Brisk beef demand buoys Cargill’s profit
Strong beef demand helped Cargill post a strong quarterly profit rise, although its grain division suffered from a fall in commodity prices.
Archives for September 27, 2017
Meat firm starts fund for ex-staff after ‘pink slime’ payout
Beef Products Inc has launched a $10m fund to support ex-staff and communities affected by three plants that were shut in 2012 following a payout related to a series of critical stories run by broadcaster ABC News.
Poultry sector urged to tackle public’s idealised view of farming
Poultry processors have been warned there is a gap in knowledge that needs addressing between what consumers think about farming, and the realities of the industry.
Salami link to Swedish Salmonella illnesses
Swedish authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 30 people linked to salami.
Australia
Chiko Roll to be touted on world market
Aussie icon the Chiko Roll may finally find a place in the hearts of consumers in the northern hemisphere as its makers set off on a search fo importers.
MEPs stand firm on acrylamide regulations
The European Parliament voted down an objection to the European Commission’s plans to introduce regulations governing acrylamide in food today (28 September).
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Five tips to judge if the time is right for a disruptive product launch
When it comes to a successful product launch, timing is vital – especially if a company hopes to disrupt a category or substantially change the way consumers think about what is on their plate and how it got there.
21 Bites: Europe’s ‘first’ insect e-shop opens for business
Fucibo Co launched 21 Bites, the first European online shop dedicated to the sale of insect-based products, this week. FoodNavigator speaks to founder Davide Rossi to find out more.
Brussels facing farmer fire over Mercosur trade deal
A body representing EU farmers has warned Brussels bureaucrats not to accept cheap meat imported from South American trade bloc Mercosur, produced to poorer standards than European protein.
EU chocolate exports to Canada set to rise as tariffs lifted
Canada no longer taxes chocolate confectionery imported from the EU after free trade agreement CETA took effect last week.
Processing affects rye's satiating properties
The why behind the rye: The way rye is processed has a direct impact on how filling it is, according to Finnish researchers, with implications for food manufacturers using the high-fibre whole grain.
Kellogg Company names Nature’s Bounty chief as new CEO
Kellogg Company has announced its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Steven Cahillane as its new CEO to replace John Bryant who is retiring.
Chr Hansen taps into billion dollar trends with fermented plant-based yoghurt cultures
Chr Hansen has developed cultures for lacto-fermented soy and coconut yoghurts with the taste, texture and healthiness of traditional dairy. ‘It’s still niche but we want to be the first innovators here,” the firm says.
Health conscious Indonesians cutting down on rice
Rice-loving Indonesia has been seeing growth in consumption of the staple slowing as people there get more conscious about their health.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Milk formats and three-in-one removed from Philippines sugar tax draft
In the Philippines, a proposed excise tax on sweetened beverages will not cover milk and infant formula, as had been originally mooted.
Australia
QSR customers most satisfied with Grill’d
Though McDonald’s has the most customers in Australia’s fast-food market, it is well off the pace in terms of consumer approval, according to a new analysis.
Wize Monkey CEO on US launch of coffee leaf tea: ‘It’s time to go to the big show; go to Broadway’
Wize Monkey coffee leaf tea will launch into Sprouts and Whole Foods next month, marking a significant jump for the Canadian startup, its CEO says.
Tyson fined $2 million after toxic 'mistake'
Tyson Poultry, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, has been fined $2 million for its part in an environmental incident that led to the death of more than 100,000 fish in Missouri.
Taste, texture, nutrition: Formulating with plant-based proteins
Plant-based proteins are creeping into a dizzying array of foods and beverages, from dairy-free ‘milks,’ ‘cheeses’ and ‘yogurts’ to protein bars, chips, powders and meat analogs. But what are they like to work with? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with...
Vitafoods Asia 2017
Entering Japan: New supplement and functional food players must entice 'brand-loyal' older consumers
Supplement and functional food firms looking to enter the Japanese market with new products tailored for the ageing population must overcome high levels of brand loyalty to stand any chance of success, according to one expert.
Adult soft drinks: What flavors appeal to consumers?
Adult soft drinks are gaining in popularity: but what flavors appeal to this audience? From the beer cues of brewed soda to the sour tang of vinegar, natural ingredient company Döhler explores the tastes that are appealing to today’s consumers.
WATCH: The top beverage packaging trends in Asia Pacific - Crown
Crown’s Asia president has revealed the latest beverage packaging trends gaining traction, as the firm continues to expand its operations across the region.
Animal welfare law a top priority for Copa-Cogeca chief
The new chairman of the Animal Health and Welfare group at EU farm body Copa-Cogeca plans to lobby Brussels to implement a new livestock handling law.
Halal sausage maker to quadruple production
Turkmenistan halal meat producer Taze Ay plans to increase sausage production by 400% after securing a loan from a London bank investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Green tea power? Lowering caffeine may enhance anti-stress properties
Reducing caffeine in green tea could enhance anti-stress properties and aid sleep as theanine gains more prominence, Japan researchers claim.