What’s hitting the shelves? Matcha teas, Aquavit, and sparkling Ocean Spray
From super-premium functional teas to vegetable-rich cold-pressed juices, here are some of the beverages that have been springing onto shelves so far this year.
Archives for February 1, 2016
Miratorg plans export expansion
Russia’s biggest meat producer Miratorg plans to launch exports of beef to Iran and the United Arab Emirates and establish supplies of chicken to the European Union (EU), according to a statement from company representatives.
Soil Association tightens standards for organic aquaculture
British organic certification body, the Soil Association, has launched stricter standards for aquaculture which will also allow producers of organic seaweed to bear its logo.
Murray Goulburn nabs Coles cheese contract
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited has announced that it has entered into a five-year national private label contract to supply Coles brand Australian cheese.
New tests needed to detect GM soy, says Cert ID
New GM crops such as CV127 soybean are not detectable with older testing methods, and food producers must update their testing protocols to avoid GM ingredients going undetected and undeclared in the food chain, according to Cert ID Europe.
Norwegian firms rethink product branding as consumers rate quality over origin
Norwegian food manufacturers are scrambling to change their branding and packaging as research shows the country's consumers rate country of origin lower than quality.
Trade group considers action against ‘discriminatory’ energy drink bans
Trade association Energy Drinks Europe (EDE) has joined calls against bans on energy drink sales to under 18s in Lithuania and more recently Latvia, which it says might be contrary to EU law.
Premium brands could boost profits in China’s high-volume beer market
China’s high-volume, low-profit beer market is set to be transformed, with increased “premiumisation” providing opportunities for imported and licensed foreign beer brands, says Rabobank.
Indian black chicken producers seek geographical indication to boost trade
Authorities in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are trying to acquire national geographical indication (GI) protection for a nutritious variety of ‘black chicken’ called ‘Kadaknath’, to promote national and maybe overseas sales.
Coconut smoothie maker Genius Juice finalizing new round of seed capital, moves to 12oz bottle
Genius Juice – which is on a mission bring something fresh and different to the functional beverage set with its organic coconut smoothies – is finalizing a new round of seed capital, has streamlined its SKU count and switched to a smaller, 12oz bottle...
Tax credit for R&D now easier for startups, small firms to claim
Startups and small companies now can reap all the credit they are due for their innovations – including on their taxes, thanks to changes to the research and development tax credit that go into effect this year.
Coca-Cola moves for Nigeria’s Chi
The Coca-Cola Company is buying a 40% stake in Nigeria’s leading dairy and juice company, Chi.
Foodborne botulism cases linked to Bolognese sauce
Ground meat used to prepare a Bolognese sauce has been identified as the likely source of foodborne botulism due to Clostridium baratii type F in France last year.
Alimentaria can help boost exports of Spanish meat
Alimentaria is one of Spain’s big food and drink trade shows. With 550 meat companies expected to attend this year, organisers hope the meat industry can use the show to establish a stronger presence in international markets.
Nutrient-rich Nordic diet linked to better physical performance in elderly
The nutrients range of Nordic diets is associated with better physical performance and a decrease in disability risk later in life, a study confirms.
New marketing push 'reinvents' Kellogg's Special K brand in Australian market
Kellogg’s Australia claims it is reinventing the Special K brand with a new marketing push designed to inspire women to make “realistic and positive changes”.
McCormick predicts strong growth in 2016 thanks partly to new products
For flavor giant McCormick & Co. Inc., 2016 promises strong growth driven by innovative product launches, consumer inspired reformulations, a brand building campaign and potential acquisitions, according to company executives.
China direct
Prediction: China to have world’s safest infant formula in a decade
In the next decade, China will have the safest infant formula available anywhere—just 10 short years after China's melamine scandal (writes Paul O’Brien of Chemlinked).