Irish farmers call for government intervention on beef prices
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Joe Healy has called on the Minister of Agriculture Michael Creed to intervene on cuts to cattle prices.
Archives for August 21, 2017
Nestlé, Unilever, Walmart and others look at blockchain with IBM
Dole, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Unilever and Walmart are part of a consortium with IBM which will identify areas where the food supply chain can benefit from blockchain.
JAMA study highlights need for more sodium reduction, consumer education about salt
New research showing that 98% of homes have packaged food that exceeds the recommended amount of sodium, despite drastic reductions in the last 15 years, should be a wake-up call for manufacturers to cut back on the mineral even more and for consumers to...
Rise in Evolution Fresh’s Defense Up sales show consumers already are thinking about flu season
Even though it is still sweltering outside for most of the US, many consumers are starting to think about the upcoming cold and flu season and are reaching for products claimed to have immune-boosting properties, such as Evolution Fresh’s 'Defense Up'...
South Asia radius
Innovative Foods to double frozen production at AP plant
Indian food manufacturer Innovative Foods hopes to double its processing capacity with a second processing unit in Andhra Pradesh.
Blue Apron hit with avalanche of shareholder lawsuits
Meal kit market leader Blue Apron has been hit with an avalanche of ‘stock drop’ lawsuits from a series of law firms alleging that shareholders were duped into paying over the odds to buy the firm’s stock – which has lost almost half of its value since...
Taxed beverage sales drop in Philadelphia, rise in its suburbs. Is it going as planned?
While sales of sweetened beverages dropped by more than half within Philadelphia’s city limits following the imposition of a soda tax, they also substantially increased just outside city limits. Tax naysayers say these numbers are proof that the...
Brexit talks must reduce risk of goods in ‘legal limbo’ say BRC
The British Retail Consortium, who stress the need to remove the risk of goods left in “legal limbo”, has welcomed the UK government’s approach to exported foods to the EU at the point of exit.
Lotus Bakeries recalls products suspected to contain contaminated eggs
Belgian biscuit and snack maker Lotus Bakeries has withdrawn some of its products suspected to contain eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil.
Food processors 'deceive consumers', say Norwegians as pressure mounts to introduce ombudsman
Pressure is mounting on Norway’s government to introduce an ombudsman to oversee a food supply chain that is increasingly dominated by a few major players.
Slovakian botulism case linked to rare subtype in hummus
A very rare subtype implicated in only one previous outbreak was responsible for a case of botulism in Slovakia, according to research.
Ajinomoto ‘accelerating’ growth in Turkey with Kükre acquisition
Japanese seasonings giant Ajinomoto said it is “accelerating” expansion in the Turkish market when it announced it is acquiring the shares it does not already hold in local manufacturer Kükre.
Danish Crown in deal with e-commerce giant Alibaba
Danish Crown has penned a deal of “enormous potential” to sell meat on Tmall, a digital retail platform owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.
Beverage giants pledge to limit sugar content of drinks in Singapore
Major drinks companies in Singapore - including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé - have agreed to limit the sugar content of their drinks, committing to a maximum sugar content of 12% in all their drinks by 2020.
Fonterra opens Australia plant as demand soars for pizza cheese toppings in China
Fonterra Co-operative Group has expanded its operations in Australia, opening a plant in Victoria, to meet demand for cheese pizza toppings in China.
Lack of antioxidants increases obesity risk in sleep-deprived men: Korean study
Low dietary antioxidant intake — coupled with insufficient sleep — could lead to an increased risk of obesity in men, a Korean study has found.
Nestlé defends new Whip chocolates for not including walnut
Nestlé says the Walnut Whip with a walnut will remain on sale alongside its new vanilla, caramel and mint versions without a walnut in the UK and Ireland.
Brazilian meat checks drive European F&B alerts
Contaminated meat from Brazil was the driving force behind a rise in food and beverage notifications during Q2 2017, according to Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
Berkeley researchers seek ‘actionable solutions’ at alternative protein lab
The University of California, Berkeley, is establishing a new programme focusing on the alternative protein space as it seeks to deliver “actionable solutions” to address the “real problems” facing the sector.
Chinese giant linked to Moy Park bidding war
Chinese pig and chicken giant New Hope Group is rumoured to have joined a fierce bidding war for Northern Ireland poultry processor Moy Park.
Romanian meat processor spends €1.7m on packaging and range
Romanian meat processor Cris-Tim SRL has completed investments worth some €1.7 million (m), with the aim of upgrading its meat packaging capacities and developing its product range, according to senior company representatives.
MLA invests in grass-fed beef sector
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced a $1.9 million investment in developing leaders of the country’s grass-fed sector.
India
169 restaurants in limbo as McDonald’s shutters turbulent franchise
McDonald’s has severed its 22-year relationship with partner Vikram Bakshi, putting all its 169 restaurants in north and east India at risk of closure.