From ghee to lard: What’s happening in the US retail market for oils and fats?
Which cooking oils are growing most strongly and why? Is ghee trending and has coconut oil lost some of its luster? Is butter outperforming vegetable-oil-based spreads?
Archives for June 12, 2018
Organic stakeholders laud draft Senate Farm Bill for increased funding for research & oversight
“Much needed” federal funding for organic research, education and outreach could double in the next two years if measures in the Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft farm bill released June 8 make it into the final farm bill.
‘A litany of broken promises?’ Lidl left property developers in the hole as it aggressively scaled back US expansion, alleges lawsuit
As new research suggests US consumers are warming to German discount retailer Lidl, with basket sizes and satisfaction levels increasing,* property developers in North Carolina paint a very different picture in a lawsuit alleging Lidl has left them...
Consumers to FDA: Labeling single ingredient pure honey, maple syrup products, as 'added sugar' is "absolutely ridiculous"
FDA proposals that the sugars in a jar of honey or pure maple syrup should be listed as 'added sugars' on food labels (albeit with an explanatory note) is “absolutely ridiculous,” according to the vast majority of stakeholders commenting on recent draft...
CGF issues call to action on forced labour
The Consumer Goods Forum has called on businesses around the world to “play their part” in the fight against forced labour.
Germany recalls eggs from Netherlands due to fipronil
Tens of thousands of eggs from the Netherlands have been recalled in six German states due to contamination with fipronil.
What’s cooking in the ‘start-up nation’? Inside The Kitchen FoodTech Hub
Innovation in Israel’s food tech sector is propelled by the country’s technological knowledge base, inward investment and governmental support. Ecosystems that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation are central to this endeavour. FoodNavigator visits...
Coca-Cola Clear launches in Japan
Coca-Cola Japan has launched a transparent drink called Coca-Cola Clear, which hits shelves nationwide this week.
Spain takes measures to address histamine in tuna RASFF alerts
An audit of Spanish tuna sector controls has found progress after revelations last year that product meant for canning was sold as fresh.
Private industry must reassure international partners to help preserve trade
Food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers must actively reassure their partners abroad that they are reliable even as the US pulls out of key international trade arrangements and negotiations around the North American Free Trade Agreement hit the...
China looks to improve quality of domestic dairy products
While exports to China may seem to be the big prize for many western dairy companies, the road may be about to get a little tougher as the country is looking to bolster its own dairy production.
news in brief
Dubai Municipality opens cattle feed inspection laboratories
The Dubai Municipality has opened veterinary laboratories to inspect fodder samples and animal food shipments in the Jebel Ali Port region.
Tyson breaks ground on new chicken plant
Tyson Foods has broken ground on a new chicken processing plant in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Naturli’ Foods launches 100% plant-based mince into 400 Sainsbury’s stores
Denmark-based Naturli’ Foods is set to launch its 100% plant-based mince in 400 Sainsbury’s stores in the UK to fuel the accelerating demand for meat alternatives.
Sustainable packaging
PepsiCo India pilots plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and KurKure snacks to address plastic waste
PepsiCo India will launch its first plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and KurKure snack productslater this year in its effort to tackle domestic plastic waste.
Argentina sets aspirations to become global meat heavyweight
Argentina’s minister of agriculture Luis Miguel Etchevehere has set aspirations to be among the largest global meat suppliers in the future.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: Ageing population presents opportunities for innovative food firms
Asia Pacific’s rapidly ageing population will drive significant opportunities for the region’s food and nutrition industry, according to keynote speakers on day one of the inaugural event in Singapore.
Australian beverage industry denies rumours of further lowering sugar targets to stave off tax threat
The Australian Beverages Council and Coco-Cola Amatil have refuted plans to further lower the amount of sugar in their products.
First death linked to Australian frozen pomegranate recall
The death of a 64-year-old woman in Australia from hepatitis A has been linked to a nationwide recall of frozen pomegranates.
Dairy intake ‘insufficient’ and poor diets prevalent in Hong Kong
Around 91% of parents and almost all their children (99.5%) do not meet the recommended weekly dairy intake set by the Hong Kong Department of Health, a new survey has revealed.