BRF to divest Argentina operations, focus on core assets
Citing poor results and reduced demand, Brazil’s meat processing giant BRF is planning to off-load operations in Argentina, Europe, and Thailand to help reduce its debt.
Archives for July 10, 2018
BRAZIL TRUCKER STRIKE INDUSTRY IMPACT
Govt must reconsider fiscal incentive change in Manaus Free Trade Zone, warns beverage head
The Brazilian government must back-track on tax compensation reductions in the Manaus Free Trade Zone because if not, businesses will start pulling out of the region, says the president of Brazil's Association for Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages...
Innova: Better-for-you claims on the rise, which are leading the pack?
The first time Innova Market Insights’ director of innovation, Lu Ann Williams, heard the term 'clean label' was in 2008, long before the term 'clean' started to infiltrate business to consumer marketing.
Prebiotic fibers show gut and immune health benefits for children: RCT
Supplementing the diet of three- to six-year-olds with chicory root fiber may improve their gut microbiota composition and strengthen their immune defenses, says a new study.
Soy-based protein can support ‘significant’ weight loss
New research has revealed incorporating soy protein into a high-protein energy restrictive diet can support significant loss of body fat.
FAO's global food snapshot: Record sugar production, trade spat instability & higher food bills
World sugar production is set to reach its highest ever level, even exceeding global demand, while trade disputes are causing uncertainty and price plunges, according to a report published by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Retail powerhouses put microscope on supply chain emissions
The world’s largest retailers, including Wal-Mart and Tesco, are increasing their focus on supply chain sustainability by collecting data from suppliers to reduce environmental risk and cut carbon emissions.
Alcohol-preserved Swamp Dragon hot sauces ditch the ‘sour pickle punch’ of vinegar-based competitors
For those who like the fiery heat of hot sauce but not the “sour pickle punch” that often comes with the vinegar base, Louisiana-based startup Swamp Dragon has a solution, according to the company’s founder.
IFT’s Start-Up Alley offers solutions to today’s problems & tomorrow’s challenges
At IFT in Chicago next week, “future-forward entrepreneurs” participating in the NEXT Start-Up Alley will showcase new solutions to some of today’s biggest problems, including food safety and sugar-reduction, as well as emerging challenges of the future,...
So long, spirulina? Knotted kelp adds nutrients, reduces salt & removes artificial flavours
UK firm Seaweed & Co's wild harvested knotted kelp (Ascophyllum) beats spirulina for iodine, potassium, calcium and magnesium, and can reduce salt in packaged foods or replace artificial smoke flavours, it says.
World Steak Challenge
Which country came out on top in this year’s World Steak Challenge?
Despite JN Meat International winning the headlines at this year’s World Steak Challenge event, it was beef producers from Ireland who scooped the greatest number of medals on the chart.
US beef exports shatter records in May
US exports of beef broke all value records during May, thanks to increased interest from Asia, with volumes also increasing.
EU beef, sheep and goat meat exports see rapid fall
The outlook for European Union (EU) beef, sheep and goat meat exports looks bleak, with sales tumbling, according to an EU agricultural markets 2018 and 2019 forecast, released by the European Commission.
Blackmores CEO exclusive: 'New retail' a fascinating opportunity for international supplement brands in China
China's 'new retail' phenomenon — whereby companies like Alibaba seek to converge e-commerce insights with bricks-and-mortar retail operations — could provide as many opportunities for supplement brands as it has done for food firms, Blackmores CEO...
New project launched to detect 'emerging production threats' for Australia's prawn industry
Biosecurity across Northern Australia’s prawn industry will be the focus of a new Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) project.
Nestlé India launches new 'healthy' breakfast cereals in face of growing competition
Nestlé India has launched a new range of breakfast cereals – NESPLUS – which the firm says has been tailored to local tastes, and adds another product to the increasingly competitive category.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2018
WATCH: Moving beyond functionality — why food pleasure is just as important for an ageing population
DuPont has set out its stall to help food firms make nutritious, but just as importantly, pleasurable foods that the elderly population would want to eat.
Barry Callebaut: "Our APAC strategy is boringly consistent...but innovation is crucial for its success"
Barry Callebaut’s APAC president said the firm’s Asia strategy is ‘boringly consistent’ – namely to be the heart of the cocoa industry in the region – but underlined that constant innovation is needed to deliver on that objective.