Supply discipline key to EU meat industry’s success
EU meat companies need to control supply growth in order to improve margins in a fragile economic environment, a Rabobank report has revealed.
Archives for January 11, 2012
Plentiful supplies of CSPO in Malaysia, but low demand
There is currently an oversupply of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) in Malaysia due to a lack of demand from industry players, according to leading politician in that country.
Enzyme technology may provide value-added extracts from peanut waste
Advances in enzyme technologies, coupled with new technologies to remove aflatoxin, may offer a way to produce value-added ingredients from potentially contaminated by-products, say researchers.
Recession-induced comfort eating produces weight loss market boom
The US weight loss products industry is expected to grow 4.5% in 2012 to $65bn, as an increasingly overweight population looks to shift some of the extra pounds gained through recession comfort eating, according to market research organization Marketdata...
Jensen Farms auditor did not follow FDA processing guidance
Auditors who gave Jensen Farms a “superior” rating, only months before a lethal Listeria outbreak, largely ignored FDA antimicrobial guidance, a US government report has found.
McCormick blazes culinary trail with 2012 flavor forecast
Novel flavor combinations from blueberry with cardamom and corn masa to grapefruit with red pepper could tantalize our taste buds in 2012 according to a new report from seasonings giant McCormick.
US juice trade association fights Brazilian fungicide fallout
The US Juice Products Association (JPA) has moved to allay consumer concerns that orange juice produced in the country is unsafe, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was blocking some Brazilian imports found to contain the substance.
Groupe Lactalis lift-off looms for Swedish dairy co-op Skånemejerier
Groupe Lactalis’ bid to take over Sweden’s second largest dairy player fits with the French firm’s strategy of reducing its reliance on cheese, and would give it further brands with which to pursue milk product growth in emerging markets, according to...
Dutch start-up secures funding for egg lutein and peptide R&D
Dutch firm Newtricious has won undisclosed funding from a local investment consortium that will advance its egg-focused R&D to drive products to shelves in, “two to three years”.
Miracle metal could usher in food safety revolution, scientist
Copper could usher in a food safety revolution within processing plants, according to the author of a new study that revealed the metal’s impressive ability to kill deadly E.coli pathogens.
Callebaut eyes European leadership for nut products with La Morella acquisition
Barry Callebaut has acquired a 100% stake in Spanish company La Morella Nuts for an undisclosed sum as it aims to be the European leader for nut products.
Mars France expands M&M production capacity with €40m investment
Mars Chocolat France has announced plans for a multimillion investment in its Haguenau plant that will boost the site’s production capacity by 20%.
Imperial Sugar loss widens, shares fall to year-low
Imperial Sugar’s share price slumped to a 52-week low on Wednesday, after it reported a wider net loss in the fourth quarter and missed analyst expectations by $1.84.
Twinkies maker Hostess Brands files for bankruptcy
Wonder bread and Twinkies maker Hostess Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to allow it to restructure, but does not expect to stop producing or delivering any of its products during the process, the company said on Wednesday.
Chr. Hansen results beat expectations, colours providing improved ROI
Chr. Hansen’s first quarter results for financial year 2011/12 are a notch stronger than analysts had expected.