CLITRAVI urges meat processing support during coronavirus
The trade body representing EU meat processors has called for support and recognition for the work being done by the sector to maintain food supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
Archives for April 16, 2020
Charoen Pokphand Foods introduces staff safety measures
Thai processor Charoen Pokphand Foods has implemented a series of health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Smithfield Foods closes two more processing facilities
US processor Smithfield Foods has revealed it will close two more of its pork facilities due to the spread of coronavirus.
What's for dinner? Grasshoppers, says Hargol FoodTech as it raises $3m to build edible insect operation
Israeli firm Hargol FoodTech – which is blazing a distinct trail in the embryonic edible insect sector by focusing on grasshoppers, rather than crickets – has completed a $3m financing round from existing shareholders, Singapore-based Sirius Venture...
Large Colorado CBD producer announces program to keep hemp farmers in market
Colorado based CBD producer EcoGen Laboratories has announced a program to support hemp farmers during a tumultuous time in the market.
Growing meal-kit supplier bolstered by £33m investment
Recipe box supplier Gousto has raised £33m to expand its services and boost manpower – the latter, now urgently required given the coronavirus outbreak.
‘It is not a diet fad’: Caterers commit to 20% less meat in schools and hospitals
School, hospital, university and care home caterers across the UK have pledged to cut the amount of meat on their menus by 20%.
UK trade associations call for a rejection of protectionism
Trade associations from across the UK food and drink supply chain have urged global governments to continue trading through open markets to protect the industry during the coronavirus crisis.
Court strikes down Final Rule that eliminated and delayed stricter nutrition standards for school meals
Public health advocates are lauding a federal court decision that strikes down a final rule published by USDA in late 2018 that they say rolled back nutrition standards for school meals, but which the School Nutrition Association says provided...
Consumer fears about safety eclipse those of access when grocery shopping during pandemic
Grocery shoppers’ concern about the health of other customers and store employees has eclipsed fears of running out of food as the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to climb and high-demand items are restocked more quickly, according to new...
Chr. Hansen announces ‘scientific breakthrough in dairy bioprotection’
For the first time, the main mechanism of lactic acid bacteria with bioprotective effect against yeasts and molds in dairy products has been revealed: It’s all about competition for a specific nutrient, manganese.
China Focus: Plant-based snacks, COVID-19 market impacts, 3D meat printing and more feature in our round-up
Plant-based snacks, COVID-19 market impacts, 3D meat printing and more feature in this edition of China Focus.
‘More harm than good’: New Zealand report calls for overhaul of national agricultural strategy
New Zealand researchers have called for a complete overhaul of the country’s current national agricultural strategy, which is heavily skewed towards dairy and meat, to accommodate a more plant-focused approach.
Thrive Market experiencing ‘dramatically’ higher demand: ‘This is part of a massive shift toward online…'
Membership-only natural and organic online marketplace Thrive Market has seen a significant increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, with members buying more, and more often, putting pressure on the company’s supply chain.
In the Lupin: Aussie firm sees huge spike in demand for immunity-boosting prebiotic products
Australia-based The Lupin Co has seen a five to six times increase in demand for products such as its prebiotic-rich lupin flakes, flours, protein bars and cereals over the past 12 weeks.