EU meat industry Brexit report ‘confirms worst fears’
A ‘hard Brexit’ scenario would be catastrophic for the European meat and livestock sector when the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019, Europe’s top meat sector association has warned.
Archives for November 27, 2017
FOOD VISION USA 2017... THE TRAILBLAZERS: The Chaat Co. sees a bright future after breaking free from savory yogurt tag
Undeterred by savory yogurt’s failure to find traction in the US, the ever optimistic start-up The Chaat Co. is evolving its portfolio and branding to better meet American consumers where they are and to reinforce its original mission to be a broad-based...
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Barentz and Deltagen pen deal to expand LatAM and Caribbean distribution
Netherlands-based Barentz International has announced a strategic partnership with Deltagen Group to expand both companies’ presence across Latin America and The Caribbean region.
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Norovirus sickens 10 in Denmark
Ten people have been sickened by norovirus after eating raw oysters at Danish restaurants.
Before Brands' SpoonfulOne tackles food allergies with safe early exposure for children
With FDA’s recent first-of-kind qualified health claim for peanut allergy prevention and completion of a big national safety study under its belt, the timing couldn’t have been better for Before Brands to launch its SpoonfulOne product aimed early and...
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IKEA slammed for withdrawing animal welfare support
Swedish homeware giant IKEA has stopped sourcing higher-welfare broiler chickens in nine European countries, according to Compassion in World Farming (CiWF).
Ham hub at Spanish show to be ‘biggest ever’
Spain is hoping to supercharge its pork exports with Intercarn, the meat arena for trade show Alimentaria 2018, set to be the biggest ever.
Chr. Hansen's encapsulation tech advances beta-carotene colour options
Ingredients group Chr. Hansen is extending its patented encapsulation technology to increase the stability of beta-carotene colour pigments for use in beverage products.
Competition law 'hindering sustainability efforts'
Competition law can actually hinder industry efforts to boost food security by limiting collaboration, according to a new report from the UK’s Fairtrade Foundation.
Alliance Group doubles profit
New Zealand farmers’ co-operative Alliance Group has reported a doubling of operating profit last year.
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FDA, LGC, Nestlé contribute to AOAC special on allergens and consumer devices
The US FDA, LGC, Nestlé and the Grocery Manufacturing Association are among contributors to a 25-article special section of the Journal of AOAC International dedicated to food allergens and consumer devices.
Mass media a force for good (and bad) in childhood obesity, report says
Strong links between European obesity levels and childhood media exposure are further emphasised in a report that calls on better defined policies to address the rise of social media.
A bug in the system: Kids' functional dairy notably absent in probiotic innovation
Probiotic product innovation continues to make gains throughout Europe, this time with children and infant health firmly in the minds of manufacturers such as Sanofi, DuPont, Nestlé and Danone.
EU project looks to ensure supply of halloumi in Cyprus as PDO decision looms
A partnership between European and Cyprus research institutions, within the AGRICYGEN project, intends to facilitate increased production of goat and sheep milk in Cyprus so that the demand for the cheese can be met.
Nestlé fights back after Sri Lankan president rages over sugar content in Milo
Nestlé has hit back after the Sri Lankan president slated the manufacturer over the level of sugar in its Milo drink.
Are 'healthy' soft drinks actually worse for teens' teeth?
Sports drinks, diet soft drinks and flavoured water appear to be more closely linked to dental problems and obesity in teens than traditional soft drinks, according to surprising new research.
China slashes import tax on speciality infant formulas and a raft of food products
Global manufacturers of speciality infant formulas have received a major boost from the Chinese government, which has done away completely with the 20% import duty.