UK beef sector pressure addressed by industry
Appeals from the UK meat and farming industry have been made to help the domestic beef sector which has suffered from long-term falling prices.
Archives for July 23, 2019
Researchers map out nutrient intake of kids from low- and middle-income households in Chilean capital
Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute a significant amount of daily calories among preschool children and adolescents from low- and middle-income households in a section of Chile’s capital, new study reveals.
Abattoir construction begins in Sharjah
Work has begun on a new AED18m abattoir in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Chicken restaurant Popeyes to expand in China
Poultry restaurant Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. (Popeyes) has announced a new agreement to develop and open more than 1,500 Popeyes restaurants in the People’s Republic of China over the next 10 years.
What’s happening in the US beverages market? From bottled water to diet soda
US retail sales of carbonated soda – which have been on a downward trajectory in recent years – are rebounding, with the latest Nielsen data* showing a +2.2% increase in dollar sales of regular (full sugar) soda and a +4.6% increase in sales of diet soda...
FDA commits to early fall update on CBD while it reaffirms enforcement stance
FDA said today it will have an update on a new regulatory structure for CBD by early fall. The announcement came via a press release on another warning issued to a CBD marketer making illegal disease claims.
Weller closes $3m funding round pushing CBD into the mainstream
CBD snack and beverage brand Weller has raised $3m in a funding round led by venture capital firm Brand Foundry Partners, which the company will put towards scaling up production and increasing marketing efforts to meet high consumer demand.
Obesity campaigners fear new UK Prime Minister will bury obesity proposals
Campaigners in the UK fear the country’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson will scupper policies to tackle soaring obesity rates.
Dr Oetker acquires Brazil's Mavalério
Brazilian confectionery and bakery decoration business Mavalério has been acquired by German food group Dr Oetker, a move they say will help drive sales in Brazil.
Affordable and scalable: 3F Bio's ‘first-of-its-kind’ mycoprotein biorefinery
A consortium of ten partners – including 3F Bio, Mosa Meat and Vivera - has launched a project to build a ‘first of its kind’ large-scale integrated biorefinery. “Our focus is on sustainability and for us that means sustainable both environmentally and...
Mars’ accelerator’s first cohort focuses on plant-based products & easy-meal solutions
The first cohort of Mars’ SEEDS of CHANGE accelerator shines a light on where the food giant predicts consumer preferences are heading with a heavy focus on plant-based, world-flavors and time-saving short-cuts for easy-meal solutions.
Anti-trespass laws welcomed by meat industry
New laws due to come into effect next month in New South Wales, Australia banning trespassing have been welcomed by the country’s meat sector.
UK sugar tax has removed 45,000 tonnes of sugar from shelves, says government
Will UK sugar tax be extended to milk drinks?
The UK government is considering extending its sugar tax to milk drinks: with the announcement made just before the confirmation of Boris Johnson – who has pledged a review of ‘nanny state sin taxes’ – as the country's next Prime Minister.
The Cereal School disrupts category with a healthier spin on childhood favorites
The Cereal School sugar-free cereals have taken off in online sales (selling out of stock multiple times since launching in November last year). Now the brand is hitting its stride ready to take on the wave of new customers, says co-founder Dylan Kaplan.
Mobile slaughterhouse launched for Eid Al Adha
The Sharjah Municipality in the United Arab Emirates has launched a mobile slaughterhouse facility ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Canada Meat Group to create 40 new jobs
Processor Canada Meat Group is to use a $2.4m investment to expand and target new markets.
UK bans sale of energy drinks to U16s
The UK government has confirmed it will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16.
Trail mix, meat snacks and pudding part of Conagra’s snack expansion
Conagra’s legion of high-selling brands – including Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, Slim Jim and Snack Pack – are launching new products this year as the company cements its focus on the lucrative snacking market.
DSM feed additive could cut methane emissions by 30%
DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, has filed for EU authorization for a new feed additive for dairy cows that will reduce methane emissions by around 30%.
Lotus Dairy to offer fortified milk in Rajasthan
Indian company Lotus Dairy has announced it will be fortifying its milk with vitamin A and D without any change in prices.
Consumers are more ‘flexitarian’ than ever, but they distrust traditional dairy
A majority of US consumers have some level of distrust in dairy and meat companies even if they don’t purchase meat and dairy, according to new research from the Hartman Group, and non-dairy alternatives continue to grow among young shoppers.
Ice cream firm Golden North to see fourfold increase in Asian shipments with Vietnam deal
Australian niche ice cream maker Golden North expects to quadruple its shipments to Asia after signing a deal to start send stocks to MM Mega Market stores across Vietnam.
Dreaming of dairy: Fonterra's India beverage ambitions questioned by analysts
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra appears to have set its sights on the Indian dairy market with the launch of its new brand Dreamery, but market experts have warned it will be a tough sector to crack.
Coffee fix? Intake linked to reduced risk of depression in Japanese elderly
Coffee intake has been linked with a decreased risk of depressive symptoms among elderly Japanese women, according to a new multi-centre cross-sectional study.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Watch: Sugar taxes – the case in favour: “Enormous evidence of success”
Sugar sweetened beverages are one of very few “clearly unhealthy products” that are readily promoted to children and “significantly contribute” to poorer health outcomes as people age, according to a leading health consultant.
Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019
Biting back: How probiotics can help to improve oral health for seniors – DuPont
Probiotics could play a crucial role in improving oral biofilm composition and therefore prevent periodontal disease, especially in combination with traditional dental treatments, according to research from DuPont.