Lidl introduces new meat labelling system
Discount retailer Lidl is to trial a new meat labelling system designed to deliver transparency on production methods for consumers.
Archives for May 31, 2019
Fresh evidence of links between ultra-processed food and health risks revealed
Two pieces of research published in the British Medical Journal provide fresh evidence of the links between popular processed food and a range of health risks.
Trimming the fat: beef market shifts
East is meeting west in the beef market as China drives trimmings growth thanks to US influences.
Brussels Bulletin: EU Council adopts ban on single-use plastics
The EU Council has adopted a total ban on single-use plastics by 2021, farmers are angry as the Mercosur deal inches closer, while environmentalists have warned about a failure to tackle agriculture’s contribution to climate breakdown. FoodNavigator...
The latest scoop on ice cream trends: ‘Marrying health and indulgence’
The global ice cream category is “stepping up its innovation game”, according to Mintel global food & drink analyst Honorata Jarocka, who says brands are responding to consumer demand for healthy and tasty desserts.
Sugar vs fat reduction in cakes and biscuits: ‘It’s not one or the other’
Public Health England has been urged to include cakes and biscuits in its calorie reduction programme after researchers found “a considerable amount” of fat in own- and private-label brands.
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: As organic sales continue to climb stakeholders look for long-term success
Members of the Organic Trade Association converged in Washington, DC, last week to celebrate the segment’s continuous improvement, and to brainstorm with each other and legislators potential solutions to ongoing challenges facing the industry.
BRF and Marfrig reveal partnership discussions
South American meat processors BRF and Marfrig Global Foods have revealed they are in talks for a potential partnership.
ASF anti-viral drugs to be developed
Belgian biotechnology company ViroVet is to partner with animal disease research body Pirbright Institute to development antiviral drugs to combat African Swine Fever (ASF).
Max Burgers develops plant-based range
Swedish fast food chain Max Burgers has developed a plant-based offering for its restaurants.
Pig industry antibiotic usage sees further drop
Antibiotic usage in the UK pig industry has dropped for the third year in row.
New horizons: China water giant Nongfu Spring moves into carbonated coffee market
Chinese mineral water firm Nongfu Spring is launching a bottled carbonated coffee product, which will see it go head-to-head with the likes of Coca-Cola for market share.
Hot Right Now: Coca-Coca-Fonterra alliance in Vietnam, Nestle China's new products, Mondelez on APAC trends and more trending stories
The Coca-Coca-Fonterra alliance in Vietnam, Nestle China's new product priorities, Mondelez on APAC trends and more of our social media trending stories feature in this edition of Hot Right Now.
NCIA urges FDA to pursue ‘interim fix’ on CBD to reassure banks providing merchant services
“If we do not succeed in working together to reassure the card brands that they can safely support our industry, then we predict a significant decrease in CBD sales within the next few months,” the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has warned.