Irish farmers to take action over ‘beef crisis’
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is to meet with politicians to discuss prices impacting the beef sector.
Archives for February 7, 2019
MLA appoints new managing director
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has appointed Jason Strong as new managing director.
SFS 2019, Costa Rica: How to provide sustainable food for people and the planet?
Food security and nutrition experts from around the world gathered in Costa Rica this week for the Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) conference. FoodNavigator-LATAM brings you the highlights.
Beyond Food raises $1m to solve for food waste at the retailer level
Beyond Food Inc. is tackling the multi-billion dollar food waste issue by diverting aging – but still safe to consume – fruits and vegetables from landfills to its modular Zero Waste Pods where the organic material is converted into fine-milled powders...
‘Politically stable, economically strong & open to innovation’: Chile positions itself as LATAM's food tech hub
Chile is on a drive to increase investment and innovation by offering tax breaks for research and development (R&D) in any sector. “Chile is the natural laboratory for companies who want to see how the market responds to a product," says InvestChile
Coffee… minus the beans? Atomo reverse engineers morning joe to create ‘molecular coffee’
Coffee smells amazing, says Atomo CEO Andy Kleitsch. But it can be bitter, and two thirds of Americans add sugar or creamer to make it taste as great as it smells. So what if you could reverse engineer your morning joe, and make an awesome cup of coffee...
Crowdfunding for sustainable agri-food: Carrefour joins Danone backing MiiMOSA Transition
French retailer Carrefour has announced plans to work alongside food producers including Danone to launch crowdfunding platform MiiMOSA Transition.
Manufacturers increasingly are dropping suppliers that fail to meet sustainability goals, CDP reports
As consumers increasingly consider the environmental impact of the products they purchase, manufacturers are turning up the heat on suppliers to lower their emissions, manage water security risks and reduce deforestation, among other sustainability...
Overarching EU food policy presented to Brussels: ‘The first movers shall be rewarded by consumers’
A Common Food Policy can achieve what the CAP – as a Common ‘Agricultural’ Policy – cannot, according to IPES-Food.
Oreo’s new ‘Stay Playful’ campaign taps Wiz Khalifa and his son to show no one is too old for fun
For decades, Oreo has encouraged consumers to play with their food by twisting, licking and dunking its iconic cookies, but the brand takes the idea to the next level in its new “Stay Playful” campaigning featuring musician Wiz Khalifa and his son...
‘A major step forward for personalized nutrition’: Viome to acquire Habit from Campbell Soup
Microbiome-based personalized food start-up Viome has entered into an agreement to buy fellow personalized nutrition company Habit from Campbell Soup Company.
European food makers call for ‘special consideration’ in event of no-deal Brexit
Representatives of the European food industry met with the European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, this week to press for “special consideration” for the industry in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Tyson to buy BRF’s Thai and European operations
US processor Tyson Foods has announced an agreement to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF for US$340m.
Animal welfare firms urge DEFRA to end non-stun slaughter
UK-based animal welfare organisations the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association have sent an open letter to the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to ban non-stun slaughtering of animals.
NCBA welcomes Trump’s ‘quick passage’ of USMCA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has hailed US President Donald Trump’s call for a swift congressional approval of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).
Post-Brexit reform: New report calls for fairer allocation of fishing quotas
The new briefing paper addresses overfishing, quota allocation, sustainability, and a ‘food-focused’ approach to fishing policy after Brexit.
Environment
Environment NGO Fern says EU still not doing enough on cocoa sustainability
Germany’s call for European ‘binding regulations’ for sustainably-produced cocoa welcomed, but more EU action is needed, says environmental monitors.
K-pop and Korean drama popularity see soju sales soar in Vietnam
Korean soju sales saw astounding success in Vietnam last year, boosted by strong marketing strategies from the top two soju manufacturers in Korea: Hite Jinro and Lotte Liquors.
Why breakfast may not be best in the battle to lose weight – Australian review
There is little evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast promotes weight loss or that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain, according to a review from Australia published in The BMJ.
Japan Focus: Suntory, Nippon Ham, House Foods, Megmilk Snow Brand, environmental-friendly packaging and more feature in our Japan round-up
Suntory, Nippon Ham, House Foods, Megmilk Snow Brand, environmental-friendly packaging and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.