AHDB to have largest ever presence at Anuga
British meat will take centre stage in Germany later this year at this year’s Anuga trade show.
Archives for September 13, 2017
EDA: "It seems the EU does not need Brexit to end the single market"
Spain to introduce origin labelling for milk products
As Spain becomes the latest country to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling for milk and milk-based products, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has blasted the European Commission's "laissez-faire" approach.
Bhakti spicy chai tea raises $5.1m in series B financing round
Boulder-based spicy chai tea brand Bhakti has raised $5.1m in a Series B financing round led by accelerator Cleveland Avenue with participation from another unnamed strategic investor, the Colorado Impact Fund and other existing investors.
US plant-based meat sales on the rise
Sales of plant-based meats in the US have risen 6% year-on-year, according to new data from Nielsen, the Plant Based Foods Association and The Good Food Institute.
Hilton Foods Australia to open new processing site
Meat packing business Hilton Foods Australia and logistics real estate specialist Logos have teamed up to develop a new processing and distribution centre in Brisbane.
Nestlé establishes first food safety institute in India
Nestlé is establishing a food safety institute in India to help meet the country's growing demand for healthy and safe food.
MycoTech raises $35m to fuel vegan mushroom protein ambitions, strikes strategic partnership
Boulder-based MycoTechnology has raised $35m in a series B financing round from a flurry of high profile investors* from Kellogg’s Eighteen94 Capital to Bunge Ventures and inked a strategic partnership with a leading player in the natural products...
Organic sales projected to rise as more millennials have children and seek clean options for kids
New research published by the Organic Trade Association connecting parenting to increased organic purchases suggests sales of organic could see a significant boost in the coming years as more millennials, many of whom already favor organic, have children.
Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of diabetes in two weeks, study claims
Artificial sweeteners could potentially increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in two weeks, says research that fuels ongoing debate over the sugar substitutes’ long-term health effects.
Packaged food firms getting to grips with water scarcity challenges
Food businesses are in the “bull’s eye” of climate change challenges, but many of the biggest firms remain “unprepared” for future constraints on water, a new report suggests.
Polish meat processor relaunches production, eyes new plant in 2018
Polish meat processor ZM Olewnik has relaunched production activities at its facility in Świerczynek, following a fire that partly destroyed the plant last January, generating losses of about PLN 100 million (€23.5m).
Confiture ReBelle on a mission to tackle food waste
Start-up French jam maker Confiture ReBelle is a mission-based company that aims to reduce food waste in the country by shortening the supply chain and empowering citizens. ReBelle's Louise Le Duigou speaks to FoodNavigator about how the group plans to...
Food sector criticises 'political' dual-quality debate as EC signals intervention
Food makers have insisted that the industry views “all consumers [as] equally important” as the European Commission signalled its intention to improve product competitive testing proceedures in response to concerns over so-called “dual quality” foods.
Bühler acquires Haas to add biscuit capabilities
The Bühler Group has acquired Austrian-based confectionery, biscuits and wafer equipment supplier Haas for an undisclosed sum.
Seaweed strategy unveiled as Korea seeks sea-change in exports
South Korea has unveiled plans on how it will develop its seaweed industry, which it hopes will be worth US$1bn in overseas sales by 2024.
Mikey’s raises $5m, teams up with Factory LLC: ‘I wanted to partner with someone that was going to do more than just write me a check…’
Allergy-friendly baked goods brand Mikey’s has teamed up with innovation and scale-up specialist Factory LLC, which will invest $5m in two tranches to help founder Mike Tierney scale the business and build a better-for-you product platform potentially...
Jan 2020 likely deadline for compliance with new-look Nutrition Facts panel, hints Gottlieb
The deadline for compliance with the new-look Nutrition Facts panel is likely to be early 2020, 18 months after the original July 26, 2018, compliance date, according to FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
FI Asia 2017
The four key health concerns driving Chinese consumers to spend more on functional foods
Demand for functional food and drink has shot up in APAC, particularly in China, where 80% of the population claims to want to make their diets more healthy. And four key health concerns are driving sales.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Bunge trains sights on SE Asia growth through Loder acquisition
Bunge has acquired a majority stake in Malaysian palm planter IOI Corporation’s Loder Croklaan subsidiary, through which it hopes to gain a bigger footprint in Southeast Asia.
Australia to open doors to US, Japanese and Dutch beef
America will soon be allowed to export beef to America for the first time in 15 years, following a government report review.