramadan, and at the time of writing have assessed almost 200 grocery stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets in the emirate.
Grill or microwave mushrooms to preserve protein content, say fungal researchers
Microwaving and grilling are the best approaches to preserve mushrooms’ nutritional profile, a study reveals, trumping methods like boiling and deep-frying.
India’s cattle ban could ‘halt’ beef exports
The Indian government’s ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter is likely to have dramatic impact on its billion-dollar cattle export trade.
Chef’d CEO: ‘Our customer acquisition costs are about a tenth of what the competitive set is paying’
Thanks to its unique partnership model, wider selection, and no subscription fees, customer acquisition costs at meal-delivery firm Chef’d are significantly lower than rivals,’ claims founder and CEO Kyle Ransford, who says Chef’d has been “first order...
Time to rethink nutrition labelling, say scientists: Food is not just the sum of its nutrients
It's time to move beyond the single nutrient model that looks only at individual fat, sugar or protein content, say scientists. Foods are eaten whole and so their effect on health must also be considered in a more holistic manner.
Nestlé to give global Maggi brand a clean label revamp
Nestlé aims to “transform” the global Maggi brand by 2020 by cutting salt, swapping modified starches for simple ones and removing artificial emulsifiers and thickeners, it says.
LCI adds clean touch to functional bakery ingredients
Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (LCI) has unveiled LCI Touch, its latest range of functional ingredients focused on clean label.
Saudi sets date for 50-100% beverage sin tax next month
Saudi Arabia will begin to tax energy drinks and carbonated sodas from June 10, making it the first country in the Gulf to fix an implementation date.
Deep cuts to agriculture spending, including organic, are a “no-go,” Congressman Panetta says
President Trump’s aggressive budget proposal for fiscal 2018 is a pennywise and pound-foolish approach to agriculture, and especially organic production and sales, according to legislators and industry leaders, who promise to fight for more balance.
Hint Inc urges court to stay propylene glycol lawsuit as FDA ponders ‘natural’ claims
Flavored water brand Hint Inc has urged a California court to stay (put on ice) a high-profile lawsuit accusing it of falsely advertising its wares as ‘all natural.'
Meat firm pens bacon deal with NFL team Green Bay Packers
Wisconsin-based meatpacker Patrick Cudahy has signed a deal with National Football League team Green Bay Packers to be the official bacon supplier for the second season running.
JBS shareholder to pay huge $3bn corruption fine
J&F Investimentos, the holding company of the world’s largest meatpacker JBS, at the heart of a huge corruption scandal, has been fined billions of dollars by Brazilian prosecutors.
Functional food bar launches with Niagen nicotinamide riboside
Barology’s Live Younger bar is the first launch of Niagen nicotinamide riboside (NR) into the functional food space, and offers consumers a new way to help boost cellular metabolism and cellular energy production, said ChromaDex.
Seeds from evergreens packed with enough amino acids to meet WHO standards
Seeds from two variants of Chinese evergreen trees have been found to contain enough amino acids to meet the daily nutritional requirements of infants and adults, according to a recent study which recommends their use in the food industry.