Meurens Natural opens €15m factory
Belgian cereal and fruit syrup manufacturer Meurens Natural has doubled its production capacity with a €15 million factory.
Archives for September 26, 2017
Smithfield Foods grows European presence with Romanian deal
WH Group Limited, parent company of Smithfield Foods, has announced the acquisition of two meat processing businesses in Romania, further strengthening its Eastern European presence.
Polish firm signs food waste deal
Henryk Kania has become the first meat processor to sign a long-term deal serving meals to thousands of Polish children living in poverty.
Chicken firms adopt global sustainability strategy
A majority of the world’s poultry producers will follow a three-pronged economic, environmental and social strategy, designed to help the industry take flight.
More than 60 sickened in Salmonella outbreaks
Germany has reported multiple outbreaks of Salmonella which have sickened more than 60 people.
Chobani selects seven food and beverage startups for second incubator class
Chobani has chosen seven startups out of more than 550 applicants for its second annual Food Incubator program based on each company’s commitment to innovation.
Sealed Air and Alchemy Systems to address supply chain risks
Sealed Air and Alchemy Systems are to work together in Latin America and North America.
National Coffee Day sees more Americans partaking and reaching for premium options
As Americans scout out the best deals to celebrate National Coffee Day on Friday, manufacturers of the beverage have a lot to celebrate – including a significant increase in the percentage of people in the US who enjoy a daily cup of joe, according to...
Companies must boost digital presence ahead of ecommerce grocery boom
Even though ecommerce represents only a small fraction of grocery sales currently, manufacturers and retailers need to embrace digital now or else risk losing out given it influences more than half of all grocery sales somewhere along the path to...
Supermarket shopper habits follow an ‘organic staircase,’ study finds
Organic consumers appear to be creatures of habit, preferring to buy more and more organic produce and following a progressively predictable shopping routine.
Six trends Nestlé hopes will deliver ‘industry leading’ growth
Nestlé has said that it wants to deliver “industry leading volume growth” by leveraging key consumer trends. The company detailed exactly how it intends to achieve this at its investor summit in London yesterday (26 September).
The final cut: What can the chocolate industry really do to halt cocoa deforestation?
Traceability from farm to first purchase, common definitions of protected areas and paying farmers a living income are three ways stakeholders say can help end cocoa-driven deforestation in West Africa, which is threatening endangered species.
University of Nebraska gets grant to reduce allergen recalls
Food allergen experts at the University of Nebraska have received $20,000 for work to reduce undeclared allergen recalls.
Could a lawsuit scupper Campbell Soup’s deal to acquire Pacific Foods?
Pacific Foods says it is “working hard” to resolve a lawsuit that threatens to thwart Campbell Soup’s $700m deal to acquire the Oregon-based company.
India
Only an improved cold chain can raise farmers’ income
Though the government has embarked on a number of projects over recent years to improve farm production, some states are yet to realise the importance of post-harvest management and have been missing out in revenue as a result, according to agriculture...
Patriotic Aussies favour homegrown groceries—at least for now
One of the biggest sources of brand loyalty among Australians is national identity, with as many as seven in 10 making the effort to by food and beverages with a homegrown logo.
AI, chat bots and e-commerce taking APAC's nutrition industry to the next level
Technological advances are having a big impact on the APAC supplement and functional food industry, with the most innovative firms enjoying "a major boon” as more consumers go online for advice and to make purchases.
US calls on India to open up to GM soybean
India must open up to genetically modified soybean if it wants to keep up with domestic demand, according to the agriculture representative of the American Embassy in Delhi.
Purple Carrot CEO on the Amazon/Whole Foods effect: ‘Brands are seeking out their dance partner before the music stops…’
Albertsons’ deal to acquire meal kit company plated was a smart move for both parties, and will likely be the first of many strategic partnerships in the food ecommerce space as “brands are seeking out their dance partner before the music stops" in the...
This week Down Under
Alcohol group slams attempt to ‘create crisis’ over sports ads
The Australian drinks industry has accused an alcohol awareness group of “attempting to create a crisis where none exists” after it called for TV ads promoting alcohol to be phased out at times when children were likely to be watching sports broadcasts.
Eastern Europe faces disease risk, warns FAO
Eastern Europe and the Balkans risk outbreaks of a deadly cattle disease if they fail to step up cow vaccinations, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Commission advises authorities how to crack down on dual quality food
The Commission has published guidance to help member state authorities crack down on dual quality foods using existing legislation – but how workable is it?
Nim’s Fruit Crisps' unique air-dried proposition is delivering growth
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is the only brand in the UK to use an air drying process that delivers a crispy texture and preserves colour without resorting to “artificial sounding” freeze-drying techniques. The company’s founder speaks to FoodNavigator on Nim’s...