PFGE problems highlighted by WGS performance
WGS has shown the limited discrimination and occasional lack of accuracy of PFGE, according to researchers.
Archives for July 4, 2017
World Steak Challenge: how social media reacted
ABP Poland, a subsidiary of Ireland-based ABP Food Group, has been crowned winner of World Steak Challenge 2017 – and social media responded with a flurry of jubilation.
Romanian poultry meat producer creates 470 jobs
Romanian poultry meat producer Safir plans to create 470 new jobs at its facilities in the Vaslui municipality, in Romania’s eastern region.
ZÜPA NOMA refreshes branding, teams with Whole30 to stand out in drinkable soup category
As the nascent drinkable soup category starts to take shape, newcomer ZÜPA NOMA is looking to carve out its own niche with refreshed packaging that will help its bottles pop on store shelves and better showcase on-trend call-outs such as organic and...
Brazilian meatpacker to beef up production by a quarter
Marfrig, one of the giants of Brazilian meat processing, plans to boost domestic production by 25%, thanks to higher-than-expected cattle availability.
Cracka Wines to be first Aussie company to crowd-source equity funding
An Australian wine retailer has set out to raise A$5m (US$3.8m) by crowd-sourcing equity funding from its customers as it embarks on expansion into sales in Asia.
Rising expectations: Health and nutrition drive ‘strong’ Q3 for Chr Hansen
Probiotic and natural colours player Chr Hansen reported a 10% growth in organic revenue in the first nine months, leading the company to slightly raise full year expectations.
Suja Juice CEO: The fermented beverages segment is on fire
Suja is still considering a move into the kombucha category but will only do so if it can produce the product in a way that controls the alcohol and sugar content, says CEO Jeff Church.
How is the food and beverage innovation process changing?
What new tools are brands using to get products to market more quickly, and build consumer insights into the process at every stage? Are traditional focus groups becoming passé?
Countries continue to find Salmonella in Brazilian meat
Border rejections for Salmonella in chicken from Brazil have been reported by six countries in the last week.
Former Zico founder steps up to lead Beanfields Snacks with an ambitious social mission
As the new CEO of Beanfields Snacks, industry veteran Mark Rampolla hopes to do for the better-for-you snack company what he did for the better-for-you beverage industry when he founded Zico Coconut Water and in doing so also help Los Angeles-based...
Unknown faces: Who are the farmers behind your cocoa and palm?
Confectionery companies should collectively push suppliers to make traceability the norm rather than a premium service, as it is the only way to guarantee sustainable cocoa and palm oil, says The Forest Trust.
World Steak Challenge 2017 winner unveiled
A Polish steak has been crowned the winner of the World Steak Challenge 2017.
Nestlé pledges to cut sugar by 10% in UK breakfast cereals
Cereal Partners Worldwide, a joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé, has announced it will further reduce the sugar content in its Nestlé-branded cereals in the UK over the next year.
This week Down Under
Adelaide restaurant joins researchers to study native foods
An Australian university and a foundation started by a chef with an interest in native ingredients have joined forces in a project to develop the native food industry for the benefit of remote indigenous communities.
WATCH: First packaged edible insect snack for China to be launched
A chip style snack made with silkworm powder is to be launched in China, in what is believed to be the first edible insect-based packaged product to go on sale in the country.
More fruit and fish and less soda: A recipe for better colorectal health?
Load up on fish and fruit, and cut back on soft drinks for better colorectal health, finds ‘Med diet’ study.
Eurofins’ Listeria tests backed by AOAC
Eurofins Scientific’s test kits for Listeria have received certification by AOAC.
ADM finalises Chamtor deal
Agri-food giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has confirmed the acquisition of French sweetener and starch producer Chamtor for an undisclosed fee.
Strategic partnership: Unilever sells Dutch facility to Zwanenberg
Unilever says a new strategic partnership with Zwanenberg Food Group (ZFG) will see the firm buy a Dutch production facility, however the factory will continue to manufacture products for key Unilever brands including Unox, Knorr and Bertolli.
Amul introduces Tetra Pak TBA 1000 Edge with LightCap pack in India
Indian dairy company Amul has launched its buttermilk and lassi products in a bigger 1-liter Tetra Pak package, the TBA 1000 Edge with LightCap 30.
IFT Food Expo 2017
From ingredients out of by-products to Ecopouches, Scelta Mushrooms develops products out of waste-reduction efforts
To preserve mushrooms to sell to foodservice companies, Scelta Muhsrooms blanches its white button mushrooms first. The wastewater is then used to make an umami-flavored ingredient.
Singapore seeks to level playing field for SMEs to tap into functional foods trend
New guidelines have been launched in Singapore for food manufacturers seeking to develop food products with approved health and nutrition claims.