Uruguay set to open Japanese market for beef
Uruguay is on the verge of opening up the Japanese market for beef exports, according to the country’s National Meat Institute (INAC).
Archives for October 28, 2014
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
‘Unprecedented market demand’ for processing and packaging in the Middle East
Rising populations, increased disposable income, and government initiatives to safeguard the food supply is making the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) area attractive for investment, according to Gulfood Manufacturing.
Rebel Kitchen celebrates Tesco listings in mission for healthy snacks
Start down with the kids: ‘It’s one of the best decisions we made as a brand’
Rebel Kitchen is launching its children’s coconut ‘mylks’ in Tesco this week, just 10 months after CEO and entrepreneur Tamara Arbib started the business.
Older consumers are least likely to follow a high-protein diet: Canadean
Only 10% of consumers aged 55+ are likely to actively try to include more protein in their diet, according to a recent report from Canadean.
WHO calls for standardised nutrition labelling
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for a more unified approach to front-of-pack nutrition labelling.
Israel poultry control weakened by ‘discrepancies’
The Israeli control system for poultry products to the EU is weakened by some discrepancies between EU legislation and standards in the country, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
India
BK to finally enter the Indian market after months of speculation
Burger King will open its first stores in India in the next couple of months, with New Delhi, NCR and Mumbai each on the waiting list for restaurants.
‘We want to democratise spirulina’, says blue water start-up
Start-up firm Springwave says it wants to bring spirulina to the masses with its blue bottled water.
Bunge commits to deforestation-free palm oil
Agribusiness giant Bunge is the latest multinational company to commit to deforestation-free palm oil supply – going beyond the requirements for RSPO membership.
FSSC 22000 adds Food QMS certification
FSSC 22000 has added a separate module for the certification of Food Quality Management Systems (QMS), based on ISO 9001, to its existing auditing and certification structure.
BPA added to list of chemicals for assessment
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been added to a list of chemicals for assessment by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Modular factory systems gaining momentum in Pakistan and India
United Food Technology (UFT), in Germany is launching its modular factory system FiaB (Factory-in-a-Box) at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai (November 9-11).
Australia
Study finds how brands use social media to draw kids to junk food
Sydney researchers have blasted junk food brands for targeting young social media users to promote unhealthy food after identifying the scale of the issue.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Bühler: ‘Biological hazards are the game changers of the dry food industry’
Food Safety, in particular biological hazards are the game changers of the dry food industry, according to Bühler.
Whole Foods ups sustainability ante with new ad campaign
Whole Foods Markets has decided to go big, with a national TV ad campaign that kicked off during a recent World Series game. The message is one of “values,” talking about the natural grocery store chain’s commitment to sustainability and transparency.
Simply 7 Snacks: If you’re making a quinoa chip, consumers expect quinoa to be the first ingredient
While Beanitos probably has a higher profile, fellow Texan chip maker Simply7 snacks has quietly carved out an equally impressive niche in the better-for-you snacks aisle over the past four years with hummus, lentil, quinoa and pink pomegranate chips...
Denmark plans to halve antibiotic use in pigs
The Danish Pig Research Centre is looking to halve the use of antibiotic tetracycline in pigs by the end of 2015, through a new action plan.
Private label evolving; hindered by still tepid economy
Private label growth has slowed from the last several years when consumers flocked to the category due to the recession, according to a report from Packaged Facts. While retailers continue to launch and promote store brand products, a persistently...
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Philibert Savours to expand in Brazil
Philibert Savours, a French food processing firm, is expanding in Brazil and wants to create an Advisory Service for products such as sourdough.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Linx Printing Technologies: ‘The economic recovery is not as strong, or as widespread, as many people would like’
The economic recovery is not as strong, or as widespread, as many people would like and producers are looking to drive their products into industries or countries which may have different coding and marking requirements, either legislative or...
Agriculture
Four to one: Crop pest discovery could have wide-reaching benefits
An entomological discovery should lead to the easing of some international trade restrictions, according to the Food and Agriculture Office of the United Nations.
Around a third of consumers want high-fiber white bread, finds Sensus
UK consumers are interested in healthier baked goods high in fiber but low in sugar and calories, particularly high-fiber white bread, according to a survey.
EU food fraud alert tool to be rolled out early next year
A new food fraud alert tool should be deployed early next year, to work alongside other new strategies to help prevent crimes such as the horsemeat mislabelling scandal, officials from the European Commission’s directorate general for health and...
Can biotechnology help produce a new generation of natural sweeteners?
While the technological, commercial, and social challenges to the successful development of biotechnology capable of large-scale high-potency sweetener production are considerable, so are the potential benefits to society, say researchers.
FQN will be reporting from the event on 5-6 November
Lab Innovations ready to go under the microscope
An increase in exhibitors and international visitors will be on show at Lab Innovations next week, according to the show’s organisers.