Cargill expands meat starch portfolio
US processor Cargill is to grow its portfolio of functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
Archives for September 13, 2018
Perfect storm for Russian meat processors
Average profitability for meat processors in Russia meat processors has hit one of its lowest levels ever, as the industry finds itself caught between high prices for raw materials and weak purchasing power among consumers.
US consumers eating more plant-based products
The US market has seen retail sales of plant-based food grow by 17% in the past 12 months.
Konshurt opens new storage facility
Polish canned meat industry player Konshurt sp. z o.o. has opened a new storage facility in Jarosław, in the country’s south-eastern region of Podkarpacie, where the company previously used a leased building for storage purposes.
Regenerative Agriculture, Part III
Enhancing cacao production through regenerative agriculture
Regenerative farming is said to enhance crops and make the most of limited land resources while reducing the use of chemicals. In the third part of this series we look at how this translates into cacao production, and other crops.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Retail success of Califia Farms dairy-free probiotic yogurt drinks signals a ‘real tipping point for the future of the category’
Califia Farms’ dairy-free probiotic yogurt drinks line (launched in February 2018) has entered nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states sold in 42 retail chains making it the company’s most broadly accepted product line by retail channel as consumers continue to...
JUST gears up for late 2018 cell-based meat launch, but says more meaningful quantities are 2-3 years out
San Francisco-based JUST - best-known for its plant-based eggs and mayo - is on track to launch a ‘KFC-style’ ground chicken product made from cell-cultured meat at a restaurant somewhere outside the US this year to test consumer reactions. However,...
Chilean startup: 'Using technology for plant-based food development is going to be huge'
The Not Company is using an artificial intelligence algorithm to identify suitable ingredients and blends to replace animal-origin products and will soon launch a plant-based milk in Chile.
Commission to consider tougher rules on dual quality after landslide EU vote
EU politicians have overwhelmingly voted in favour of tougher measures to crack down on the practice of dual quality foods. “We condemn crooked corporate practices,” said one MEP.
Tesco and Ocado adopt Alkemics supply chain collaboration platform
UK retailers Tesco and Ocado are embracing the supply chain collaboration platform developed by French tech group Alkemics in order to strengthen their omnichannel strategies.
Food innovation ecosystems are boosting the triple bottom line, Rabobank says
Rabobank brings its start-up pitching competition, FoodBytes!, to London today (13 September). Before the excitement kicks off, FoodNavigator caught up with Rabobank’s Nina Meijers to learn more about how food innovation ecosystems are boosting the...
Fonterra looks for improvement after posting $196m loss
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has announced its FY18 annual results, the plan to improve its business performance and the outlook for FY19, including a review of its investment with Chinese company Beingmate.
Dairy consumption may not lead to higher risk of cardiovascular disease
A new study questions the notion that excessive dairy consumption leads to high risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease. It surveyed a more diverse range of subjects than previous studies on the topic.
UK Government to end direct payments to farmers
The UK Government presented its post-Brexit Agricultural Bill to Parliament this week, which will end direct subsidy payments to farmers.
Singapore fresh chicken distributors fined S$27m
Thirteen fresh chicken distributors have been fined a total of S$27m (Singapore dollars) for anti-competitive behaviour and price-fixing.
Smithfield Foods braced for arrival of Hurricane Florence
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork processor, has revealed it is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence, specifically in North Carolina and Virginia.
WHO report urges more action to tackle rising rates of malnutrition
New evidence compiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the lack of progress made in addressing types of malnutrition including child stunting and adult obesity that is putting the health of millions at risk.
China pork sales: How education can help consumers warm to frozen products
Chinese consumers are willing to pay a higher price for frozen, chilled and imported meat when scientific information about its benefits are presented to them.
‘Full-blown food crisis’: Philippines president denies rice shortage amidst calls for state of calamity
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has denied that there is any rice shortage in the country despite senators calling it a ‘full-blown food crisis’ and urging him to declare a state of calamity.
Coles boycott: Australia supermarket targeted over refusal to back 10-cent milk levy
Dairy farmers in Queensland are calling on shoppers to boycott Coles stores, after the retailer declined to adopt a 10-cent drought levy on milk to help farmers cope with the soaring cost of grain and fodder for milking cows.
Brand new: The need-to-know developments from big-name food and beverage brands across APAC
In the first of our new monthly round-ups of the biggest brand developments in the region's food and beverage industries, we shine the spotlight on Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Heinz, San Miguel and Mondelēz.