New cases in EU-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs
More than 60 further cases have been reported in an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to Polish eggs after EU agencies said it looked to be over earlier this year.
Archives for June 29, 2017
Antibiotic sales inject pace to ECO’s profit growth
Sales of ECO Animal Health Group’s (ECO) flagship antibiotic Aivlosin has helped the UK-based firm record a 75% pre-tax profit rise.
EC action plan to address antimicrobial resistance in food supply chain
The European Commission is to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply chain with the adoption of a new action plan.
General Mills saw sales and profit suffer during “year of significant change”
The Cheerios maker reported a dip in net earnings and sales during the fourth-quarter and full year 2017.
JBS changes structure after corruption scandal
Beleaguered Brazilian meat giant JBS has created an executive committee to advise its board directors as it seeks to distance itself from the government corruption scandal that has rocked Brazil.
Soup-To-Nuts podcast: Three trends driving growth in the bottled water category
After years of steady growth in the high single-digits, consumption of water in the US has finally surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in the United States, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation.
Introducing jackfruit: The next big thing in plant-based meat alternatives?
High in fibre and sugar-free, the jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world with a fibrous texture that can be shredded, minced or pulled - and it's even cheaper than soy, says The Jackfruit Company.
VIDEO: ‘Green banana flour has the functionality of a starch and the label of a fruit…’
One product that generated quite a buzz at the IFT show this year was NuBana green banana flour from International Agriculture Group (IAG). Elaine Watson caught up with VP marketing and business development (and resistant starch guru) Rhonda Witwer to...
NEWS IN BRIEF
Grocery stores lead way for online ice cream orders, says 1010Data
The center of the store may be where growth of online sales and orders thrive, but consumers are getting more comfortable clicking away to buy products from other aisles to. According to 1010DATA, online ice cream orders have grown threefold since 2014...
Fish smokehouse shut due to Listeria findings
A fish smokehouse has been temporarily shut down after findings of Listeria.
Tougher advertising rules for marketing unhealthy foods at children come in to effect tomorrow
Strict rules banning adverts for high in fat, salt and sugar products in all children’s media come into effect tomorrow (Saturday 1 July), after numerous health campaigners called for tougher regulations.
Mixed response to Zimbabwe livestock development plan
The Zimbabwe government’s plan to roll out a $300 million (m) livestock development programme aimed at resuscitating the country’s ailing meat production sector has prompted mixed reactions from industry experts.
Norovirus research reveals knowledge gaps
Inadequate hand washing, using bare hands when preparing food and returning to work too early after being ill were some findings of work to prevent the spread of norovirus.
Arla closing Lillebælt dairy
Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods is moving production of its Castello brand white mold cheese to its Troldhede dairy location, resulting in the loss of 66 jobs at Lillebælt Dairy, which will close by the beginning of 2019.
VIDEO: Will we need a new regulatory framework for clean (cultured) meat?
Producing ‘clean’ meat by culturing cells – instead of raising or slaughtering animals - is a new frontier in food production, but will it require a new regulatory framework, and what should we call it? Elaine Watson caught up with one food law attorney...
IFT Food Expo 2017
Tapping into demand for RTD tea, Amelia Bay launches highly concentrated tea solid ingredient
Georgia-based Amelia Bay has launched a highly concentrated tea solid ingredient designed to tap into the growing demand for ready to drink (RTD) tea and kombucha.
Charoen Pokphand to build pig farm in China
Agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) is building a pig breeding farm for 500,000 pigs in remote western China.
Brain-impaired elderly subjects appear to most benefit from cocoa flavanols: Review
Flavanol-rich chocolate is well known for its beneficial effect on the brain, but a review by Italian researchers point towards its neuroprotective effects in vulnerable populations over time.