Do food standards of identity need refreshing? FDA to hold public meeting
The FDA will hold a public meeting on September 27 on modernizing food standards of identity, which some stakeholders believe are out of date and may impede innovation.
Archives for September 2, 2019
Irish farmers urge beef investigation
As protests at beef processing facilities in Ireland continue, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has called for the government to establish a Commission of Investigation to examine margins along the supply chain.
Trends announced for Anuga 2019
The world’s largest food and drink trade show is just weeks away and key trends are emerging.
NPD trend tracker: From algae drinks to KitKat innovation
As we bid farewell to summer and step into autumn, FoodNavigator brings you new product developments from across Europe. Scroll through the gallery for the latest launches, including an algae protein drink, new Kit Kat and Yorkie bars, and HPP green...
Brazilian meat industry welcomes Tyson investment
The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has welcomed Tyson’s recent announcement that it intends to acquire 40% of poultry producer Grupo Vibra.
Ten scaling initiatives to accelerate food waste fight: WRI
A new list of ‘scaling initiatives’ has been published by World Resources Institute in an effort to accelerate the pace and geographic spread of global actions against food waste and loss.
Vegan meals are ‘UK’s fastest growing take-away choice’
Vegan takeaway orders have more than quadrupled in the last two years in the UK, says the British Takeaway Campaign.
GM crops ‘will need to be part of the solution’
An industry group promoting the use of controversial GM crops is urging Europe to embrace new crop techniques.
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Paper pioneers: Kit Kat Japan ditches outer plastic packaging for origami-friendly paper
Nestle Japan is accelerating its efforts to solve plastic waste by changing KitKat’s outer packaging from plastic to paper.
Understaffed and inadequate: FSSAI urges food testing be conducted in private labs for faster results
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged that food samples be sent to private laboratories instead of government ones due to understaffing and inadequate facility issues.
‘No palm oil’ claims banned in Indonesia: Local industry backs move while MNCs reiterate RSPO commitment
Indonesia’s recent banning of products carrying ‘Palm Oil Free’ labels has received a positive response from the local industry, while MNCs Nestle and PepsiCo have reiterated their commitment to use of RSPO-certified palm oil.
Looking good: China food body forms committee to grow beauty foods industry
China Food Industry Association (CNFIA) has formed a professional working committee to oversee the growth of the country’s bird’s nest, collagen, and protein-based beauty food industry.
Sheep milk infant formula: Danone Nutricia plans to develop full range following first product launch
Danone Nutricia has plans to develop a full sheep milk infant formula range next year, following the recent launch of Karicare sheep milk for toddler, a new product made with 100% New Zealand sheep milk.