Cases of campylobacter in EU on the rise
Cases of campylobacter, the most common food-borne disease in the European Union (EU), which is often found in chicken, continue to increase, according to new EU data.
Archives for December 18, 2015
If private label is the innovator of tomorrow, how can brands compete?
Private label products have become the trusted brands of today and continuous innovation will ensure they remain so, says one analyst - but could it also hold some promise for brands as well?
Lotus Bakeries acquires UK-based Bear snacks producer Urban Fresh Foods
Lotus Bakeries has revealed ambitions to become an international ‘category captain’ in healthy snacking after acquiring UK business Urban Fresh Foods, producer of Bear fruit snacks and cereals.
DuPont nutrition & health chief: We want to work with start-ups
DuPont’s nutrition & health president, Matthias Heinzel, tells NutraIngredients his multi-billion euro division wants to speed product-to-market time and is “totally open” to working with start-ups in open collaboration.
Farmers in Norway oppose carbon tax proposals
Norwegian farmers are opposing a host of proposals from a government-appointed ‘green tax committee’, which are designed to cut emissions. These include introducing a carbon tax on red meat consumption and reducing government subsidies for the industry,...
France faces ‘unprecedented’ bird flu crisis
Bird flu in France has reached “crisis” stage, according to the French government, after the total number of bird flu cases hit 30 this week.
What does COP21 mean for the food industry?
Et voilà – we have a global deal on carbon emissions. But what will be the impact of COP21 on food?