Quorn opens ‘world’s biggest’ meat alternative production facility
Quorn Foods today opened what it describes as the ‘world’s biggest’ meat alternative production facility.
Archives for November 15, 2018
‘A stark and potent symbol of the effects of deforestation’: The row over Iceland’s palm oil Christmas ad
A row has erupted after advertising regulator Clearcast refused to approve UK retailer Iceland’s Christmas advertising campaign focusing on the impact of palm oil production on deforestation for broadcast.
Matcha magic? Buddha Teas to expand into Mexico
California-based Buddha Teas is venturing into Latin America for the first time, expanding into Mexico with single-herb teas, cannabidiol blends and its ready-to-drink (RTD) matcha beverage.
RSPO adopts ‘transformative’ new sustainable palm oil standard
The 15th annual general assembly of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) closed today, with over 850 representatives of the global palm oil and food industry agreeing to new certification standards for sustainable palm oil.
Perfect Day partners with ADM to commercialize animal free dairy proteins
Perfect Day, a high-profile Silicon Valley start-up producing casein and whey via microbial fermentation (minus the cows) has teamed up with global ingredients giant ADM to develop and commercialize its animal-free dairy proteins.
MEGATREND: Plant-based eating: Nearly seven of 10 Americans trying to increase plant protein consumption
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Get used to feeling “green” because plant-based eating and diets are here to stay. The past several years witnessed the steady growth of a plant-forward movement that is shifting food and beverage markets not just in North America but around the world....
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Iconic Australian snack bar Violet Crumble secures new US distribution
As part of the global popularity in ‘Brand Australia’, new owners of Violet Crumble sign deal with British Wholesale Imports, Inc. to target candy lovers in the United States.
Argentina authorities suspend two pork refrigerators
Serious irregularities has prompted Argentine authorities to suspend two unnamed pork refrigerators in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe.
Poultry exports continue to soar for MHP
Ukraine poultry giant MHP has revealed that its export sales are continuing to thrive after it represented 62% of its total revenue for the third quarter and 58% for the nine months ended 30 September.
Smithfield Foods obtains regulatory approval to acquire Pini Polonia
US processor Smithfield Foods has obtained the permission of Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) to take over local meat producer Pini Polonia Ltd.
Higher meat prices hike up JBS’ domestic sales
JBS’ Brazilian units have been highlighted in the company’s positive third quarter results, as consolidated net revenue grew by 20.1% in comparison to last year.
‘Certified plant-based’ logo may have broader appeal than vegan stamp, says PBFA
While the terms ‘vegan’ and ‘plant-based’ might appear to be interchangeable (they both exclude animal products), consumers do not view them in the same way, says the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), which has just launched a new ‘certified...