US hails 'strong team' for World Butchers' Challenge
The United States is the latest country to have announced its line-up for the World Butchers’ Challenge.
Archives for June 27, 2017
Rice-based enzyme will bring gluten-free bread to the next level, says DSM
DSM has unveiled a rice-based baker's enzyme which boosts the softness and moistness of gluten-free bread, allowing it to compete with wheat-based breads in texture, it says.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Del Monte buries the hatchet ahead of retail and NPD joint-venture
Philippines-based Del Monte Pacific has entered into a joint-venture with Arab-owned Fresh Del Monte Produce to expand its refrigerated fruit-based lines.
COO: 'We’re in a stable financial position both from an operating point of view and a capital point of view'
Chobani moves beyond Greek with Smooth launch: 'We're a yogurt company, not a Greek yogurt company'
Chobani – which disrupted the US dairy category a decade ago with its Greek yogurt – is now aiming to do the same in the non-Greek segment with the launch of Chobani Smooth, a low fat, mild-tasting blended fruit yogurt with twice the protein, 25% less...
Pilgrim's Pride ends farmer contract after animal cruelty claim
The US’s second largest chicken firm, Pilgrim’s Pride, has launched an investigation into welfare standards after an investigation uncovered alleged animal cruelty at its contract farm in Georgia.
IFT FOOD EXPO 2017
Riding on popularity of pulses, Puris unveils new branding and ingredient line
Pulse-focused ingredient manufacturer and supplier Puris, formerly known as World Food Processing, debuted its new company name, logo, and direction at this year’s IFT food expo in Las Vegas.
Six top processing, packaging and manufacturing trends set to shape foodpro 2017
Australasia's largest-of-it's-kind food processing and manufacturing show foodpro returns next month, so we've been getting the lowdown on six of the top industry trends that are set to star on show floor.
Research: Aussie sugar tax 'would not punish the poor’
A major criticism of the public health lobby’s proposed sugar sweetened beverage tax—that it would unfairly punish the poor and disadvantaged—may have been debunked by research from Deakin University’s Global Obesity Centre.
Barentz International and Indian pharma firm unite to drive South Asia fortification opportunities
Ingredient firm Barentz International is seeking to increase its nutrition and fortification opportunities in India by linking up with Noida-based pharma company Jubilant Life Sciences.
Changing consumer demands fuel new innovations in coffee and tea
New varieties of coffee and tea drinks are putting a spin on Asia’s staple beverages, thanks to consumer demand for new flavours and concepts.
Probiotics powerhouse: China sales outstripping global average as DuPont reveals 50% surge
DuPont says its probiotics business in China is booming, with sustained growth leading it to double capacity at its specialist Beijing production and packaging site this year.
No meat and less salt: Salt of the Earth’s Mediterranean Umami is changing the meat alternative space
A sodium-reduction solution that mimics the taste of meat has been created by Israeli supplier, Salt of the Earth Ltd.
Finland has a berry good idea to verify origin
Two Finnish agencies are to sample strawberries as part of work to develop a method to verify their origin.
Congressman calls for food safety boost at border
Congressman Henry Cuellar has urged agencies to work with local governments at high-volume ports of entry to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Caobisco encourages deadlines for 100% certified cocoa and palm oil
EU confectionery trade body Caobisco is encouraging its members to set a date by which they will source all cocoa and palm oil from a certified sustainable source.
Small EU countries form pact to tackle childhood obesity
Europe’s small countries have committed to tackling spiralling childhood obesity rates by signing a statement designed to address the issue via a combination of diet and exercise.
Biscuits are capitalizing on the health trend, especially among seniors, says pladis
The biscuit category changed in Britain in 2016 amid consumer demand for healthier indulgences, Steve Gladwell, CMI director of pladis tells BakeryandSnacks.
Competition among retailers heats up as consumers seek more diverse, ethnic products
Consumer demand for products that are authentic and ethnic is not only prompting brand manufacturers to innovate it is also raising the competitive bar at retailers, according to industry experts.
South Africa hit with bird flu outbreak
South Africa has been hit with its first case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) strain H5N8 strain, which devastated Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
BHSL wastes no time with Hydro acquisition
Irish agri-tech business BHSL has acquired Hydro International for an undisclosed sum, wasting no time in implementing a strategy to strengthen its ability to generate energy from poultry manure.
Hain: 'Consumers want nutritious food, plant-based protein, fiber, clean labels and convenience'
Hain Celestial's Cultivate Ventures acquires The Better Bean Company
Hain Celestial’s Cultivate Ventures arm has acquired Portland, OR-based The Better Bean Company - which makes prepared beans and bean dips in chilled deli tubs – for an undisclosed sum.