All news articles for March 2017

Wilmar has been sourcing illegal palm oil from plantations in critically endangered habitats, according to new findings iStock©

Nestlé "very concerned" over deforestation links to Wilmar palm oil

By Louis Gore-Langton

Nestlé says it is "very concerned" by allegations that its palm oil supplier Wilmar International has again been implicated in sourcing palm oil from the protected Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia, according to a report by the Rainforest Action...

The European Commission will audit Brazil's meat supply chain by mid-May

Leaders from Brazil and EU to tackle meat 'crisis'

By Oscar Rousseau

European Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis is in Brazil on a three-day mission to ensure imported food is safe for consumption, following claims Brazilian meat processors bribed government officials and sold rotten meat.

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'We are creating a completely new product category'

UK start-up aims to transform alcohol from beverage to staple seasoning ingredient

By Niamh Michail

UK start-up Just A Splash is on a mission to change the way consumers see alcohol with its individual cooking pouches of premium, seasoned alcohol. "We approach alcohol as a food ingredient and not as a beverage. Our products are an essential cupboard...

Mexico's temporary relaxation of beef import duty could be a big opportunity for exporters

Mexico eases beef trade tax

By Oscar Rousseau

The Mexican government will allow a huge volume of international beef to enter the country tax-free this year.

The business said it was 'forced' to pass on the price increase

German firms hikes plastic prices

By Oscar Rousseau

A German business making sealants for the food and drink industry said it plans to increase prices by 15% in April. 

Copa-Cogeca wants to see tougher import controls after the Brazilian meat scandal

Farm body wants ‘action’ after Brazil meat scandal

By Oscar Rousseau

EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has urged Brussels to enforce stronger action on Brazilian meat imports, following allegations that meat processors bribed government officials to turn a blind eye to rotten beef and poultry.

Emmi's profits are up, driven by progress outside of Switzerland.

Emmi profit comes from international sales

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Emmi has released its year-end results, which showed earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 7.3 % to CHF 202.7m ($204.2m).

Food safety recall round-up

Food safety recall round-up 13-23 March 2017

Recalls: Aflatoxin, ciguatera and ink issue

By Joseph James Whitworth

Food recalls have been made by USA, England, Ireland, Wales, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Denmark.

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A 20% sugar cut by 2020? ‘It won’t be possible,’ says FDF

By Niamh Michail

A 20% sugar cut across all food categories by 2020 – as per voluntary targets set by the UK government – is not technically possible, nor would it be acceptable to consumers, industry lobby the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said.

Facial expressions show Mars the adverts that will drive sales

'This is the largest emotional dataset linked to real business outcomes in existence'

Facial expressions show Mars the adverts that will drive sales

By David Burrows

It’s a claim that will raise a few eyebrows: researchers working for Mars can identify with 75% accuracy whether or not an advert will deliver a big sales uplift by studying facial expressions.

Tate & Lyle Food Systems Global Innovation Centre in Lübeck, Germany, was unveiled last week at a media event to showcase upgrades at the facility.

Tate & Lyle unveils upgraded innovation center

By Jim Cornall

Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has unveiled its upgraded Food Systems Global Innovation Centre in Lübeck, Germany. 

European cured meats from Spain and Italy and wowing Japanese consumers

Smoked meat traders find export joy in Japan

By Kathryn Wortley

European dried, cured and smoked meat producers are poised for a rapid expansion of export sales to Japan, with growing demand for such products that cannot be satisfied by Japanese specialist producers.

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