New Zealand farmers warned of further processing delays
New Zealand producers have been warned that the delays in meat processing due to the coronavirus could be lengthened by as much as a week.
Archives for April 15, 2020
MHP sets out 2020 goals to improve efficiencies
Ukrainian processor MHP has set out ambitious goals for the next year, including a business transformation plan that will “improve the efficiency of all business processes”.
COVID-19 and protectionism in the food chain: An à-la-carte approach to EU rules?
Emmanuel Macron, France’s bastion of liberal globalisation and defender of the EU Single Market, has said that French agriculture needs to become more ‘independent’ in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Could this signal a more protectionist approach...
Survey: Cooking more at home could become the new normal post-pandemic
As Americans adjust to home confinement, their confidence in the kitchen has soared with many saying they will carry on with their cooking habits even after the world returns to a new normal, according to a new study by food and beverage communications...
Watchdog bans ad campaign for Unilever-made Rebel Whopper
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned an advertising campaign for Burger King’s Rebel Whopper – which uses a patty made by Unilever-owned The Vegetarian Butcher – for implying it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Food insecurity: How COVID-19 is exacerbating a crisis already on a ‘knife-edge’
Are those already on the verge of food insecurity now more likely to experience hunger and malnutrition? FoodNavigator investigates.
Gender equality survey deadline approaching fast
The deadline for a survey on gender equality in the international meat industry is just over a week away.
Greenhouse looks to sewage farms for future of sustainable food production
Heat from sewage systems holds the key to growing more locally-grown produce and protecting food systems from the structural weaknesses exposed by coronavirus, it has been claimed.
Driscoll’s president: 'We don't want to throw fruit away'
With retailers prioritizing pantry essentials in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, some deliveries of short-shelf life fresh produce were turned away from distribution centers to make room for toilet paper, pasta sauce and frozen food, causing...
Microalgae start-up grows ‘super crop’ for baby food and sports nutrition
Israeli start-up Yemoja has developed a ‘super intensive’ growing platform for microalgae, which CEO Eyal Shalmon says he hopes will bring the ‘super crop’ into the mainstream.
Fermentation to fill the omega-3 gap: ‘Every metric tonne used saves many metric tonnes of wild fish’
Dutch food and biochemicals company Corbion is leveraging fermentation technology to help make aquaculture more sustainable, reducing the industry’s reliance on wild caught fish for fishmeal.
Investing in the Future of Food: Mason Dixie drives ‘explosive’ growth with data-driven decisions
While there is something to be said about following your gut as an entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. advises that following the data often is a more reliable strategy for sparking retailer interest and launching products that...
Burger King ad slammed for false vegan claims
Online ads for Burger King’s Rebel Whopper have been pulled for making misleading vegan- and vegetarian-friendly claims, according to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).
Coronavirus: Your one-stop blog for feed, meat and dairy industry updates
We bring you a rollling round-up of stories from FeedNavigator and our sister sites on COVID-19 related developments.
Do it ‘almost’ yourself: Korean food firms look to meal kits for freshness and convenience
The meal kit market has traditionally been dominated by specialised meal kit delivery services such as Blue Apron, but rises in demands for both freshness and convenience have piqued food and retail firms’ interest in this rapidly growing sector.
E-commerce boost for alcohol and fresh food during COVID-19 likely to remain: Euromonitor
Sales of alcohol and fresh foods on e-commerce in China have surged during the COVID-19 epidemic, with market analysts predicting that the changes in consumer buying habits are here to stay.
Allergens down, microbes up: FSANZ reports 50% rise of food microbial contaminations in 2019
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has reported a 50% rise of food contamination cases in Australia by microbes leading to product recalls in 2019, despite a lower overall food recall rate.
Milo evolution: Nestle Australia launches world-first version of plant-based, reduced-sugar malt drink
Nestle Australia has launched the world’s first version of a plant-based Milo, which boasts lower sugar content in addition to its vegan consumable status.
COVID-19’s crop crisis: Pandemic poses major risk to Asia’s food supply and trade - expert
The COVID-19 pandemic risks causing widespread disruption to Asia’s commodities production, with wheat and rice set to be especially hard hit, according to a regional agricultural expert.
COVID-19 in India: AYUSH Ministry seeks scientific validation of traditional medicines after initial backlash
India’s Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) is aiming to put a stop to false claims for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 by setting up a task force to evaluate products and practices.