Labour plans tougher food regulation
Labour is about to set out its plans for improving public health if elected next year and while tougher regulation can be expected, sugar and fat taxes will not be part of the mix, it has emerged.
Archives for December 3, 2014
Petition to limit palm oil attracts more than 50,000 signatures
More than 50,000 people have signed an Italian petition to limit the use of palm oil in processed foods, organised by food news and campaigning organisation Il Fatto Alimentare.
Third purchase this year reflects company’s aggressive growth strategy
Hungry for protein business, JBT Corporation acquires Wolf-tec for $54m
As part of its strategy to drive growth, create value, and improve profitability, food processing equipment provider JBT Corporation has purchased the assets of Wolf-tec, Inc for $54m.
‘Palm oil free’ products could face legal challenge, say lawyers
Food manufacturers and palm oil producers could have a legal case against companies labelling products ‘palm oil free’, according to Paris-based lawyer Anne Bourdu.
Faba bean: The sustainable protein of the future?
Faba bean flour is a sustainable, cheaper way to make high-protein gluten-free breads, say European researchers.
VTT developing green alternative for polystyrene
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative for polystyrene from PLA (polylactide) bioplastic.
Moving away from meat: Support needed to change behaviour
One in five British consumers is eating less meat than a year ago, but efforts by the public to reduce meat consumption are largely unsupported by governments and the food industry, according to a new review by Eating Better.
Turkey increases exports of poultry meat to Russia
In the first nine months of 2014, supplies of poultry meat and seafood from Turkey to Russia rose by almost four-and-a-half times, with strong potential for further growth, according to Mehdi Eekr, Turkish minister of food, agriculture and livestock.
Food boss wants R&D help from Autumn Statement
The chancellor’s Autumn Statement should deliver more incentives to encourage innovation and research and development, according to the boss of meat alternatives business Quorn Foods.
Import bans placed on avian influenza-affected countries
Hong Kong has banned imports of poultry meat and products (including eggs) from the Netherlands, following the continuing outbreaks of avian influenza.
Philippines imposes restrictions on African cattle
The Philippine Department of Agriculture has order a temporary ban to be placed on the imports of cattle products from Botswana, Africa, following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
WINE VISION 2014: TAYLOR'S PORT CEO ALSO WARNS OF RACE TO BOTTOM
‘Beer, spirits have stolen our playbook: We need to build brand wine!’ Troy Christensen
Troy Christensen, CEO of Enotria Wine Cellars, warns the wine industry that spirits and beer have stolen its play book and says the industry needs to build ‘brand wine’ more effectively to attract consumers who can afford premium wines.