Chinese pork production to be cut 20% by ASF
African Swine Fever (ASF) could cut Chinese pig numbers by up to 20%, a new report has found.
Archives for May 10, 2019
Tyson Foods to build new case ready plant
US processor Tyson Foods is to expand its case ready meat operations with the announcement that it is to build a major new facility in Utah.
US meat industry concerned about China response to new tariffs
Members of the US meat industry, already buckling under the impact of previous Chinese retaliatory tariffs against their goods, have expressed cautious concern following the US imposition of 25% tariffs against an additional US$200bn of Chinese exports.
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Corbion introduces clean-label, less-sticky tortilla solution
Corbion has launched a clean-label conditioning product that can improve the freshness and quality of tortilla products, a category that continues to grow with consumer demand.
The Good Food Institute: Plant-based food investment tops $17bn since 2009 as over one-third of Americans embrace animal-free products
From 2009 to 2018, $17.1bn ($13bn within the past two years) has been poured into the plant-based food industry from 229 unique investors and 233 completed deals, according to an annual report published by the Good Food Institute, which foresees even...
Raised Real passes half a million meals mark, adds Twilight star Nikki Reed to advisory board
Direct-to-consumer baby and toddler food brand Raised Real has delivered more than half a million meals since launching in January 2018, and added Twilight actress Nikki Reed onto its advisory board as it expands its product range and explores new ways...
US increases duties on Chinese meat exports
The US Government has raised its existing 10% additional duties on imports of meat and livestock sector products from China to 25%, citing a lack of progress on ongoing trade talks between the world’s two largest national economies.
Native Brazilian vanilla has 'good potential' to rival Vanilla planifolia
Scientists have discovered the Vanilla bahiana orchid has 'good production potential' to become an alternative source of natural vanilla as it contains the right enzymes for vanillin biosynthesis.
Natural sweetener start-up wins Chivas Venture fund: ‘It's a bulletproof business model that benefits all," says CEO
Mexican start-up Xilinat has won first prize at Chivas Venture for its natural sweetener made from 'upcycled' agricultural waste thanks to a patent-protected process .
AHDB launches £1.4m lamb campaign
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced a £1.4m campaign to support the lamb and sheep sector.
Gluten-free flour from spent coffee grounds snags Mondelēz’s first SnackFutures ‘Shark Tank’ award
Mondelēz International announced the two winners of its first SnackFutures ‘Future of Snacking’ pitch competition at the Seeds & Chips annual Global Innovation Summit held in Milan, Italy, from May 6-9 2018.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Are nutrient-dense plant-based beverages the future for the non-dairy category?
The exponential growth of non-dairy milk sales and variety in the US, in many ways has been a harbinger for the overall plant-based movement, but as demand for the beverages continues to rise – so too are consumers’ standards, which could prompt a...
Childhood obesity won’t be reversed by 9pm junk ad curfew, claims advertising head
A ban on junk food ads before 9pm won’t help tackle England’s childhood obesity epidemic, according to the director of public affairs at the Advertising Association.
Kantar predicts ‘seamless’ personalised shopping in the supermarket of the future
New technologies will empower consumer and create a ‘seamless’ shopping experience in the supermarket of the future and retailers will embrace new technology that opens the door to a truly personalised experience, research from Kantar predicts.
Policy Picks: The latest regulatory developments from the Philippines, India and New Zealand
Policy development’s involving raw milk in New Zealand, coconut oil in India and rice in the Philippines are featured in our latest round-up of regional policy changes.
Russian poultry production sees downturn
Russian farmers produced 1.15 million tonnes (t) of poultry meat in the first quarter of 2019, 6.2% down on the same period of the previous year.
Food ‘powerhouses’ to phase out industrial trans fats by 2023
The International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA), which includes Nestlé and Unilever as well as fast-food giant McDonald's, have set a goal of phasing out industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) from the global food supply by 2023.
NZ meat sector demands clarity over methane proposals
The New Zealand meat industry has hit back at proposed methane reduction targets set out for them.
‘A game changer in food to go’: Robotics start-up Karakuri delivering personalisation with Ocado investment
Ocado has led an investment round in Karakuri, a robotics start-up that Ocado CEO Tim Steiner describes as a “potential game-changer in food to go”.
Tasmanian meat industry poised for growth
The Australian state of Tasmania is set to benefit from an AUS$8m Government grant awarded to local processor Tasmanian Quality Meats.
Affordable lab-grown meat: India looks to become global cell-based meat hub
The world’s first research centre focused on research and development in the cell-based meat category has been announced in Maharashtra, India, with the first phase set to open by 2020.
Japan Focus: Reiwa designs, Coca-Cola sugar-free water, Kirin functional food and more feature in our round-up
Reiwa designs, Coca-Cola sugar-free water, Kirin functional food and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
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Patented new culture helps fermented dairy brands deliver sweetness without so much added sugar, says Chr. Hansen
Sweety Y-1 – a patented new culture from Chr. Hansen with “superior pH stability” – enables dairy manufacturers to make yogurts and other fermented dairy products with less added sugar, claims the company.