Meat equipment manufacturers join Anutec Brazil
Anutec Brazil takes place this summer and some of the major players in the global meat industry are already involved.
Archives for March 19, 2018
'I think you’ll see a mass exodus of CPG companies moving from polyols to allulose...'
Icon Foods CEO: ‘Out of all of the projects that are in the R&D queue right now, allulose is dominating’
Allulose is the sweetener generating the most buzz among food formulators right now, although many are waiting to see if the FDA exempts it from sugar labeling (it’s technically a sugar, but it’s not metabolized like one), before launching products...
OPINION
Brexit: implementation, transition or reprieve?
International meat trade expert Jean-Pierre Garnier gives his thoughts on the transitional term agreement between the UK and the EU.
UK meat industry reacts to Brexit transition agreement
The UK meat industry has given a cautious welcome to the UK and the EU agreeing on Brexit transition terms.
Danish Crown acquires DK-Foods
The Danish Crown Group has acquired pepperoni giant DK-Foods.
Mexico blue: Researchers develop antioxidant-rich maize dough
Mexico's National Institute for Forest, Agriculture and Livestock Research (INIFAP) has developed a blue dough from native maize varieties that it says contains up to twice the amount of antioxidants than traditional maize dough.
F&B vigor underpins Mexico's export success, says ProMéxico
Mexico's export market is hugely driven by its strength in food and beverages, in particular the trade of vegetables, fruits, nuts and beer, says the executive director of federal agency ProMéxico.
US agrees state-level regulation with South Korea
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an agreement with the government of South Korea to place trade restrictions at the state level instead of the country level during any future highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)...
Expo West 2018
New products from KIND Snacks offer reduced sugar for healthier alternatives to competing options
For KIND Snacks, rising consumer concern about sugar and upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts panel that will more boldly highlight the nutrient represent an opportunity – rather than a threat – to set itself apart from the competition with new...
Expo West 2018
Kashi & QAI pave the way for brands to embrace certified transitional and encourage organic conversion
Kashi hopes that other brands will follow its lead in paying more for crops from farmers transitioning from conventional to organic to encourage more producers to make the switch and ensure there is sufficient ingredient supply in the future to meet the...
Kazakhstan hopes to become beef export giant
Kazakhstan plans to export 60,000 tonnes (t) of beef this year, primarily to Russia and China, according to the Kazakh Agricultural Ministry.
Westland inks deal with Indonesia’s Kalbe
New Zealand’s second biggest dairy co-operative, Westland Milk Products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesian consumer health and nutrition company Kalbe (PT Sanghiang Perkasa).
Coding salty snacks: the challenges
Salty snacks market to reach $63bn by 2023
'From the ubiquitous potato chip, to nuts, popcorn, pretzels and jerky, the salty snacks market is one of the most dynamic in the global snack food category,' says James Wolff, global marketing manager, Videojet Technologies.
Chinese businesses link up to create pig farm
Three of China’s biggest agricultural conglomerates have teamed up to create a giant pig farm near Shanghai.
Japan becomes biggest US export market
Japan is now the United States’ leading export market for beef, in value and volume, and largest market for pork exports in value, according to 2017 trade data released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
More sickened in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to dates
The number of people sickened by an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to dates from Iran has increased to 27 in Denmark.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2018 in Orlando
LabVantage: Purpose-built LIMS packages save time and money
LabVantage Solutions has unveiled purpose-built LIMS packages to allow labs to go live faster and at a lower cost than previously possible.
Orkla refreshes sustainability goals to include sugar and salt reduction
Norwegian-based food firm Orkla places an emphasis on lowering salt and sugar in its products as part of a sustainability drive that also includes a curb on food waste.
3D-printed surfaces influence taste intensity, study finds
The possibilities of influencing taste by altering surface textures has been outlined in a study that found a smooth surface enhances sweetness, while a sharp surface enhances taste intensity.
Barrage of junk food ads fuelling teenage obesity
Food manufacturers are being given “free rein to target young people” with junk food ads, according to campaigners.
Can organic rival plant breeding techniques as a solution for sustainable food?
Can organic and non-GMO agriculture offer innovative, tech-based solutions for our food system – or does hope lie in new plant breeding techniques?
Rewarding innovation and excellence: Entries now open for first ever NutraIngredients-Asia awards
Entries open today for NutraIngredients-Asia's first ever awards, held in recognition of the best and brightest in health and nutrition throughout the Asia Pacific region.
活気のない日本のソフトドリンク市場における炭酸系飲料の復活を目指す企業
日本での成功を目指すソフトドリンクメーカーは、カフェイン含有量の高い強炭酸水を使用するか、消費者の需要が著しく伸びているヘルシーな商品を選ぶかのいずれかを検討する必要があります。
Traffic light food scheme 'improving kids' health' in Western Australia: Report
A traffic light labelling policy for food and drinks provided in some Australian schools has had a positive impact of children’s health, a new report claims.
Good Agricultural Practices for cricket farming released for the first time
Thailand has published the first ever Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) in relation to cricket farming, with one insect-based food manufacturer suggesting it could become the global standard.
Indian manufacturer Himalaya Foods to open 500 restaurants in first year
An Indian food processor has announced plans to enter the healthy fast food market armed with a staggering growth plan.
Impact investors establish new food firm to produce plant-based protein and clean-meat goods for China
A new food firm – Dao Foods International – has been set up to launch plant-based protein and clean meat alternatives to the China market, on the back of the country’s soaring demand for meat products.