Salmonella investigation uncovers cooking method risk
An investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in Canada has suggested the cooking method for chicken shawarma may represent a risk.
Archives for September 17, 2017
China to start importing meat from Russia
China has cancelled a ban on imports of ‘ruminant meats’ (beef and lamb), from 49 regions of the Russian Federation, according to a recent release from Russia’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.
EC: 'We will now analyse China's decision and consider appropriate steps.'
No justification for China extending potato starch duties, says Starch Europe
The European starch industry is “deeply disappointed” by the Chinese government’s decision to extend anti-subsidy duties against EU potato starch while the European Commission says it is considering appropriate steps to take.
Tyson predicts record year for business
US processor Tyson Foods Inc has set out big ambitions for the year at a consumer conference.
New produce coalition stands against potential anti-dumping revisions in NAFTA
A new coalition of US and Canadian produce companies hopes to protect the North American Free Trade Agreement from potentially “traumatic” revisions based on “protectionism and a very narrow view of trade,” according to one co-founder.
NAFTA talks a chance to create joint risk assessment body
With NAFTA renegotiation talks ongoing it is a critical time for a conversation on protecting and improving the supply chain, according to two think tanks.
GMB: CETA trade deal sets bad precedent post-Brexit
A British trade union has attacked the CETA trade deal between Canada and Europe which comes into force later this week (21 September) adding it sets a bad precedent post-Brexit.
South African poultry deal hits hurdle
A South African poultry merger has stalled after one of the parties challenged unclear terms imposed by the country’s Competition Commission.
Partnerships with start-ups ‘a strategic imperative’: Unilever
Unilever has made fostering relationships with start-up companies “a strategic imperative” as it works to leverage collaborations in order to meet evolving consumer needs.
GS1, IBM and Microsoft look at blockchain
GS1 will work with IBM and Microsoft to use its standards in their enterprise blockchain applications for supply chain clients.
Gluten-free green banana flour high in RS2 could cut down waste
US ingredient technology company, International Agriculture Group (IAG), has launched a clean label green banana flour that contains a high level of resistant starch to capitalize on the growing demand for the dietary fiber and perhaps cut down on banana...
Naturex strikes global distribution deal with Mycotech for vegan mushroom protein: 'We could see they had something new'
Natural ingredients giant Naturex has struck a global distribution deal with MycoTechnology, the fungi-fueled start-up behind Pure Taste fermented shiitake vegetable protein: a high-profile new entrant to the ‘alternative’ protein market.
Australia
Scientists develop cooking oil to combat mercury pollution
Waste cooking oil from cafes and fast food outlets is being used to capture mercury pollution from Australian mine sites and industrial plants.
Sunshine or supplements? Cholesterol concerns must be considered with vitamin D, says expert
Clinicians must consider the impact vitamin D supplements may have on cholesterol levels in some consumers, warns an epidemiology expert.
Cargill buys unused feedmill in central Thailand
An unused feed mill in Thailand’s Prachinburi province has been acquired by Cargill to produce poultry and swine feed.
China direct
‘Poultry for beef’ deal completes after China given US ‘equivalence’
China’s poultry inspection protocols have been judged “equivalent” to those used by the US Department of Agriculture, paving the way for the world’s second biggest producer to gain access to the world’s largest poultry market.
BASF teams up with InsideTracker for personalized nutrition & supplementation recommendations
BASF and Segterra have announced a collaboration for BASF’s health ingredients brand, Newtrition, to provide personalized nutrition and dietary supplementation recommendations and scientific support for Segterra’s InsideTracker.
I need chocolate, Alexa... sweets, snacks, and the Amazon effect
Candy and snacks sales on Amazon are growing at 42% year-on-year,* according to new report from ecommerce data firm One Click Retail, which says category sales have already hit $215m in the first eight months of 2017, compared with $240m for the whole of...
‘No deal’ Brexit could hike food prices by a third: BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC), an industry body representing UK retailers, has warned that British shoppers could pay as much as one-third more for “everyday food items” in the event of a “no deal Brexit”.
EU injects €1.5m into acrylamide research
Nordic scientists will investigate the link between acrylamide exposure and obesity, diabetes and fertility with a €1.5m grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
Philippines
Industry leaders on edge after Duterte vows to abolish sugar promoter
Industry heads are resigned to the fate of their segment’s official promoter, which the Philippines president recently vowed to close in a bid to streamline government and curb corruption.