News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Hungarian meat processor Pick Szeged Zrt. is planning to build a new meat processing plant in Szeged next year, with the aim of increasing the company’s salami production capacity, according to senior company representatives.
The European Commission’s agreement with the United States (US) that 35,000 tonnes (t) of a European Union (EU) 45,000t import quota for hormone-free beef will be allocated to the US, has been accepted by EU meat producers and welcomed by US exporters.
Swiss pork manufacturer The Bell Food Group is to sell its German sausage business.
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Stevia-based sweetener company, SweeGen, has received a GRAS no objections letter from the FDA for its non-GMO Bestevia Rebaudioside E ('Reb E') stevia leaf sweetener for use in food and beverage products.
By the end of 2019, 98% of food and beverage products will have adopted a standardized version of date labeling – ‘Best If Used By' – with complete adoption anticipated by January 2020, predict the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food...
The Dutch agribank has outlined key strategies to best nurture and build soy production across the global supply chain.
New legislation named after allergy victim Natasha Ednan-Laperouse requires food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods.
The acidulant company Bartek is marking its 50th anniversary with updated branding, increased capacity and an expanded and experienced management team that is ready to upshift the company from maintenance mode to drive new growth.
Red meat is essential in the transition to more sustainable farming systems, according to the founding director of the Sustainable Food Trust.
UK plant-based food producer The Meatless Farm Co has won listings in US retail giant Whole Foods Market.
The US pork market has been hit hard by a litany of trade battles in recent months, particularly with Mexico according to the latest Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork report.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that action in the UK beef market is badly needed, with farmers becoming disillusioned with falling prices.
Year-to-date live exports of breeder cattle are up 89%, predominantly led by China, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
The New Zealand food industry has hailed plans by retail giant Costco to open its first outlet in Auckland, with trade leaders claiming it ‘a win’ for the local market.
Pokka Sapporo has started to grow its own lemons in Hiroshima Prefecture for use in beverages and seasonings in a bid to tackle production shortfalls.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been ordered to head up a committee examining the necessity of establishing further regulations governing the use of plastic packaging for food products in the country.
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Hong Kong plant-based movement leader Green Monday is bringing Omnipork and other plant-based products into more parts of Asia this year, with launches in Thailand and China in the pipeline.