Hard-hit HKScan posts €20m loss
An earnings decline across HKScan’s biggest Scandinavian markets saw the struggling Finland-based meat processor post a €20.8m pre-tax loss in its half-year results.
Archives for July 18, 2017
Brazil and EU team up to take on food security
Brazil and the European Union are throwing their joint support behind agricultural production and working together to tackle food security concerns.
Caramel supplier Nigay to open €20m French factory
French caramel supplier Nigay is to invest €20 million in a second factory in Northern France.
Consumer demands placing more pressure on flavor, texture of sports nutrition products
Flavor innovation is usually seen as a key component of food product development and of less concern for supplements. But as sports nutrition brands seek competitive advantages and to bring in fringe, lifestyle-type consumers, flavors are taking center...
General Mills wins fight to label Nature Valley granola bars as ‘natural’
General Mills has won a lawsuit alleging its Nature Valley granola bars cannot be labelled “100% natural” as they purportedly contain traces of herbicide.
Poultry producer Perdue Farms modifies its animal welfare policy
Increasing the number of chicken houses with windows, providing chickens with more space, and raising and studying slower-growing chickens are among priorities Perdue Farms emphasized in its new animal welfare guide.
Coffee consumption a counter to sarcopenia in elderly men: Korean study
Consuming at least three cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of elderly men developing sarcopenia, according to a Korean study.
Stevia sweet taste unaffected by commercial production of high-purity extracts
Steviol glycosides remain unaffected by commercial processes that involve the extraction and purification of this natural sweetener used to reduce calorie content in popular beverages.
This week Down Under
Science agency launches food ‘innovation and entrepreneurship’ roadmap
New technologies could see Australians eating algae-based sources of protein, developing allergenic-free nuts and helping the environment with edible packaging, according the the country’s government research institute.
Coca-Cola enters meal kit market with Chef’d partnership: ‘Beverages are an integral part of the meal occasion’
As consumers continue to seek new flavors and experiences, Coca-Cola is exploring the booming US meal kit market in a new partnership with Chef’d that offers co-branded meal kits with complementary Coca-Cola brands.
First Contact: Identifying Unexpected Contaminants in Food Contact Material using LC-HRMS
‘The accurate detection of migrating chemicals from food contact materials (FCM) into the food we eat is critical to ensure the safety of consumers.
Tesco supply chain criticized in campylobacter chicken salad recall
Supermarket recalls thrust firms back into the spotlight and highlight inefficiencies amongst organizations and their supply chains, according to Crimson & Co.
Provenance secures $800k funding to track fresh produce from origin to supermarket
British tech startup Provenance has secured $800k (£650k) in private investment to fund an ongoing grant for its blockchain-backed software launching 100 transparent products in October.
FoodPro / AIFST convention 2017
New technology to help Australia’s $126bn food industry track entire supply chain
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched a new technology system – ePIF – which enables companies to track product information across its entire supply chain and provide timely information to regulators.
Craft in a froth after watchdog decides not to pursue beer majors
The craft brewing industry has hit out at Australia’s competition watchdog’s decision not to take action against beer majors over distribution contracts that they say shut them out of pubs and clubs.
FoodPro / AIFST Convention 2017
Australia’s food regulation changes: ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’
The desired policy outcomes for Australian food and drink regulations are rapidly shifting away from food safety and point-of-sale information to being focused on public health and consumer rights…leading to some “good”, but other “bad and ugly” changes...
Bonafide Provisions expands the reach and appeal of bone broth with Drinkable Veggies
As recently as two years ago, bone broth was virtually unheard of by the masses, but now it is seemingly everywhere with newcomers crowding the category and pushing early players such as Bonafide Provisions to innovate to stay ahead of the competition.
Lithuania moves to cap industrial trans fats
Lithuania has drawn up a draft law that will limit the amount of industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) to a maximum limit of 2 g per 100 g of total fat content.
Long-fibre prebiotics show promising sweetness, say scientists
How to keep things sweet without adding calories – is it a Holy Grail or could UK scientists have found a solution thanks to long-fibre prebiotics?
Mondelez’s Toblerone may have grounds for candy shape-based lawsuit against Poundland
A British business advisory lawyer says Mondelēz could take action against Poundland for launching Twin Peaks chocolate that looks like its Toblerone brand because of its “unique and distinctive” shape.
US BSE fears played down by industry
The US beef industry has moved quickly to allay fears over an incident of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Alabama.
Bone splinter find sparks 3,000 tonne recall of ‘beloved’ hot dogs
New York-based Marathon Enterprises has recalled more than 7m pounds (lb) of hot dogs that may be contaminated with bone fragments.
The future of grocerants? Deliveries, humanoids and a good dose of life-hacking, says supermarket guru
Amazon's increased penetration into the grocery sphere will mean computer wizards, molecular biologists and sustainability experts will be developing ultra-intelligent grocerants of the future, predicts 'supermarket guru' Phil Lempert.
Trade groups sue to block New York City from enforcing menu labeling ahead of FDA
Leading trade groups for the retailer and food service industries are suing New York City to stop inspectors from holding their members responsible for posting calorie counts for prepared “restaurant-type food” ahead of a similar federal rule that has...
Maternal cashew nut consumption boosts cognitive development of offspring
Maternal consumption of cashew nuts during pregnancy and lactation is beneficial to the cognitive development of offspring, a new study on rats has revealed.