Are Brazil’s dietary guidelines changing its food industry?
With an emphasis on meals, meal times, and cooking at home and less ‘ultra-processed’ food, are the 2014 dietary guidelines in Brazil changing how the nation eats?
Archives for October 11, 2017
News in brief
Givaudan acquires Centroflora Nutra to boost natural extracts offering
Global flavor and fragrance giant Givaudan is acquiring the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group to expand its presence in Brazil and to strengthen its global offering of natural extracts.
After years of economic woes, Argentina emerging as a market of opportunity
With inflation rates shrinking (but still high), economic conditions in Argentina are improving. And with the government taking on export taxes and import restrictions, the future is looking rosier for the country.
ExcitePCR to launch RT pathogen detection system in 2018
ExcitePCR is to launch a real time pathogen detection system next year with targeted industries including the food and AgBio marketplace.
China food labs acquired by German group Tentamus
Tentamus Group has completed the acquisition of TÜV Rheinland’s food analytics testing business and other food-related facilities in China.
Coffee competition heats up in Brazil as demand for premium options grow
With growth of coffee consumption in the US and Europe stagnating, manufacturers are pursuing increase opportunity in emerging markets, such as Brazil, “despite several macro-economic road bumps,” according to new research from Rabobank.
‘Revolutionary’ platform from maker of Love With Food offers agile alternative to focus groups
From the makers of the better-for-you snack subscription box Love With Food, which builds brand awareness and gathers consumer feedback for finished products, comes a new product testing and insights platform that promises to do what traditional focus...
Marketing, prices and policy blamed for tenfold increase in childhood obesity
Food marketing, the higher price of healthy food and government policy have been blamed for the ten-fold increase in childhood obesity over the past four decades.
EU egg sector will have difficulty surviving without import levies: Wageningen
Europe's egg processors are "pleading for a level playing field" as they fear cheaper imports from third countries could damage their competitiveness.
Slim Jim meat snacks get fancy
Conagra Brands has launched a three-strong range of premium Slim Jim meat snacks.
Irish food board turns to German food industry in Brexit response
The Irish food board is to increase investment in the German food and beverage market in a series of post-Brexit initiatives as Irish exporters continue to look outside the traditional UK market.
Ireland set to introduce sugar sweetened beverage tax in 2018
The Irish government has confirmed it will introduce a tax on sugar sweetened beverages next year, outlining its plans in its Budget 2018 this week.
Japanese Wagyu looks to reposition itself in the European market
Eyeing up the European Union for export opportunities, the Japan Livestock Products Export Promotion Council has rebranded the image of its Japanese Wagyu.
Bord Bía to home in on German market
Irish food board Bord Bía has announced plans to increase its investment in the German food market, with an emphasis on beef and sheepmeat.
Scientists wake up to seed dormancy in breakthrough for food security
Worldwide production of food, beverages and medicinal plants could become cheaper and more reliable using information from a germination discovery by Australian scientists.
Kerry Group acquires probiotic player Ganeden to complement existing portfolio
Nutrition and food giant Kerry Group has sealed a deal to buy US-based probiotic technology firm Ganeden, the company said.
News in Brief
FSA changes egg advice for vulnerable groups
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has changed its advice on eating eggs based on findings from an expert group.
This week Down Under
Increasingly social Aussies now spending $14bn extra on healthy eating trends
Australians are more and more influenced by social media when it comes to choosing their food, with Generation Y leading new eating trends, according to a survey into buying habits.
Diversey makes offer for Zenith Hygiene to expand in Europe
Diversey has made an offer for Zenith Hygiene Group plc to expand in Europe.
EU: Brazilian meat inspection ‘compromised’
Brazil’s food safety controls for poultry and horsemeat fall short of the standards needed to ensure produce hits EU trade rules, an audit has found.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Cook County board votes 15-1 to repeal sugary drink tax
The Cook County Board of Commissioner’s Finance Committee has voted 15-1 to repeal the county’s sweetened beverage tax, effective Dec. 1, 2017.
UK says Cyclospora outbreak over as US continues investigation
An outbreak of Cyclospora in the UK has been declared over while US authorities battle to find the source with more than 1,000 ill.
International Whey Conference 2017
Whey protein industry must overcome a ‘lack of awareness’ among EU consumers
Although many consumers are interested in nutrition that supports an active lifestyle, there is still a nutritional knowledge gap and untapped potential in the EU whey protein market, according to the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA).
Probiota Asia 2017
Seven studies revealing multiple benefits of probiotics showcased at Probiota Asia
NutraIngredients-Asia's first Probiota Asia summit kicks off in Singapore today, with findings from seven leading probiotic studies sharing the spotlight.