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Archives for September 24, 2018
Is there a protein perception problem? Nielsen surveys reveal consumer knowledge gaps
Food and beverage products touting protein claims has become a big business driven by strong consumer interest, however two Nielsen surveys highlight knowledge gaps consumer still have about the nutrient.
Costco takes control of meat supply chain
Retailer Costco is setting a new “protein precedent” for the US market by taking ownership of the chicken supply chain from farm to fork, a new report from CoBank Knowledge Exchange has revealed.
ECJ advised non-stunned halal and kosher meat can be labelled organic
A European Court of Justice (ECJ) advocate general has advised the court to allow organic labels to be fixed to meat and poultry products from livestock killed under religious rules, such as halal and kosher, without pre-stunning.
Bluetongue virus detected in cattle imported to UK
The bluetongue virus has been found in the UK after two cattle imported from France were tested as part of a routine post-import testing regime.
Ishida to showcase at Gulfood Manufacturing
Equipment supplier Ishida Europe is to showcase its latest solutions to this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai between 6 and 8 November.
‘Russia is experiencing a culinary renaissance’: Kerry meets local tastes with first Russian plant
Irish ingredients supplier Kerry Group is opening its first production facility in Russia, an investment that the group says will enable it to better cater to local tastes and nutritional preferences.
Fast food versus slow food: A choice of ‘ethics and sustainability’
The choice between ‘fast food’ and ‘slow food’ is a question of “ethics and sustainability”, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis suggests.
Health Warrior’s Mug Muffin & protein powder help shoppers start the day with healthier options
The line between breakfast and dessert can be a bit blurry with options such as coffeecake on the menu, but superfood snack company Health Warrior wants to place muffins squarely on the side of better-for-you morning meals with the launch of its Protein...
Beyond pumpkin: 5 trends to track this fall in foodservice that will influence future CPGs
Predicting what consumers will want to see on menus in the coming season “is a bit of a mix of art and science,” according to a product development expert at the food service distributor US Foods, but she says this fall consumers will seek out versatile...
Well&Truly on the way to making its mark in the UK healthy snacking sector
Healthy snack brand Well&Truly has won a nationwide listing with Sainsbury’s as it continues its mission to deliver snack satisfaction without guilt or compromise.
Cornell finds food researcher Brian Wansink guilty of academic misconduct
Famous food marketing researcher Brian Wansink admits failings but denies fraud, plagiarism and intentional misreporting as a Cornell University committee finds him guilty of academic misconduct.
Yili and Qlip sign MoU
China’s biggest dairy company, Yili, and Dutch safety testing company Qlip have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration.
New product trend tracker: From steamy ready meals to infused oils and unique healthy snacks
Consumer demand for health, convenience and adventure have influenced some of the most interesting product launches to hit the shelves in Europe.
The Good Spoon swaps eggs for chlorella to 'democratise' microalgae
Using chlorella to replace eggs in vegan mayonnaise allows French company The Good Spoon to cut the fat content in half for a healthier, plant-based product that is also democratising microalgae, according to its co-founder.
E-commerce chocolate
Hershey is winning in the digital space. Here’s what it does to attract more online shoppers
Hershey has recently released several key strategies it has been implementing to attract more online shoppers as it expects e-commerce penetration for US FMCG to reach mid-single digits in the next five years – more in line with Europe, which is...
Taiwan must close gap to end human trafficking and abuse in fishery: NGO coalition
NGO coalition Human Rights for Migrant Fishers staged a protest in Taipei during the Taiwan government’s recent workshop on combating human trafficking, to highlight the large gap between international standards and that of the Taiwan fishery industry.
'Mission-driven partners': JUST and Brinc join forces to fund sustainable food ventures for China
A new programme for entrepreneurs who want to create cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable food supply has been unveiled in Hong Kong by accelerator Brinc and plant-based protein / clean meat firm JUST.
Carlsberg, Heineken weigh in on SST impact on Malaysian beer industry
Malaysian beer industry leaders Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (Carlsberg) and Heineken Malaysia Bhd (Heineken) have expressed varying opinions about the implementation of the Sales and Service Tax (SST).