Canadian pork business acquired by co-operative
Canadian agri-food co-operative La Coop fédérée, has announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of all pork and milling assets of F. Ménard Ange-Gardien, in Quebec.
Archives for July 11, 2019
ASF-contaminated meat seized in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reiterated warnings about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) following the seizure of pork containing DNA fragments of the disease.
Robots to tackle labour shortages and food waste: Researchers see field success with Vegebot
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a vegetable-picking robot that uses machine learning to harvest iceberg lettuce. They believe the technology can be applied to other crops in order to tackle agricultural labour shortages and...
The store of the future: What does it look like, and which retailers are leading the charge?
To succeed in the increasingly competitive retail industry, stores should be underpinned by technology, stock carefully curated products, provide areas for socialising, and enhance the consumer experience, says analyst.
LaCroix should be compelled to disclose what’s in its natural flavors, with safeguards in place to protect trade secrets, argues plaintiff
Attorneys for the plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging LaCroix falsely markets its flavored sparkling waters as ‘all natural’ say it should be compelled to respond to discovery requests regarding the composition and suppliers of its natural flavors, insisting...
Corbion readies for boost in organic food ingredients production
Corbion has received organic certification for its Nebraska-based production facility, where the company manufacturers vinegar- and lactic acid-based ingredients, meeting the rising demand for organic ingredients in the food industry.
‘Invest in AI to repel threat of smaller challenger brands’: IRI boss
AI technology holds the key for big food companies looking to repel the threat of smaller more nimble challenger brands, according to the chief executive of big data and analytics specialist IRI.
New Danish Crown CFO appointed
Pork producer Danish Crown has announced Ole Vesterbæk as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
French study suggests ‘possible’ link between sugary drinks and cancer
Another study suggests consumption of high sugar drinks - including fruit juices - is associated with cancer risks.
Perfect Day gives fans first taste of animal-free dairy with limited edition ice cream release
Perfect Day, a start-up producing whey and casein via microbial fermentation (minus the cows) is giving fans a first taste of its animal-free proteins via a limited edition release of ice cream sold directly to consumers via its website.
‘As easy as pressing a button’: NEMIS unveils new tech to detect Salmonella and Listeria
NEMIS Technologies is working on an innovative, ultra-sensitive chemiluminescence-based technology to detect Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. It is “as easy as pushing a button”, chief science officer Dr. Mario Hupfeld tells us.
Tulip to increase production with £10m investment
UK pork processor Tulip is to increase capacity and efficiencies at its Redruth site in Cornwall via a £10m investment.
Ecuadorian banana association partners with UK’s It’s Fresh! for supply chain tech
ACORBANEC – the Ecuadorian banana association – has signed an agreement with It’s Fresh to use the UK company’s technology to help increase green life of Ecuadorian bananas.
When it comes to partnering with influencers ‘fit’ is more important than celebrity status
For attention-starved and cash-strapped startups unable to afford traditional advertising, the idea of quickly reaching thousands of consumers by tapping into an existing “tribe” or with a single endorsement by an A-list celebrity may be tempting – but...
La Brea Bakery balances innovation & authenticity with new breads that mark its 30th anniversary
A trio of new breads from La Brea Bakery created to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary and slated to hit store shelves this fall seek to overcome common consumer perceptions that bread is unhealthy by using techniques and ingredients that give each...
Global trade hitting Welsh meat industry
An analysis of market prices for lamb, beef and pork in Wales has shown that both local and global factors are having a “substantial and complex influence”.
Canadian beef industry awarded $8.3m support
The Canadian beef sector is to see an investment on $8.3m to help with competitiveness and sustainability.
Japan Focus: Kewpie, Pokka Sapporo, a new expiry date format and more feature in our round-up
Kewpie, Pokka Sapporo, the implementation of a new expiry date format and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
More Taiwan kids getting sugar fix from tea and coffee as soft drink intake slumps - study
A recent study has found coffee and tea to be the top source of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for Taiwanese adolescents, in addition to higher health and nutritional risks.