Commission clears Solina acquisition
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of French ingredient supplier Solina by private investment company Ardian.
Archives for November 26, 2015
Uncertain outlook for Thai skipjack tuna prices
Skipjack tuna prices in Thailand have fallen 27% since mid-September due to good supply in canneries and low seasonal demand globally.
EFTA identifies weakness in Norwegian audit
Norway must improve its import control system for food of animal origin, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Campden BRI opens consumer test centre
Campden BRI has opened a consumer test centre in Leamington Spa, UK, to support new product development and provide consumer research on food and drink products.
Bright blue water: Smart-chimp moves spirulina from supplement section to beverage aisle
The bright blue color of smart-chimp’s water – created by the inclusion of spirulina extract – keeps the beverage in consumers’ minds long after the last sip, according to the brand’s co-founder.
China drives growth of EU pork exports
Exports of pork in Europe reached the second-highest level on record thanks to a growing appetite for pork in China, new data from AHDB Pork has revealed.
China looks to reduce domestic corn prices to shift stock levels: report
For the second year in a row, Beijing is planning to cut Chinese maize prices in a bid to encourage local processors to buy domestic stocks, reported Reuters citing industry sources.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Filipino lawmakers voice support for soda tax bill
Support for a Philippines tax on sugary soft drinks to boost government coffers and rein in an increase in lifestyle is growing as legislation passes through parliament.
Food for thought: What we learnt at Food Matters Live
After three days of debates, seminars and demonstrations at Food Matters Live, there are major challenges and themes the industry needs to reflect upon - we've rounded up some of the most compelling.
WHO report hits already-falling bacon and sausage sales
Three consecutive weeks of double digit falls in UK sales of bacon and sausages provide tangible evidence that the processed meat cancer scare has had an impact on consumer shopping choices, says market research firm IRI.
Danish Crown pays £28.4m extra to pig farmers
Danish Crown – Europe’s largest pork producer – has paid its owners DKK300m (£28.4m) more than it did in 2014 citing “strong financial results”.
Detectorless UHPLC offers flexibility – Shimadzu
Shimadzu has introduced a model of the i-Series integrated HPLC and UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph) systems family.
MHP aims to boost poultry exports by 25% in 2016
Ukrainian poultry producer MHP plans to increase export sales of poultry meat by 25-30%, or 35,000–40,000 tonnes (t) in 2016, according to a report from the company’s CFO Victoria Kapelyushnaya.
Tyson Foods - ready ‘since spring’ for bird flu
Tyson Foods has said it has been preparing for another outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) “since the spring”.
Nestlé to introduce Gold KitKat in Japan for $16 a bar
Nestlé has launched a one-finger KitKat made with edible gold leaves at its Chocolatory boutiques in Japan.
Singapore looks to curb widespread food wastage after 50% increase
As Singapore’s National Environment Agency launches a campaign to curb food wastage, it was revealed that residents each dumped roughly 150kg of food last year.