Carr’s acquires Animax for £8.5m
Carr’s, the agriculture and engineering group, has acquired animal healthy product producer Animax for £8.5m.
Archives for September 21, 2018
Russia’s agricultural industry set to receive record-breaking state aid
The Russian government has announced plans to allocate RUB3.42tn ($51bn) to support the domestic agricultural industry from 2019 to 2025, according to a draft decree posted on the official government website.
Atria invests to increase capacity
Atria, the Finnish meat producer, has invested €3.4 million (m) to increase capacity at its poultry production plants in Nurmo and Sahalahti.
Brazil ranked number 2 most innovative craft beer market: Mintel
The domination of Brazil’s beer market by big brewers has essentially created a market with ‘bored’ consumers thirsty for innovation, and that’s why its craft beer market is starting to take off, says a Mintel analyst.
UK pork exports fall in July
UK exports of fresh and frozen pork fell by 10% in July compared with a year earlier, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Pork (AHDB Pork) has revealed.
Mondelēz International Foundation: Industry must 'be at the table' in fighting childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is on the rise and there is a real need out there for everyone to participate in fighting it, including food and beverage majors, says the president of the Mondelēz International Foundation.
Nestlé, Unilever & suppliers push EU for potassium chloride label change
Manufacturers should be able to label potassium chloride, used to reduce sodium levels in food, with more consumer-friendly names such as potassium salt, argues a joint position paper.
DVees brings West African flavours to Europe with 'accessible' formats
UK start-up DVees is on a mission to bring West African flavours to Western Europe, starting with a hibiscus-infused drink and range of condiments. "You can find West African food if you look for it, but it's not accessible or beautifully presented," its...
Food for thought
Opinion: ‘Science not magic’ and the need to demystify nutritional information
The food industry should work to demystify nutritional guidance and the ingredients list in response to a proliferation of often contradictory, sometimes inaccurate, information in the digital space.
Kemin develops clean label ingredient to extend shelf life of bakery and snack products
Kemin Food Technologies has added a new antioxidant to its portfolio of shelf-life extension solutions.
Editor’s spotlight: ECMA Congress 2018
Iceland plastic-free pledge: ‘For us the Circular Economy didn’t go far enough’
Iceland hit the headlines earlier this year vowing to make all its own-brand products plastic-free by 2023.
Plant-based and dairy drive growth in yogurt side-by-side, Danone exec says
While still growing at a healthy clip, the yogurt category is slowing slightly – but Danone North America still sees significant potential for the segment, especially related to options that are plant-based, lower in sugar, packed with science-back...
ALDI national rollout of Instacart shows ‘US online grocery arms race is accelerating,’ says analyst
ALDI’s move to offer online grocery delivery via Instacart to US customers nationwide proves there is room for more than just Amazon in the e-commerce game, according to Jack O’Leary, senior analyst at PlanetRetail RNG.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What is the market potential for products for new & breastfeeding moms?
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and instinctual experiences shared by a baby and mother, but that doesn’t mean it is easy – and many women could use help not just from healthcare professionals and family, but also from the food and beverage...