US-Japan trade deal praised by meat sector
The US meat industry has welcomed the confirmation of a trade deal with Japan.
Archives for September 25, 2019
Chinese delegates inspect UK sheep meat processes
A trade deal between China and the UK for sheep meat took one step further following an extensive visit from a Chinese delegation.
HKScan unveils new supply chain model based on sustainability
Finnish processor HKScan has developed a new production model focused on sustainability and transparency.
EU-wide initiative created to restore balance in meat debate
A new initiative has been set up to combat miscommunication about the meat industry.
News in brief
Impossible Foods makes East Coast retail debut at Wegmans, Fairway Market
After a successful launch in 27 Gelson’s stores in southern California, the Impossible Burger is making its East Coast grocery-store debut at all 100 Wegmans grocery stores in seven states and at two Manhattan locations of Fairway Market (MSRP $8.99/12oz...
Noblegen gears up for launch of complete protein from a Non GMO source that can go 'head to head' with animal protein
Noblegen is gearing up to enter the burgeoning alternative protein space in October with a complete protein derived from a microorganism that it can coax into producing multiple high-value ingredients via a proprietary technique called ‘facilitated...
‘Potassium salt’ is a better term than ‘potassium chloride salt,’ Nestlé USA, Kraft Heinz et al tell FDA
Food industry stakeholders have pushed back hard on the FDA’s proposal to permit the term ‘potassium chloride salt’ on food labels as an alternative to ‘potassium chloride,’ arguing that anything with the word ‘chloride’ in it is not consumer-friendly...
US House to vote today on hemp/CBD banking measure
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a bill that would clear the way for full banking services for companies dealing in hemp/CBD products.
‘Business-friendly’ start-up delivers cost-efficient model to grocery stores
UK-based Grocemania delivers food from local grocery stores to customers in as little as one hour, without charging retail partners commission or joining fees.
Flying Spark: Mediterranean fruit fly protein attracts Asian investment
Israeli start-up Flying Spark says a partnership with Thai Union, the world’s largest producer of shelf-stable tuna products, will help drive down costs and scale up production.
Nestlé reveals world’s largest Milo factory
Nestlé has expanded capacity at its Chembong Factory in Malaysia by 30%, making it the world’s largest Milo manufacturing site.
Investing in the Future of Food: Retailers expect all brands to sell & connect with consumers online
Selling direct-to-consumer online either through a branded website or trusted ecommerce retailer has emerged in recent years as way for startups to prove a concept and lay the groundwork for eventual brick-and-mortar distribution, but this once...
Startup Flightfūd launches beverage mix to alleviate physical stress of flying
Modern airplanes can take people across the world in a matter of hours, rather than the days, weeks or even months once required, but flying also can take a toll on travelers’ health – a side effect that the co-founder of startup Flightfūd hopes to...
ECMA Congress 2019
Malta PM: ‘We were more prepared for the Millennium Bug than Brexit’
‘Your guess is as good as mine on Brexit’, said Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minster of Malta, at the opening of the ECMA Congress 2019 last week (September 19-20), ‘But what is obvious, is during the next few days there needs to be a meaningful engagement’.
Delivering domestically: Oman most self-sufficient in food production among GCC countries
Oman has recorded the highest level of food self-sufficiency among all GCC nations, according to new data.
Water woes: Bottled water sales surge in UAE, but kids still not meeting intake guidelines - Study
Children in the UAE are not consuming enough water, despite the nation being the eight largest for per capita bottled water consumption at almost 34 gallons per person - a 36% increase in just five years.
‘We are entering the era of functional foods’: Tastewise
Consumer interest in functional foods is soaring, according to data provider Tastewise, but not always for the reasons you assume.
Fi Asia Thailand 2019
Clean label, less sodium and vegan: Yeast extract specialist company Angel Yeast names three mega trends driving the industry
Yeast extract specialist firm Angel Yeast has identified clean label, sodium reduction and rising demand for vegan/vegetarian foods as three mega trends driving the rapid rise of yeast extract popularity as a flavouring replacement worldwide.
Australian supermarket competition: Kaufland unlikely to surpass Woolworths, Coles - Expert
German supermarket giant Kaufland has taken its first steps into the APAC market with the confirmation of five stores and plans for at least nine more in Australia, and experts anticipate it will impact bigger supermarkets in the country, though not...
Boycott of food products made by non-Muslims would be ‘shot in the foot’ for Malaysian businesses
Muslim-owned food companies have hit out at Malaysian Islamist groups’ calls for Muslims to buy only goods made by people who follow their religion.
FI Asia 2019
From yeast to protein: Lesaffre embarks on new research amid booming interest in plant-based protein
Lesaffre is embarking on a research to develop yeast-based protein, in line with the growing interest in plant-based protein.
FrieslandCampina reports challenging first half year for infant formula business in China
Infant formula brand Friso is facing a challenging first half year in the Chinese market, according to its manufacturer FrieslandCampina.
Blood pressure drop: Morinaga Confectionery to launch functional cocoa powdered beverage nationwide
Morinaga Confectionery is launching a new product under Japan’s Foods with Functional Claims (FFC), with a stick-type cocoa powder that is reported to help lower blood pressure and improve bowel movements