New Zealand red meat is topic of conversation in China
Research by the New Zealand red meat industry has found that Chinese consumers are reacting more positively to beef, lamb and mutton from the country.
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BRF poultry facility regains export approval for China
Brazilian processor BRF has announced that its facility in Dourados has been re-authorised to export to the Chinese market.
Trade groups ask retailers not to stock products making coronavirus claims
A coalition of dietary supplement industry trade associations have come out in support of FDA actions against fraudulent coronavirus treatment claims and have urged retailers to not stock products with such claims on their labels.
GNC lays off workers, freezes hiring in bid to survive crisis
Dietary supplement retailing giant GNC has announced ‘significant’ layoffs and other measures meant to help the business survive the current economic dislocations caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Ready-meals: Success – and struggle – amid coronavirus pandemic fuelled by retail channels
The coronavirus outbreak is driving fluctuations in demand for the UK’s ready-meal sector, with certain retail channels, and businesses, faring better than others.
Mobile traceability can fill in the gaps in the F&B supply chain: ‘Transparency, safety and efficiency are driving the change’
The food system is charged with providing safe, affordable and trusted nutrition. This means operating as efficiently and transparently as possible. FoodNavigator caught up with John McPherson, director of Global Solutions at supply chain tech innovator...
'Smart’ packaging delivers food safety and security: ‘The packaging pays for itself’
StePac’s Gary Ward talks to FoodNaviagator about how the company’s modified atmosphere packaging technology can deliver on food safety and security in the time of COVID-19.
AI platforms help swamped food manufacturers, retailers connect with recently unemployed
Artificial intelligence platforms could ease pressures on retailers and food manufacturers that desperately need help to meet increased demand for their products, but which are struggling to connect with those who have been laid-off or furloughed due to...
Tofurky’s expansion in non-dairy with Moocho shreds, spreads seeks to balance function & taste
After helping to trailblaze the now wildly popular plant-based meat category, the creators of Tofurky are hoping to work their magic again in the dairy-free cheese segment with the launch of new shreds and spreads under its sister-brand Moocho.
Tyson Foods production sites hit by coronavirus pandemic
All of Tyson Foods’ meat and poultry plants are experiencing some impact due to the coronavirus, the company disclosed.
RABDF seeks UK Government support for scheme to prevent widespread dairy disruption
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is calling on the UK Government to help fund a short-term financial support scheme for dairy farmers whose businesses have been severely affected as a result of coronavirus and to avert a larger...
WATCH: Coronavirus in focus... the supply chain, shopping behavior, innovation and investment
The food industry has moved remarkably quickly to adjust to a sudden and spectacular shift in food consumption towards the home as America goes into lockdown. But there could be significant challenges ahead if more countries block food exports, while...
Preliminary study finds fruit peel compound could reverse neuron damage
A new study in mice has concluded that a compound found in the peels of fruits such as apples and prunes, and some herbs, can reduce and even reverse damage to brain cells in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
キリン グリーンズフリーは日本の大手ビール会社からの最新のノンアルコールビール
キリンビールは今月、最新のノンアルコールビール 「キリン グリーンズフリー」 を全国発売する。これは、日本におけるアルコールフリー革新の長い流れの中で最も新しいものだ。
APAC (日本以外) 4月のヘッドラインニュース
日本以外のAPACから注目すべきトップストーリー
ビジョン2030：味の素、ヘルシーエイジングと減塩を促進するために焦点をシフト
味の素株式会社は、今後10年間の新たな成長推進力として、世界的な健康問題と戦うためのフードソリューションに注力する。
Healthy Ageing APACサミット：食品および栄養のプレミアイベントについて新しい日程が発表されました
現在、拡大するCOVID-19による健康懸念に鑑み、FoodNavigator-Asia誌およびNutraIngredients-Asia誌は、シンガポールのヒルトンホテルで開催されるHealthy Ageing APACサミットのスケジュールを2020年7月7〜9日から11月10〜12日に変更しました。
アジア小売巨頭：ハイパーマーケット ジャイアント イオン、eコマース パイオニアJD、およびコンビニエンス キング セブン＆アイ トップランキング
Deloitteによる世界最大の小売業者250社を分析した新しいグローバルレポートによると、日本と中国の小売業者、イオン、JD.com、セブン＆アイはアジアのトップ小売業者にランクインした。
Japan snack giant Calbee Snack intensifies palm oil and electricity sustainability efforts
Japanese snack firm Calbee is intensifying its sustainability activities by working on the sustainable procurement of palm oil and attempting to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.
スナック大手カルビーは、パーム油と電力の持続可能性への取り組みを強化
カルビー株式会は、パーム油の持続可能な調達に取り組み、温室効果ガスの排出量を30％削減することにより、持続可能性活動を強化している。
Kirin Greens Free is the latest non-alcoholic beer from the Japanese brewery giant
Japan’s Kirin Brewery will launch its latest no-alcohol beer, Kirin Greens Free, nationwide this month, the latest in a long line of booze-free innovations in the country.
Strip and dip: Mission Foods launching new corn snacks in South East Asia and China
Mission Foods is launching Corn Strips in South East Asia and China, with the firm claiming traditional triangular corn chips can be ‘frustrating’ for consumers.
Gin win: McQueen wants to conquer Australia with its unique colour-changing innovation
Scottish distillery McQueen Gin is looking to capture the Australian gin market starting with its unique blue-to-pink colour-changing product.
Boosting ‘Make in India’ food strategy hitting nation’s hopes of regional free trade agreements
India recently announced import tariff increases for many food and agricultural products in hopes of encouraging local trade, but the same move is likely to push it even further away from the possibility of entering free trade agreements within the APAC...
Safety vs sustainability: Single-use food packaging use rises due to COVID-19 – but is it truly safer?
Single-use, disposable food packaging appears to have made a comeback rising on the coattails of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many consumers believe this to be safer and/or more hygienic – but are these beliefs truly warranted?
Transition period: Children’s complementary foods firms granted more time to meet new Indian standards
The FSSAI has allowed children’s complementary foods companies holding the proprietary license to renew their licenses for a further 12 months, in order to provide more time to meet new standards.