Canada gains foothold for beef in Gulf markets
Canada has secured full market access for beef exports to the United Arab Emirates in a deal that could be worth $365,000 annually.
Archives for August 5, 2012
Burger King reports big income growth
Burger King has reported a whopping 60% growth in net income for the first quarter of 2012, attributing its strong performance to menu expansion and international development.
Researchers unlock secret of E.coli O104 bacteria
Researchers from Michigan State University have decoded the E.coli strain that led to more than 50 deaths last year.
Salty smells will aid industry sodium reduction efforts
Adding salty smells to food products could help industry reduce sodium levels by up to 25% without affecting the overall taste profile, say researchers.
CCL Label hopes manufacturers will fly the flag
The new ‘easy4opening’ system (pictured) consists of a shrink sleeve that covers the neck or top of bottles and similar containers of food or cosmetic and hygiene products such as mouthwash.
US could be Nestlé’s Achilles heel – analyst
Nestlé has encountered a “consistent deterioration in growth” in 2011-2012 in the US, its biggest market, according to analyst Andrew Wood at Sanford C Bernstein.
Food ingredients firms resist rising costs - Euromonitor
Food ingredients firms are resisting the impact of rising costs by switching to less expensive options and delivering added value products, solutions and blends to customers, according to Euromonitor International.
Special edition: Meat alternatives
Firm growth for meat substitute products
The total market for analogs and meat free products is set to rise by 4.4%, from €2.85bn to €3.54bn, in the next five years, according to exclusive data from market analyst RTS Resource.
Cocoa contamination not a major source of carcinogen in diet, say researchers
Cocoa products do not represent a major source of the potential carcinogen ochratoxin A in the diet, but may still requite monitoring, according to a new analysis of the supply chain.
Uncertainty over future of French poultry business
The future of troubled French poultry processor Groupe Doux is still in limbo after a French court postponed a final decision on its fate until October.