Convenience is key - but what does this mean for food safety?
Convenience-driven consumers also expect higher food quality and more adventurous options, says the Cofresco Forum.
Archives for September 17, 2014
Eagle introduces new fat-to-lean analysis
Eagle Product Inspection has launched a new fat analysis technology which ensures meat manufacturers reach the correct fat-to-lean ratio for customers.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier
Malaysia hopes to double palm oil production by 2020
Malaysia hopes to double its palm oil production by 2020 without having to dedicate more land to palm plants, according to a Malaysian minister.
Poland’s Konspol eyes meat Asian factory following Japan contract
Polish meat processor Konspol has unveiled plans to set up a new meat processing plant in Asia. The company recently signed a contract to export its poultry meat products to Japan and is aiming to expand to other Asian markets, according to Kazimierz...
Future prospects look good for EU pork and beef
EU beef and pork production is expected to increase in 2015, according to the latest Global Agricultural Information Network report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Mineral oil migration key concern at ECMA/ProCarton Conference
Mineral oil migration, the EU Commission Circular Economy and its Packaging and Packaging Waste directive were key concerns at The ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) and ProCarton Conference in Sorrento, Italy, this week.
Researchers develop high fibre ‘super spaghetti’
Italian and Australian researchers say they have developed pasta with the same appearance and taste as regular pasta – but with 20% more fibre.
Any objections? Protected geo-indication could be on cards for Ecuadorian 'arriba' cocoa
An application to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘cacao arriba’ from Ecuador is now open for public consultation.
What would a Scottish vote for independence mean for food?
As Scots head to the polls today, FoodNavigator asks, how would an independent Scotland affect the food industry there and in the UK as a whole?
Estonia moves to halt spread of ASF
Despite preventative measures put in place by Estonia, it was only a matter of time before African swine fever (ASF) spread to the country, GlobalMeatNews has been told.
Dispatches from Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Montpellier
The road to fish-oil equivalent GM camelina
Rothamsted Research has achieved omega-3 levels comparable to fish oil in its first GM camelina harvest, something which has been surprisingly well received by the public, its senior researcher says.