Alliance Group invests $1.2m in Smithfield plant
New Zealand co-operative Alliance Group is to invest $1.2m in its Smithfield plant in Timaru.
Archives for August 15, 2019
'Organic palm oil is growing faster than conventional': Alcopalma CEO on opportunities for growth
Ecuador's Alcopalma is increasing the amount added-value palm oil with organic and RSPO certifications - but there are "big opportunities" for conventional palm oil in Latin America, says the CEO.
Workers’ union demands clarity over US imports
UK workers’ union Unite has called on the government to provide clarity over the potential for a trade deal that could allow US meat products into the country.
Increased ‘health claims’ on children’s food belies products’ poor nutritional quality, study reveals
The percentage of children’s products making front-of-pack nutritional and ‘better-for-you’ claims has increased significantly in the past decade, as has the use of ‘fun appeals,’ but the nutritional quality has not, according to a recent study that...
New campaign wants to make Werther’s Original more ‘relevant’ by highlighting diversity, inclusion
A new “more diverse and inclusive” marketing campaign for Werther’s Original that launched this week seeks to make the brand more “relevant” to modern consumers by showing that it offers more than the iconic hard candy for which it is best known, but...
JBS bounces back in second quarter
International meat processing business JBS has seen a turnaround in fortunes in its second quarter results.
Meat Business Women presents to United Nations
Industry networking group Meat Business Women has been recognised by the United Nations (UN) as a solution to one of its Sustainable Development Goals.
Scottish farmers call for origin labelling
The National Farmers’ Union in Scotland (NFU Scotland) has urged the introduction of country of origin labelling (COOL) on processed beef products.
Dairy milk + plant-based milk: A winning combination? Live Real Farms taps into 'blended' trend
The ‘blended trend’ is emerging in the meat aisle as leading brands launch burgers and nuggets combining animal- and plant-based protein. But will it work in the dairy aisle?
Policy Picks: Liquor adulterators prosecuted under NSA in India, China's national health guidelines, Thai GMO rules and more feature in our round-up
Liquor adulteration prosecution under NSA in India, China's national health guidelines, Thai GMO regulations and more feature in this edition of Policy Picks.