Cranswick earmarks £100m for investment in coming year
Cranswick aims to plough £100m into processing and eco-friendly projects in the coming year, upping the amount spent in its past financial year.
Archives for May 21, 2019
Russia to drive horse meat production out of depression
The Russian Government has prepared a draft program of horse industry development, with a special focus on an increase in the population of meat breeds – the segment where production performance has been shrinking over the past few years.
Pig nutrition centre opened in Netherlands
Netherlands-based animal nutrition firm Royal De Heus has opened its centre for practical research into the pig sector.
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UK sugar tax: Historic sales shift to sugar-free
A historic change in the sales of carbonated soft drinks has taken place since the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) came into force a year ago -- with sugarfree drinks rising, and full sugar products falling.
French macarons: The symbol of premiumization in China
The demand for Western style products in China has been increasing and French pastries are a hit, especially the taste for premium luxury goods like macarons, according to Daxue Consulting.
Cubiq Foods talks cell-cultured fat: New source of EPA and DHA could give fish oil, krill and algae a run for their money
A new source of more affordable long-chain omega-3 fatty acids could give fish oil, krill, and microalgae a run for their money and open up new fortification opportunities for food manufacturers, claims Barcelona-based start-up Cubiq Foods, which has...
Sun Basket seals $30m Series E investment ramping up automation, personalization, and healthy meal offerings
Meal kit service Sun Basket has closed $30m in a Series E investment led by PivotNorth Capital to accelerate its direct-to-consumer business offering AI-powered meal personalization and meal plans from breakfast to dinner.
2 Sisters to close poultry site
2 Sisters Food Group has announced plans to close one of its poultry processing plants in a bid to grow efficiencies in its supply chain.
Kashi drops ‘LEAN’ and plays up ‘GO’ in rebranding of its cereal line to inspire positivity
Recognizing that ‘dieting’ and weight-management have fallen out of style among health-conscious consumers, the natural and organic cereal company Kashi is rebranding its top-selling GOLEAN cereal line as Kashi GO to better align with consumers’...
The case for berries as an ingredient in supplements, functional foods and beverage
Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can...
Outcry from farmers over Soil Association’s call for reduced meat in schools
British farmers have taken to social media to voice concerns regarding the Soil Association’s suggestion that the government instate a ‘plant-based protein’ day in schools.
Communicating transparency: How brands tap blockchain to target shoppers
Blockchain can help brands boost traceability across the supply chain. Increasingly, the technology is also being leveraged to build consumer trust, and ultimately, to target shoppers online and in-store. FoodNavigator brings you the latest developments...
Dutch ruling shows need for clearer labelling of artificial flavours: ‘Careful distinction will have to be made’
The Dutch advertising standards watchdog has reaffirmed its ruling that the labelling of FrieslandCampina’s Optimel Vanille Vla is misleading for consumers because it does not communicate the use of artificial flavours clearly enough on pack. According...
‘Don’t drink fruit juice’, consumers told
Consumers are still being misled into thinking that fruit juices are a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks when, in fact, many contain the same amounts of sugar, if not more, according to campaigners.
Tailored for toddlers: Researchers develop index to assess diet quality with Singapore-based GUSTO study
Researchers from Singapore, Ireland and the UK have developed a Diet Quality Index (DQI) to aid in the development of dietary interventions for young children.
War on diabetes: New Nutrition Innovation technology slashes sugar while boosting protein and fibre
Food and technology company Nutrition Innovation is looking to aid the fight against diabetes with a new natural sugar carbohydrate with reduced sugar and extra protein and fibre content.
Indonesia projects 9% growth for food and beverage manufacturing industry in 2019 with US$4.4bn investments
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry (Keminperin) has predicted a growth of at least 9% for the country’s food and beverage industry this year, attributed to additional investment in the sector.