Multivac outlines growth plans
Meat packaging specialists Multivac has set out its expansion and sustainability plans for the next year.
Archives for September 24, 2019
Charoen Pokphand Foods downplays ASF impact
Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Foods has insisted that multiple African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in Asia have had no adverse effect on the business.
Join the Global Meat News African Swine Fever webinar
African Swine Fever is cutting a path of devastation around the world, with Asia particularly affected by the epidemic.
New veal range launched by Délimax-Montpak
Canadian processor Délimax-Montpak has launched a new consumer brand offering GMO-free, milk-fed veal.
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Arla Food Ingredients offers premium boost for protein bar manufacturers
Standing out in the protein bar category is tough with many brands all vying for shelf space and consumer attention, which is why Arla Food Ingredients is offering a new premium protein solution using a blend of whey protein isolate and casein to help...
PepsiCo: 'We're radically reinventing how we think about packaging'
Beverage and snack giant PepsiCo says it can avoid the use of 67 billion plastic bottles through 2025, thanks to the expansion of its SodaStream business. Meanwhile, its wider ‘Beyond the Bottle’ strategy is looking at other ways it can move away from...
Pork alternative 'taking Asian market by storm' eyes EU expansion
Hong Kongese plant-based pork substitute, Omnipork, is looking to expand beyond Asia into European markets, beginning with the UK.
Theo Chocolate rebrands to highlight dedication to Fair Trade, show organic always means non-GMO
Subtle changes to Theo Chocolate’s packaging that debuted at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore earlier this month aim to better communicate the bean-to-bar brand’s commitment to fair trade and organic ingredients as well as help it standout in an...
Natural Products Expo East
RangeMe helps brands maximize impact, tailor follow-up efforts from Natural Products Expo East
Preparing for and attending Natural Product Expo East can be exhausting given the time and energy it takes to create a stand-out booth and marketing materials, pass out hundreds of samples to the more than 29,000 attendees at the show and tell a...
Green consumers are ‘punished’ for doing the right thing: ‘There will be a radical uprising’
Can green consumers save the world? What are the limits of green consumption? And, ultimately, who is responsible for making food production more responsible?
Australia and China commit to further collaboration
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Australian and Chinese meat sectors to promote partnership.
What's next for blockchain in the food industry?
Blockchain can trace and record transactions to strengthen food management, safety and quality in the food industry. We explore what 2019 developments have done for embracing blockchain in food, and where we can expect it to head next.
Meat and the consumer – Ireland acts to counter the misinformation trend
Emmet Doyle, meat market specialist with Irish food and drink organisation Bord Bia, discusses current challenges facing the global meat industry
Smithfield launches new apprenticeship initiative
US processor Smithfield Foods has launched its new apprenticeship scheme aimed at developing the next generation for the industry.
Irish beef sector starting to return to normal
The Irish beef industry is beginning to exhibit signs of normalcy following months of protests outside processing plants.
Dairy companies among biodiversity pledge coalition
Nineteen companies and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), have launched a new initiative to protect and restore biodiversity within their supply chains and product portfolios.
Fi Asia Thailand 2019
‘Smart Eating’: Reformulation, modernization and personalization identified as key areas for innovation in Thai food industry
Product reformulation, modernisation and personalisation have been identified as key areas for innovation within the food and beverage industry in Thailand, with a strong emphasis on increasing focus on the elderly population as well as technological...
Counting stars: The lower the health rating, the higher the discount – Australian study
Food items with lower Health Star Ratings have been found to be discounted more frequently and heavily than their healthier counterparts, a recent Australian study has revealed.
Digital customisation: Nestle-Alibaba analytics platform looks to digitalise and individualise traditional retail store operation
Nestle and Alibaba have co-designed a virtual digital platform which looks to digitalise the operations of traditional retail outlets, in addition to creating customised product portfolios based on consumer demand.
FI Asia 2019
Clear protein beverage: Friesland Campina targets sports and active lifestyle nutrition with new launch
Friesland Campina has entered the clear protein beverage market with a new ingredient launch.
‘Fundamentally flawed’: NZ industry body demands research paper’s removal from med journal
Trade body Natural Health Products New Zealand has called for the removal of a research paper which claimed that six out of 10 of the country’s best-selling fish oil products contained less omega-3 fatty acids than what was stated.