R&R Ice Cream tops mid-market private food firms
R&R Ice Cream is the top mid-market private food processor in the UK by sales, according to the 10th annual Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 list.
Archives for October 23, 2014
Premier Foods’s branded sales dip in third quarter
Premier Foods saw branded value sales fall in its third financial quarter (Q3) as the maker of Mr Kipling cakes and Ambrosia desserts was stung by supermarkets losing share to discounters.
Ladislav Miko tipped as acting SANCO head, following chief resignation
The position of head of the directorate general for health and consumers (DG SANCO) will likely pass to Czech environmental politician Ladislav Miko following the resignation of Paola Testori Coggi, according to the European Commission.
Matcha, regional grains, coconut sugar & cannabis cuisine: What are the top 10 culinary trends for 2015?
From hop-free ales with lavender or elderflowers to ‘advanced Asian’ cuisine, Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) looks at the top 10 culinary trends it predicts will inspire the packaged food and foodservice industry in 2015.
Heinz UK & Ireland appoints new boss
Heinz UK & Ireland has appointed Jan Kruise as its new md, replacing Phil Jones.
Replace sat fat with linoleic acid to lower heart disease death risk, says review
Higher intakes of linoleic acid may lower the risk of coronary heart disease, according to Harvard review.
Ganeden gets foreign ingredient approvals to boost growth
Probiotic ingredient supplier Ganeden Biotech is expanding its horizons, and is looking to foreign markers for additional growth.
Japanese plan to raise wagyu sales in EU
Following the EU removal of a ban on imports of Japanese beef, the Asian country is looking to increase sales of the speciality meat Europe, as well as obtaining EU approval for more Japanese plants.
Exclusive talk with HealthBread project leader
HealthBread plans association to commercialize concepts
The EU HealthBread project wants to form an association by the end of the year to drive commercialization of its healthy bread technologies and concepts across Europe.
Allergy 'control to cure' focus of FAAM event
Key areas of focus in patient control, prevention and cure were highlighted during the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting (FAAM), according to a presenter at the event.
Irish hardest hit by Russian ban on bovine offal and fats
Ireland has been especially hard hit by the latest expansion of Russia’s ban on European Union (EU) meat exports, figures released by the European Commission reveal.
Should energy drinks be age-restricted like alcohol? WHO official asks in report
Energy drink consumption among young people, particularly in connection with alcohol, presents a significant public health concern that warrants further research and regulation, according to a report authored by World Health Organisation (WHO) officials.
Food industry watched tighter than before, says insurance agency
The food industry is under more scrutiny than ever before, according to the founder of an insurance agency.
European trade deal with East African community set to increase meat and livestock trade
Kenya’s meat industry is worried that East Africa’s meat and livestock sector could suffer from the impact of subsidised European Union (EU) exports now that a trade deal has been agreed between the EU and the East African Community (EAC).
dispatches from sial 2014
Veggie NPD isn’t about recreating meat but demonstrating an alternative, says Italian firm
Vegetarian products should be about showing vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike that there are tasty alternatives to meat protein, says one Italian food firm.
Emotional eating: How do the elderly feel about food?
The food industry is failing to tailor foods to the elderly – and recognising their various needs and wants could help companies develop more successful products, according to a new study.
Shanghai company creates barrier material for MAP and skin packaging
Ming Yue Packaging has launched APET/EVOH high barrier composite soft sheets.
Indian buffalo meat firm eyes export opportunities
An Indian company, “the world’s largest producer and exporter of frozen halal boneless buffalo meat”, will be celebrating 150 years of existence next year.
Hydrocyanic acid forces recall of Tapioca chips
Resmi International has recalled Manjilas Tapioca Chips Spicy in Australia due to high levels of hydrocyanic acid.
US egg consumption highest it's been in 7 years: ‘Protein is where there is a big opportunity right now.’
Egg prices have risen steadily in the past three years, and firms touting plant-based proteins as an alternative have attracted a huge amount of media attention. But new data suggests that this has not dampened demand for eggs, with per capita...