SGS boosts presence in “growing” UK market
SGS has strengthened its environmental and industrial operations in the UK, describing the market as “very important” and predicted future growth in the region.
Archives for September 1, 2013
Iran takes action on red meat imports
Iran’s food security has been damaged by a dramatic surge in meat imports, which have increased by 20 times over the past eight years, according to a report from the country’s National Food Agency.
Burton’s Biscuits profits soar ahead of proposed sale
UK’s number two biscuit firm Burton’s has recorded profit growth in its full-year 2012 results ahead of a possible sale.
‘Upscale, badge brand’ Heineken Light targets US turnaround
Heineken is confident it can restore growth to its struggling Heineken Light brand in the US by revamping the beer with new packaging and using Cascade Aroma hops favored by craft brewers.
Scotch Beef gains Hong Kong deal
Scotch Beef PGI has been launched at a major premium Hong Kong supermarket’s flagship store, as a result of a Scottish visit to HOFEX earlier this year.
EU pesticide ban will block 'profitable' vegetable oil crushing, says Raisio
The EU decision to ban widely used neonicotinoid insecticides from December 1st will seriously damage profit potential for vegetable oil crushing in Finland, says Raisio.
7-year gap: New nutrition concepts for a new elderly generation
The ageing population remains under-served in terms of functional food and drink products, says Euromonitor's Diana Cowland, despite 'elderlies' living longer and healthier than ever before.
Australia continues to dominate China’s red meat imports
Australian red meat exports to China continue to surge, with the country outperforming competitors on the Chinese market in July.
Kiwi officials ramp up charm offensive in wake of Fonterra scare
New Zealand officials have launched a charm offensive on two of the countries where the Fonterra fallout has been most widely felt.
Ceylon cinnamon making weight loss progress for French start-up
French start-up supplier Dialpha Laboratories is gaining success with Ceylon cinnamon extracts promoting weight loss after just a few months on the market.
Scientists reveal why trendy “cronut” burger made 223 ill
Maple bacon jam on cronut burgers has sickened 223 people in Canada after they were found to be tainted with Staphylococcus aureus toxin.
Food industry must bring sustainability into the heart of business, says Euromonitor
The food and drink sector is at the heart of sustainability issues ‘whether it likes it or not’, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
CASH boss slams government health campaigns
The government’s voluntary Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) may not yet be dead, but it is clearly in need of intensive care, according to the chairman of Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) Professor Graham MacGregor.
Consumer demands fuel inspection advances
According to Eagle Product Inspection, consumer demands and growing awareness of safety issues drive technology in the area.
Cross contamination risk from washing raw chicken
Washing raw chicken is still common despite the risk of cross contamination and spreading foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to US researchers.
Australia’s supermarket giants killing the wholesaler
Beverage and packaged food wholesalers in Australia are being put under extreme pressure by the country’s dominant supermarkets, which have been bypassing them by going directly to the manufacturers.
Danone reviewing Fonterra WPC botulism false alarm ‘compensation options’
Danone is reviewing its “recourse and compensation options” in relation to the Fonterra whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism alert that led it to pull potentially-affected infant formula products from shelves in eight countries.
15 dead, 26 injured from Shanghai seafood plant ammonia leakage
An ammonia leak over the weekend at a Shanghai seafood refrigeration plant has killed 15 workers and injured 26 others, of which five are critical.