CPF seeks to improve Thai duck meat standards
Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has unveiled plans to improve the country’s duck meat production standards to meet international standards.
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Make way for maqui: Could Patagonia’s native berry be South America’s next superfruit?
Native to Patagonia, maqui berries are packed with polyphenols, have a ‘rounded’ flavour and definite superfruit potential, says freeze-dry specialist SouthAm.
Danish Crown reveals Tulip Limited losses
Pork processor Danish Crown has revealed the extent of the losses suffered by its Tulip Limited business in the final year before it was sold to Pilgrim’s Pride.
Label harmonization will lead national nutrition strategies in 2020
Nutritional progression will take front and center stage throughout LATAM as public consultations, models and regulations drive change, says a regulatory expert.
FOOD FOR KIDS: Added sugar intake among babies and toddlers declines slightly, but is still a significant source of calories
A new study found that nearly two-thirds of infants (61%) and almost all toddlers (98%) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers).
Study: Sale of unhealthy foods decrease in Chile public schools
Research following the implementation of the Food-Labeling and Advertising Law in Chile showed a substantial reduction in the availability of competitive food and beverages sold in school kiosks.
Danone's call to action on sustainability: 'We're not moving quickly enough'
The French food giant has called for a spirit of industry collaboration and urged global FMCG businesses to become certified B Corp in order to commit to the challenge of creating a sustainable food system and regaining consumer trust.
Food-to-go consumers crave hot options at lunchtime – survey
Consumers hunger after hot food-to-go at all hours of the day, but lunch time options are lacking, says IGD.
Meal kits ‘overhyped’ but ag-tech and innovative food expected to see funding hike
A new report on investor attitudes to the food and ag-tech space suggested investors are weary of the ‘over-hyped’ meal kit delivery space. Increasing cash is expected to flow towards ag-tech and innovative food in the coming year.
Brussels Bulletin: EU signs deal with China to tackle counterfeits
This latest edition of FoodNavigator's Brussels Bulletin covers the EU's accord with China to protect products which have a specific geographical origin. Elsewhere, the EU steps in to protect the saturated olive oil market and invests €240 for climate...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: What might the 2020 dietary guidelines for the first 1,000 days include?
With emerging research showing that the diet of pregnant women and children under the age of 2 years can have a powerful impact on children’s brain development and future health, the upcoming recommendations for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines will, for the...
PepsiCo drops Quaker Oat Beverage less than a year after launch
While oatmilk was an obvious category to enter for Quaker, a trusted brand synonymous with oats, Quaker Oat Beverage has been discontinued less than a year after launch. So what, if anything, does this tell us about what works and what doesn't in the...
Japan Focus: Base Food, Sapporo and Coca-Cola Japan feature in our round-up
Base Food, Sapporo and Coca-Cola Japan feature in this edition of Japan Focus.