Moldova increases meat production
During the first three quarters of 2014, production of meat in Moldova jumped by 25.3% year-on-year to 162,300 tonnes (t), according to a new report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Archives for December 12, 2014
Mars spends $140m on GCC factories expansion
Chocolate maker Mars has invested a total of US$140m in new manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to increase production of its Galaxy and Snickers lines.
How much pesticide residue is in our food?
98.3% of foods in the EU contain pesticide residues within legal limits, but there were “significantly higher” maximum limit exceedance rates for products from outside of Europe, according to a report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
FIC regulation: What are the biggest headaches for manufacturers?
Allergens, country of origin labelling and online sales are some of the most problematic areas for food companies as FIC regulation comes into force this week, according to Campden BRI.
Health Ingredients Europe
New proteins are creeping on trend
Alternative proteins are a “hot area” of interest and products such as sandwich spreads made with meal worms could be a thing of the future, according to one food trend expert.
What is organic? Organic packaged food growth stalled by differing perceptions
Organic means different things to different consumers around the world – and this is holding back the organic packaged food sector, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Spanish pork producers target greater sales in Mexico
Mexican inspectors have visited 15 meat businesses in Spain as trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Mexico raise the prospect of greater exports to the Latin American country.
Clerici-Sacco expands culture and enzymes facilities
Italian culture and enzyme specialist Clerici-Sacco has expanded its R&D facilities and offices in the Milan area, the company says.
Egypt launches $350m domestic grain storage revamp project
Egypt is revamping 93 of its regional wheat storage facilities to cut wastage and improve efficiency, as part of an estimated US$350m development plan.
‘We have some good customers, but sweetener price is an issue’: Stevia Natura
The CEO of Stevia Natura tells us why the French company is winning with customers including one high-profile dairy-based drinks brand, but admits high ingredient quality carries a cost.
Food manufacturers could be ‘forced out’ of the obesity debate
Food and drink manufacturers must emphasise the role of exercise in reducing obesity or risk being sidelined in the debate and hit with stricter regulation, according to new research.
FoodDrinkEurope: FIC rules ‘a step in the right direction’ for consumers
Industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope has called FIC labelling changes a step in the right direction and has established a website to explain reference intakes, which will replace GDAs (guideline daily amounts).
Oman plans $600m PET packaging factory
Oman’s Ompet is set to open a new US$600m PET beverage packaging factory, capable of producing 250,000 tonnes of bottles a year, by 2016.
Polish court rules non-stun slaughter ban unconstitutional
Poland’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the country’s ban on non-stun slaughter is unconstitutional, and represents a violation of religious freedom.