All news articles for November 2019

FoodNavigator to co-host the inaugural Global CBD Summit

Demystifying hemp and cannabidiol: Introducing the CBD Global Summit

By Katy Askew

CBD has caught the public's imagination as an ingredient offering a host of potential health benefits. But for all the hype, CBD also courts controversy. To move from a trending ingredient to an ingredient trend, the sector will need to address some...

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High-protein diets risk ‘irreversible kidney failure’, study warns

By Oliver Morrison

Avoiding carbohydrates and substituting them with proteins has become a leading dogma for all those who care for their looks and health, while high-protein diets are very often recommended to people who suffer from diabetes or who are obese. But while...

Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

By Aidan Fortune

A pledge outlining 25 actions to help reduce the need for antibiotics in animals has been proposed by a body representing Europe’s leading manufacturers of animal medicines.

HKScan to enter plant-based protein sector

HKScan to enter plant-based protein sector

By Aidan Fortune

Finnish processor HKScan has entered into an agreement with distributor Hes-Pro Oy to develop, produce and launch plant-based protein products.

DSM said the acquisition will strengthen its product portfolio and application know-how and expertise in solutions for semi-hard cheeses such as Gouda and Edam. Pic: DSM

DSM to acquire CSK

By Jim Cornall

Dutch-based Royal DSM has reached agreement with the shareholders of specialty dairy solutions provider Koninklijke CSK Food Enrichment C.V. to acquire 100% interest in the company for about €150m ($166m).

Danish Crown reveals Tulip losses

Danish Crown reveals Tulip Limited losses

By Aidan Fortune

Pork processor Danish Crown has revealed the extent of the losses suffered by its Tulip Limited business in the final year before it was sold to Pilgrim’s Pride.

Brussels Bulletin: EU signs deal with China to tackle counterfeits

Brussels Bulletin: EU signs deal with China to tackle counterfeits

By Oliver Morrison

This latest edition of FoodNavigator's Brussels Bulletin covers the EU's accord with China to protect products which have a specific geographical origin. Elsewhere, the EU steps in to protect the saturated olive oil market and invests €240 for...

HCC chairman Kevin Roberts unveiled the new marketing campaign at the group's annual conference

Sustainability campaign launched by Welsh meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

A £250,000 marketing and communications campaign to promote the positive environmental story behind the production of Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef was launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).

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Customers won't eat your greens? It’s all their genes

By Oliver Morrison

Sensitivity to bitter tastes may be why some people eat fewer vegetables, according to a study. Researchers hope to learn more from this type of genetic research to help people with aversions to certain foods eat more vegetables in the future.

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