HKScan streamlines Swedish operation
Finnish meat manufacturer HKScan has sold its 25% stake in Gotlands Slagteri and in Svensk Butikskött in order to “focus on its core business areas” like branded meat processing.
Archives for January 6, 2016
Food safety lab gets boost for toxicology testing
A US food safety lab has received a year five grant to help increase toxicological services.
Dutch Impala, Greek Chipita eye southern European meat processors
Dutch company Impala Invest BV and Greek food industry player Chipita have formed a partnership to jointly take over an as yet unnamed meat processing company based in southern Europe in order to expand their market presence in the region.
Top food ingredients trends for 2016
‘It’s all about protein’ is one of four key trends set to shape the ingredients market in 2016, according to food ingredients supplier EHL Ingredients.
Researchers develop phone app to assess scale of vineyard disease
An iPhone app has been designed to help grape growers make informed decisions over the quality and price of their grapes.
EPIC bone broth to launch in Q1, 2016
EPIC Provisions sells to General Mills: ‘We felt like we couldn’t walk away from this opportunity’
Upmarket meat snacks maker EPIC Provisions has been wooed by several suitors, but ultimately agreed to tie the knot with General Mills because it would help it achieve its goal of making high-quality grass-fed animal protein available to a broader...
Probiotic victory: Judge refuses to certify class in false advertising lawsuit vs Yakult USA
A California judge has refused to certify a class of consumers in a lawsuit accusing Yakult USA of misleading shoppers about the digestive health benefits of its fermented drinks.
Restauranteur pays $117k for endangered fish in final Tsukiji auction
The sale of a bluefin tuna for JPY14m marked the end of a long-running and beloved tradition at Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market this week.
Date seed protein has food potential but may not be economically viable: Researchers
Scientists say protein from date seeds could used as an alternative to soy protein isolate or whey protein in foods, however commercial viability needs to be further assessed.
Easy food access leads people to eat when not hungry: Study
The tendency of today’s consumers to eat when they are not hungry might be detrimental to health than eating when they are hungry, according to research.
Sweet potato variety may ease third world vitamin A deficiency
Orange fleshed sweet potato is so rich in carotenoids and β-carotenes it could be used to ease vitamin A deficiency amongst malnourished populations in developing countries, a study says.
Bird watching found to be a critical factor in monitoring fisheries
By studying bird vomit, Lachlan McLeay believes he has developed an approach to gauging sardine abundance in Australian waters.
This week Down Under
Woolworths’ three retail brands dominate Australian liquor landscape
Almost 5m Australians each buy an average of over A$60 worth of alcohol each week, according to new figures by Roy Morgan Research.
Cartoon characters could help children embrace fruits & veggies, study finds
The same marketing tactics used to sell sugary cereal and junk food to children could just as effectively sway youngsters to want more fruit and vegetables, a recent study suggests.
Coffee pod sales growth slows, but emerging trends could expand category’s reach, Packaged Facts
Sales of single-serve coffee pods in the US continue to grow, but the pace will slow in coming years as the maturing category enters a tumultuous period fraught with increased competition that could compress prices and margins, market research suggests.
Nearly 90,000 pounds of contaminated beef recalled in US
Minnesota-based Huisken Meat Company has been forced to recall approximately 89,568 pounds (lb) of beef burger patties due to fears of foreign matter contamination.
Sabinsa concludes curcumin patent suit that was part of a series involving Indian suppliers
Sabinsa Corp. has prevailed in yet another patent infringement suit based on its Curcumin C3 Complex ingredient. The most recent settlement is one in a series of suits the company filed to defend its patents in this red-hot sector.
Argentina removes export controls on beef
Argentina’s recently-elected president, Mauricio Macri, has kept his promise of reforming the country’s agriculture sector by axing tariffs on beef exports.
Cactus, birch, lychee and lemongrass: Soft drink consumers turn to natural flavors and functional innovations
Consumers are demanding more natural flavors in soft drinks, driven not only by taste but also by functional properties of ingredients, according to Canadean.
Sales are up but value falls as UK Christmas shoppers opt for cheaper food
UK consumers bought more Christmas products but opted for cheaper versions of them, IRI data has shown, with traditional retailers feeling the downward price pressure of hard discounters.
Private label trumps brands over negative feedback - but can brands afford to become complacent?
Retailers pledge to change misleading products as 13,000 Dutch consumers vote for the worst offender of 2015, but as branded manufacturers have remained silent experts warn they should not become complacent.
Flow cytometric based method to detect E. coli O157 in spinach
A method to detect E. coli O157 in spinach that is quicker, less labour intensive and as accurate as current methods has been validated.
Chobani unveils media campaign to support Simply 100 Greek yogurt: ‘It’s a choice between natural and artificial’
Chobani has launched a multi-media campaign homing in on the ‘all-natural’ credentials of its Simply 100 Greek yogurt range and drawing shoppers’ attention to ‘artificial’ ingredients in rival products.