Far East sales drive Cranswick growth
UK processor Cranswick has benefitted from a growth in sales in Asia and the rise in African Swine Fever (ASF).
Archives for November 26, 2019
US pork industry calls for unrestricted access to China
Zero-tariff access to China for US pork could create 184,000 new jobs and reduce trade deficit by nearly 6%, according to a leading economist.
FDA revises consumer info on CBD, says ingredient is not GRAS, sends 15 CBD warning letters
The US Food and Drug Administration has stated that it cannot conclude that CBD (cannabidiol) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its use in human food, based on a “lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food”.
Haven's Kitchen Sauces seek to solve the dinner dilemma with pouches of fresh, globally-inspired sauces
Haven's Kitchen founder Alison Cayne believes its chilled HPP culinary sauces packaged in pouches resembling tubes of paints are just the shortcut consumers need to make a home-cooked meal they can feel proud of.
Nestlé to roll out Nutri-score in Europe
More than 5,000 products in five countries will feature the much-debated nutrition labelling system from next year.
'A radical overhaul of the rice production system is needed': ESG calls for investment in climate-smart rice
Leveraging climate finance to scale climate-smart rice production is the ‘cornerstone’ of global food security and ‘urgently needed’ to avert civil unrest, a new report by Earth Security Group (ESG) has found.
“Clean meat” sees rapid growth as start-ups compete to bring first cultured meat product to market
The “clean meat” industry is experiencing rapid growth as start-ups worldwide compete to be the first company to bring a cultured meat product to market, according to IDTechEx.
From optimised production to traceability: Agritask ‘pushing the boundaries of data analytics’
Israeli food tech company Agritask has secured fresh capital to invest in R&D and expand the customer network for its precision agriculture solution, which is already employed by the likes of General Mills.
60-second Interview
Children’s products & plant-based foods primed for innovation, predicts Kraft Heinz sensory testing tech
Given that the success of most food and beverage launches hinge on taste, but that consumer preferences for flavors, textures and overall experience are constantly shifting, sensory testing has become a lynch-pin in the innovation cycle.
Hidden champions: Three German companies doing things differently
A wine cooperative that considers itself craft? A distillery that embraces mushroom flavours? And a juice company which isn't about juice? Labelled as 'hidden champions', these German companies are trying to do things a bit differently.
Kerry’s clean label answer to acrylamide
Acrylamide is a hot topic for food makers. It has been a year since the European Commission regulation obliging food business operators to apply acrylamide mitigation measures came into force. Kerry Group aims to help manufacturers step up to the mark...
Future Foods partners with tna on launching pretzel range
Future Foods, has partnered with tna to launch a pretzel range, installing a seasoning, processing and packaging line at its factory in Egypt.
FOOD FOR KIDS summit 2019: The highlights, from lunchables 2.0 to stealth nutrition, brainfood, and reimagining the kids' menu
If you didn't make it to Chicago last week for the FoodNavigator-USA FOOD FOR KIDS summit, you missed an inspirational ensemble of industry experts, pediatricians, consumer health advocates, Chicago parents, market researchers and brand strategists,...
News in brief
What’s trending in nutrition? Keto, intermittent fasting, and clean eating, say dietitians
The high fat, moderate protein and ultra-low carb keto diet is likely to remain the top diet trend of 2020, followed by intermittent fasting and clean eating, according to a poll of 1,259 registered dietitians conducted by marketing and PR agency Pollock...
Advancing businesses: Million-dollar NTUC FairPrice programme boosts NPD and sales for local processed food SMEs
Singaporean retail giant NTUC FairPrice has poured in another S$1mn (US$735,000) to extend its million-dollar programme by another year after seeing particularly strong results for local food SMEs that specialise in processed food items such as instant...
Jurisdictional transformation: The crucial role of government in advancing palm oil sustainability
Governmental support and collaboration plays a crucial role in advancing the implementation and uptake of sustainable palm oil whether at district, state or country level, especially in the face of a ‘climate emergency’ where mass conversion is required.
‘More work needed’: Australian soft drinks industry urged to ‘shift gears’ to hit 2025 sugar-reduction target
The Australian non-alcoholic beverage industry has been urged to ‘shift gears’ and up the ante in order to hit its 2025 sugar reduction pledge targets after its latest progress report revealed a ‘significant’ 7% reduction overall.
FI Asia 2019
Watch: Lemon balm and mango – what functional benefits can they bring?
Lemon balm extract and mango fruit powder are being used by German firm Vital Solutions for promoting relaxation and blood flow.
Bubs in Vietnam: Aussie infant nutrition firm strikes major distribution deal
Bubs Australia is on an expansion spree in Asia, with its latest move in Vietnam, where its infant nutrition products will be available in major mother-and-baby store Bibo Mart.