Bright Food in talks to buy Israeli food group Tnuva
Chinese food giant Bright Food Group Co may look to continue its international expansion with the acquisition of Israel’s biggest food manufacturer and distributor Tnuva.
Archives for September 3, 2013
Kellogg: Belgian R&D facility to strengthen EU ties
Kellogg's says its new food science research and development facility in the Leuven Bio-Incubator in the Belgium will drive the company forward in terms of innovation and strengthen its existing ties with the European market.
TruTag launches incredible, edible food tracing
TruTag Technologies has launched tiny sensors that let food firms add security features to food packaging, and to the food itself.
Big changes at Chr Hansen
Nature lover: Chr Hansen plays natural card in 6-platform reinvention
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen has today rebranded itself ‘Nature’s Number 1’ as it announced a 6-platform strategic overhaul of its colours, enzymes and cultures businesses.
Tesco slammed for horse meat ad
Tesco has been slammed by the UK’s advertising watchdog for suggesting that the horse meat scandal affected the whole food industry.
The Lipton Factor: Unilever spend doubles size of Tanzania tea business
Unilever is partnering the Tanzanian Government to reinvigorate the tea industry and ‘at least double’ its tea output in the country, where the leaves are used for top brands Lipton and PG Tips.
No progress made in reducing Campylobacter in chicken, admits FSA
Reducing Campylobacter remains vital for the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) despite no evidence of change since 2008.
Ethylene removing tech backed to boost shelf life
Removing ethylene using an active packaging technology can extend strawberry shelf life by at least two days, according to research presented this week.
Special report
8th Belgian Meat Roundtable: Speculation and volatility in the meat sector
The 8th annual Belgian Meat Roundtable brought together Belgian meat industry leaders and international agricultural and meat journalists to discuss problems facing European meat processors, with a focus on the pressure that price volatility and...
Russia lifts ban on breeding pigs from Lithuania
After a two-year ban, Lithuania has finally been allowed to resume export of breeding pigs to Russia, reported the Lithuanian Ministry of Agriculture.
‘Overeating’ infant formula linked to higher risk of obesity, suggests study
Infants that are encouraged to consume high levels of formula and foods form a young age may be at a much higher risk of obesity in later childhood and adulthood, warn researchers.