Irish farmers challenge meat industry over prices
The row between producers and processors looks set to reignite following comments by Irish Farmers Association (IFA) president Joe Healy.
Archives for November 25, 2019
Presence Marketing talks CBD and hemp: 'We need a few things to happen before CBD can realize its destiny'
Presence Marketing, the largest independent natural and organic food broker in the US, sees CBD as a massive "bankable trend" for the broader CPG industry with products such as tinctures and supplements - which consumers perceive to be more 'potent' -...
Return to 'real fruits and vegetables' and 'unexpected protein' lead Specialty Food Association's top food trends for 2020
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) predicts a 'meat replacement pushback' after a year of multiple plant-based meat product launches as well as consumer demand for 'fun' and functional foods and beverages in its 2020 food and beverage trends report.
Exoskeleton technology trialled by New Zealand meat industry
Staff in New Zealand’s meat processing sector are trialling new wearable technology designed to reduce the risk of injury.
Campaigners demand pesticides crack down
Anti-pesticide groups want synthetic pesticides phased out by 2035 over fears that biodiversity, crucial to food production, is under threat.
Farmers hit back as BBC documentary exposes meat production’s ‘devastating effect on ecosystems’
We need to distinguish between the livestock systems and meats that are part of the problem, and those that are part of the solution, say farmers as BBC documentary suggests that consumers should cut their meat consumption for environmental reasons.
Defendants hit back in CBD content lawsuits: ‘Naturally occurring nutrients have an 80% safe harbor’
Defendants in a recent spate of lawsuits alleging discrepancies between the amount of CBD advertised on pack and the amount contained in the products, have hit back in motions to dismiss, with one arguing that such cases should be stayed until the FDA...
NIU’s Global Round-up: Antioxidants & telomere length in Brazilian kids, key immunity-boosting probiotic metabolite identified, and more
What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.
Waitrose makes British lamb pledge
Premium UK retailer Waitrose has pledged to source all own label fresh and frozen lamb from British lamb producers 365 days of the year.
Argentinian draft bill calls for mandatory nutrition label
An Argentinian politician has submitted a draft law to introduce mandatory front-of-pack labeling in the country.
NPD trend tracker: From ‘boozy’ plant-based burgers to broad spectrum gummies
This week’s new product development gallery brings you an R&D partnership between The Meatless Farm Co and Orchard Pig, a new flavour from energy drink challenger brand Tinzing, and the launch of a new vegan gummy company in the UK.
‘A new phase for South America’: Brazil’s R&S Blumos invests $5.5m in plant protein
Brazilian firm R&S Blumos is investing US$5.5 million to supply wet extruded pea protein that it says is best for mimicking the texture of fresh meat and fish analogs.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Startup 'gamifies' gut health with diet app aimed at long-term change
A personalised nutrition startup offering the holistic benefits of both DNA and microbiome tests has revealed a dieting app to work in tandem with microbiome tests in an aim to 'gamify' gut healthy dieting and create long term changes to health.
US poultry plants approved for export to China
A list of 172 US poultry processing plants that have been approved to export to China has been published, moving the trade relationship a step further on.
World Butchers’ Challenge seeks partnerships
The World Butchers’ Challenge is offering an opportunity for brands to be associated with the best of the international butchery industry.
Thailand salt tax: Industry expert casts doubt on technical feasibility of proposed policy
Thailand has proposed a salt tax by targeting processed foods in hopes of curbing chronic disease, but an industry expert has cast doubt on the effectiveness of this proposal.
The growing probiotic market in Asia
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The global probiotics market is growing and is estimated to be $69bn by 2023. Within this market, Asia is rapidly expanding. Asia Pacific accounts for a projected $31.67bn (46% of global market). As well, China is projected to be at $11.36bn by 2023,...