UK beef exports seen as premium
Thanks to an “unparalleled” rain-fed pasture system and nutrient-rich grass, UK beef exports are perceived globally as premium meat products, according to UK levy board AHDB Beef & Lamb.
Archives for April 5, 2016
Russian meat industry harbours export hope
Over recent months, Russian authorities have finalised a number of meat export agreements in a bid to encourage domestic companies to expand their presence in foreign markets.
FDA finalises FSMA rule for food safety during transport
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule to help prevent food contamination during transportation.
Backroom Brussels? Report calls for EU lobbying clampdown
A transparency watchdog has called for legally-binding measures to tackle lobbying in the EU, following the release of its report that claimed permanent representations for member states were being left wide open to corporate pressure.
Show preview
China Candy & Snacks Expo set to begin in Ningbo this fall
The seventh China Candy & Snacks Expo will kick off at Ningbo International Convention Center on September 2 this year amid rapid growth in Chinese candy production.
Australia
Nutrition industry lobbies for more inclusion in Oz health policy
The Australian complementary health industry lobbied state and territory ministers assembled at a Medicare reform meeting in Canberra last weekend to press for increased policy recognition for natural nutrition.
This week Down Under
NZ academics push cabinet for sugar tax, industry advocates soft force
More than 70 university academics have demanded that the New Zealand government imposes a “significant tax” on sugary drinks, claiming that the move would improve health in the world’s fourth-most obese nation.
Revealed: Australians’ tastes in tipples in terms of liquor segments
Australians drink just over 426m glasses of alcohol between them each month, translating to an average of 23 glasses per person, according to the latest market research data.
Entomo Farms rides the edible insects wave: ‘Things really exploded for us in 2015’
2015 was a difficult year for some in the embryonic edible insect ingredients business, with Big Cricket Farms suspending activities due to water supply problems and All Things Bugs facing significant challenges. However, Ontario, Canada-based Entomo...
Meat’s place in school meals debated following WHO categorizing it as a carcinogen
A frequent lightening-rod for political debates about nutrition, school meals are in the middle of another storm – this time about whether processed meat should have a place on the plate.
USDA reports 12% increase in US certified organic operations between 2014 and 2015
New data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals a 12% increase in US certified organic operations between 2014 and 2015, while the total retail market for organic products is now valued at more than $39bn in the US and $75bn+ worldwide.
Walmart & Otis Spunkmeyer join cage-free egg movement in the US
Retail giant Walmart and baked sweets manufacturer Otis Spunkmeyer join the swelling ranks of companies switching to cage-free eggs, but both are doing so cautiously with long timelines that likely take into account concerns about potential supply...
Glencore sells stake in agri business to pension fund for $2.5bn
A major pension fund in Canada is to take a 40% stake in Glencore’s agriculture business for $2.5bn.
Sugary treats take a hit as consumers cut back on snacking
Consumers are reducing the range of products they snack on, according to the authors of a new report on UK snacking habits.
Bryansk Meat Company investment creates 400 jobs
Bryansk Meat Company, a subsidiary of Russia’s agribusiness holding Miratorg, has confirmed plans to pump billions into the growth of its beef livestock by building farms and creating jobs.
3M releases pathogen detection test for E. coli O157
3M Food Safety has launched a detection assay for E. coli O157 which is faster than previous versions to help customers make quicker decisions.
Curcumin shows benefits for people with metabolic syndrome: RCT
Bioavailable curcumin supplements may improve levels of adiponectin, a hormone that plays an important role in the regulation of insulin sensitivity and energy, in people with metabolic syndrome, says a new study.
Beston beats import prohibition through Chinese distribution deal
South Australia’s Beston Global Food Company has signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Hondo Agricultural Company of China for the production, marketing and distribution of its range of allergen-free, ready-to-eat meals.
Australia hit by dried oregano fraud findings
Seven of twelve dried oregano samples tested by an Australian consumer watchdog contained other ingredients, including olive and sumac leaves.
‘Food circuit’ identified that could control appetite, study shows
A ‘food circuit,’ in which neurons are activated when a sweet taste is detected, may represent a new approach in controlling appetite, a study on Drosophila flies has shown.
TOP bv and Bakery Wiltink to bring low-carb, gluten-free bread to market
A low-carbohydrate, gluten free bread created by food developers TOP bv is set to go into production through Dutch manufacturer Bakery Wiltink.
First-half results
Barry Callebaut defies chocolate declines, but net profits slump
Barry Callebaut has posted volume growth above the chocolate confectionery market in its half-year results, but net profit fell mainly due to currency fluctuations and a challenged cocoa ingredients business.
80% of surveyed products don't pass WHO nutrient profile
Survey blasts industry & EU for allowing unhealthy foods to make health claims
What’s the difference between a chocolate bar and an apple? Not much if you go by the misuse of health claims on food in Germany and the Netherlands says campaign group FoodWatch, after evaluating over 600 products making prominent claims to be healthy,...
Australia’s watchdog plans beef sector dissection
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced plans for a major probe and analysis into competition, efficiency and transparency in the country’s red meat industry.
USDA proposes eliminating ‘redundant’ trichinae control requirements
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is proposing a rule to eliminate what it called ‘redundant’ trichinae control requirements for pork products.
World’s first EpiCor yeast fermentate lozenge launched in New Zealand
New Zealand ingredients supplier Embria Health Sciences has announced the launch of the world’s first throat lozenge formulated with EpiCor yeast fermentate.