Cattle and lamb meat slaughters drop in Australia
Cattle and lamb meat slaughters were down while goat and sheep meat increased in 2017, The Australian red meat and livestock industry State of the Industry Report 2018 has revealed.
Archives for September 20, 2018
AHDB hosts visit to explore Chinese import market
The UK’s Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is to explore the Chinese import market at the16th annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition (CIMIE).
US-based Cargill recalls ground meat over e-coli scare
Cargill Meat Solutions, the North American division of meat giant Cargill, is recalling over 132,000 pounds of ground beef products as they may be contaminated with E.coli that has caused the death of one individual.
Japan Focus: Mail order crisis, Kirin and 'nuclear food' in the spotlight
In the first of our monthly reviews of the latest food and beverage developments in Japan, we look at the latest business, regulatory and innovation news.
FOOD FOR KIDS: Evolve Biosystems unveils first-of-a-kind infant gut health test
Evolve BioSystems, which makes the Evivo baby probiotic, has unveiled the first successful prototype for a rapid-response infant gut microbiome screening test able to detect levels of gut bacteria believed to be critical during infancy - helping parents...
Yumble raises $7m: 'Our investors can see that prepared kids’ food is a monster opportunity'
For busy working parents, mealtimes can be stressful even on a good day, and if direct to consumer companies can solve this pain point with child-friendly meals that don’t require any preparation, the market opportunity is “potentially enormous,” say the...
'Younger generation in-tune with entrepreneurial spirit': Start-up innovation drives demand for vegetable proteins
French consumer perceptions of vegetable proteins are on the move, say organisations representing the sector, with two start-up winners of their national food competition exemplifying the grassroots innovation which is feeding through to supermarket shelves.
'We need to work together on ambitious goals': Danish government backs collaborative food innovation hub
The Danish government has promised state funding to establish a new innovation network, Danish Food Innovation.
Parents’ confidence in children’s nutrition drops as they age, revealing opportunity, IFIC study shows
Feeding children nutritious food is a top priority for parents, and while many are confident that they are meeting this goal, their opinions vary on what they consider ‘healthy’ and what attributes they prioritize when purchasing products, according to...
Hurricane Florence hits meat industry
The meat industry in North Carolina, US, has been left reeling by Hurricane Florence which hit the area this week.
Absolutely Gluten Free: ‘We have big plans for bringing all things tahini to the US market’
Absolutely Gluten Free’s TahiniBAR (launched in May) is aiming to make tahini-flavored snacks an everyday on-the-go item as the brand makes its way from independent natural retailers to a major mass retailer this December.
Management change at Vion
International meat producer Vion has announced the appointment of John Morssink as chief financial officer.
Senate rejects French Agriculture Bill: ‘New constraints will weigh on farmers and manufacturers’
France’s upper house, the Senate, has refused to adopt the text of the proposed agriculture bill on its second reading, arguing that it will damage the interests of both farmers and food manufacturers.
News in brief
Corbion launches new natural mold inhibition ingredient for bakers
Ingredient supplier Corbion has launched a new mold inhibitor, called Verdad MP100, for the clean label trend.
Rabobank: The coffee sector in Latin America is 'very tough' right now
Latin America's coffee market is under intense pressure due to low future prices, a record crop from Vietnam and global over-supply, so cooperation and specialization will be key, says a commodity expert.
Probiotics in Brazil: Almost half of online products carry a ‘free-from’ claim, says new analysis
Gluten-free leads the way for ‘free-from’ claims on the labels of probiotic products available online in Brazil, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
Editor’s spotlight ECMA Congress 2018
Brexit: ‘If the worst case scenario happens the UK will make ‘No deal’ and will have to trade on WTO terms’
If the worst case scenario happens in Brexit negotiations the UK will make ‘No deal’ and will have to trade on WTO (World Trade Organization) terms, the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations, says Baker...
India food safety initiative to boost meat cleanliness
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is launching a hygiene and cleanliness drive in the Indian meat industry though training, food safety audits, certification of animal feed and pushing retailers to make health and safety improvements.
US meat producers concerned over trade war
US meat exporters are hoping that the Trump administration’s aggressive trade policy approach towards China will force Beijing to remove non-tariff bureaucratic barriers that depressed sales before this year’s trade war between the two economic giants.
Are Thai regulations hampering industry innovation and limiting options for child nutrition?
Thai regulators and industry have been "engaged in very serious discussion" over which types of products for children should be allowed to be registered and sold as dietary supplements, as current regulation may be hindering innovation.
Wahahah to Wacarcar: Chinese drinks company branches out into automotive
China’s biggest beverage manufacturer Wahaha intends to enter car manufacturing and has has set up a new subsidiary - the Zhejiang Deqing Haha Technology Innovation Centre Co. Ltd.
Opinion: How Singapore’s food industry is shaking things up for the future
It is undeniable that the food and drinks in supermarkets have been changing – from production to packaging, writes Matthew Kovac, Executive Director, Food Industry Asia (FIA) and Kee Ai Nah, Executive Director, Lifestyle & Consumer Cluster, Enterprise...
