FDA grants 6-month period of enforcement discretion for Nutrition Facts label changes
The FDA has granted food manufacturers a six-month period of enforcement discretion as they implement the new Nutrition Facts Labeling rules.
Archives for October 24, 2019
Danish Crown claims Brexit readiness
Red meat producer Danish Crown has claimed it is ready for the UK’s exit from the EU regardless of the form it takes.
Major sheep abattoir in Victoria approved
A Meatworks Australia abattoir capable of processing 3,000 sheep a day has been approved by the local authorities.
汤臣倍健、恒天然深化合作关系，对功能性蛋白、益生菌进行广泛合作
汤臣倍健与恒天然深化合作关系，近日签署了新的战略合作协议，对益生菌和功能性乳蛋白开展联合研究。
Kerry report: How are consumers’ perceptions of clean label evolving?
Many consumers subscribe to a basic understanding of ‘clean label’ – for most, it loosely means products with fewer, recognizable ingredients free from preservatives and artificial additives – however, new research from Kerry shows that this definition...
What should new CEO Miguel Patricio do for investors to regain confidence in Kraft Heinz?
Can the new CEO stop the rot at Kraft Heinz, and should selling off the firm’s cheese, snack nuts, and coffee businesses to reshape the portfolio form part of his hotly anticipated strategic plan, to be announced in early 2020?
Tariffs starting to inflict real pain, trade association exec says
A vast and growing majority of American companies doing business in China have been negatively affected by the US-China trade war, an expert on the matter said at a recent meeting.
Olam Cocoa launches Cocoa Compass: ‘Let’s set ourselves long-term goals that are going to challenge us’
Olam Cocoa has today (24 October) launched Cocoa Compass, a new sustainability initiative that establishes the company’s responsible sourcing goals to 2030. FoodNavigator caught up with CEO Gerry Manley to find out more.
‘Daddy, I don’t want to eat animals anymore’: Tesco advert criticised for demonising meat
A television advertisement promoting Tesco’s new Plant Chef range has been criticised by the NFU for its messaging and ‘negative connotations’, which British farmers claim have caused them ‘significant distress’.
Central American countries crack down on misleading dairy terms
Central American countries are working together to crack down on companies including plant-based brands and dairy substitutes using dairy terms such as milk and cream.
'Strategic and growing’: Lamb Weston’s Argentinian JV opens up South American market
Lamb Weston and Argentina’s Sociedad Comercial del Plata (SCP) are forming a joint venture they say will open doors to the South American processed potato market.
Scrutiny mounts as meatpacker JBS reduces transparency
Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS has stopped providing specific details on the sources of its beef supply even in the wake of raging Amazon forest fires sparked by cattle ranchers and loggers in the name of agribusiness.
Growers Edge Financial, Delta Institute team to help fund regenerative farming, improve soil
Concerns about the negative impact of deteriorating soil health on food quality and quantity have prompted a fast-paced hunt for new ways to regenerate the land, and while many techniques are promising they often come with long return returns on...
Good Hemp launches CBD plant-based milk in a UK category first
Good Hemp is launching the first CBD plant-based milk in the UK.
Manufacturers who meet rising demand for sustainability in MEASA will gain competitive edge, says Palsgaard
Demand for sustainably produced food products is on the rise in the MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region.
Site approval to export trotters to China granted
Six sites in the UK have been approved to export trotters to China.
CBD and hemp: ‘We’re at the beginning of this cycle of disruption’
Hemp and CBD have caught the public's imagination as ingredients offering a host of health benefits. But, from regulatory ambiguity to consumer confusion, uncertainty remains. FoodNavigator speaks to Agropro - Europe's largest hemp grower – to learn more.
No beer belly: Kirin releases non-alcoholic beer with fat-reducing function
Kirin is preparing to launch its non-alcoholic beer with a Food with Functional Claim (FFC) label in Japan.
Arla Foods inaugurates Bahrain cheese production site
Arla Foods has inaugurated its cheese production site in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Asia's Food Future: Industry 4.0
Personalisation and sustainability: How 3D printing could revolutionise F&B in APAC
Advocates of 3D food printing believe it has widespread opportunities for both food personalisation and sustainability, so in this edition of Asia’s Food Future: Industry 4.0 we assess if the technology truly has the potential to transform the industry.