Atria loses position in Russian market
Finnish meat processor Atria has attributed a drop of sales by 23.9% to EUR 75.1 million to significant difficulties in the Russian market.
Archives for February 29, 2016
Introducing the kakadu plum: Clean label's rising star ingredient that replaces chemical preservatives
Kakadu Plum, an edible fruit produced by trees in the tropical woodlands of Australia, has emerged as a superfruit with antimicrobial properties that could replace chemical preservatives used by the seafood industry.
French COOL petition hits 15,000 signature mark
A Change.org petition calling for mandatory country of origin labelling on all French meat products has amassed over 15,000 signatures.
Analysis of botulism outbreak calls for awareness of risk
With increasing demand for locally made, ready-to-eat food, there must be an awareness of the risk for botulism from improperly canned foods, according to the findings of an outbreak report.
Fairtrade sales hit by sugar price plummet despite double digit growth in certain categories
The value of UK Fairtrade sales dropped by €127m last year due to falling demand for cane sugar but the Fairtrade Foundation says it is remaining cautiously optimistic for 2016 as sales of Fairtrade coffee, cocoa, tea and wine all grew.
The Keurig of juicing: Tech company aims to reinvent cold pressed juices
With a Kickstarter campaign underway, the team behind Nutralux aims to disrupt the cold press juice scene with what they call “the Keurig of juicing.”
New Fonterra plants open
Fonterra has officially opened four new plants in New Zealand across the South Island.
Food Vision 2016 preview - Cannes, France March 2-4, 2016
Trailblazers: Whey, wheatgrass and ‘zenverages’ win Unilever innovation awards
Whey-based ice cream, an organic wheatgrass supplement and a herbal relaxing drink have won the Trailblazers contest hosted by Unilever and William Reed Business Media’s Food Vision event.
Aged garlic may help reduce blood pressure, boost heart health: Study
Supplements of aged garlic (Allium sativum) may reduce mean blood pressure by 5.0 mmHg in uncontrolled hypertensives, says a new study funded by Wakunaga of America Co.
LaLoo’s Goat Milk Ice Cream wants consumers to “move their hooves” & be more social
LaLoo’s Goat Milk Ice Cream may be healthier for people and planet than more traditional cow milk varieties, but it is still an indulgence, which is why the brand’s new marketing campaign encourages consumers “to get out and move their hooves,” the...
Eating in groups makes food taste better, study believes
The experience of eating can be affected by how we perceive food and the context in which it is presented, Italian researchers have discovered, which has significant repercussions for the food marketing industry, they say.
What's on the inside matters: See-through chewing gum coating can 'reignite' stagnant category, claims Beneo
Beneo has developed translucent chewing gum coatings from isomalt that allows colors and designs in the gum's core to be visible in the finished product.
TSC index brings sustainable supply chains to Europe
A toolkit which allows manufacturers and retailers to evaluate the sustainability credentials of suppliers and their ingredients, has wrapped up its pilot scheme in the Netherlands and is set to transform the supply chain, says The Sustainable Consortium.
Choice of analytical method depends on question - Vogon Labs
Different analytical approaches depending on the question, sensitivity and throughput trends were some insights from the owner of a lab which uses GC/QqQ, LC/QqQ and LC/Q-TOF.
Animal disease law formally approved by European Parliament agriculture committee
The European Parliament’s agriculture and rural development committee has backed proposed measures to prevent and stop outbreaks of animal diseases, including avian flu and African swine fever.
Portable testing device project gets funding boost
A project to create a portable food testing device has received a funding boost to help bring it to market.
Pakistan experiences strong growth in the meat export sector
Pakistan’s meat export industry is growing at a rate of 30% every year, head of meat and nutrition at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Dr Muhammad Hayat Jaspal.
Bad publicity pall stalls M&A activity in supplements even as transactions soar in organic & natural foods, beverages
A hangover from the negative publicity of the past year has stalled M&A and financing activity in dietary supplements, even as this activity booms in other categories of the health and wellness space, according to investment group Nutrition Capital Network.
PHE to decide on possible lab closures in March
Public Health England (PHE) is to make a decision on whether or not to close two laboratories in March.
World Peas acquired by Snack it Forward
Austin based World Peas – best known for its coated peas and fava bean snacks, has been acquired by L.A. based Snack it Forward LLC - which makes freeze-dried fruit snacks (Sunkist Fruit Chips) and trail mix.
California judge tosses Chipotle GMO labeling lawsuit
What does non-GMO mean? It depends on the consumer, says judge in Chipotle lawsuit
A California federal court has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit alleging Chipotle falsely advertised its food as non-GMO. And while it has given the plaintiff leave to amend her suit, it has made it clear she will have to come up with a stronger argument...
Fair Trade USA label gains recognition as sustainability becomes 'non-negotiable' for confectionery shoppers
Collaborative research by Fair Trade USA and Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) suggests 59% of consumers recognize the Fair Trade Certified label, compared to 38% in 2012.
Stand-up pouches help frozen foods standout on shelves, SWAP founder says
Standup, reclosable pouches are the way to go in the frozen food aisle, which currently is filled with bags that lay flat or boxes with bags inside that don’t reclose, says Rebecca Peress, founder of food startup SWAP.
Revenue up as Murray Goulburn announces infant formula launch
Murray Goulburn (MG) will launch Devondale Natra Start infant formula in Australia in March 2016, with the brand available in China shortly afterwards.