Romanian meat processor posts higher sales due to VAT cut
Romanian meat processor Cris-Tim SRL posted increased sales in the first quarter of 2016, when its revenues rose by an estimated 19% to 20% compared with the same period a year ago.
Archives for April 25, 2016
Mettler Toledo and Peak Scientific win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Mettler Toledo Safeline and Peak Scientific were among the firms awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
3D Food Printing Conference 2016
byFlow to create ‘art on a plate’ desserts as it prepares for world tour
Dutch 3D printer manufacturer byFlow has created a portable 3D printer that prints desserts.
Our stool frequency claim may not be sexy – but it adds credibility to empty slogans: BENEO
A survey of over 1,000 consumers in the UK and Spain has helped German ingredients giant BENEO join the dots between its EFSA-approved stool frequency health claim on paper and what consumers look for in digestive health on pack.
UK cheese exporter Somerdale wins Queen's Award
UK cheese exporter Somerdale International has been given the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
BRF strengthens Oman operation with AFK stake
Brazil’s BRF, one of the world’s largest meat processors, has entered into negotiations with frozen food distributor Al Khan Foodstuff (AFK) to acquire full control of the Omani business.
Forget weight, body shape is key indicator for heart attack risk, study finds
Excess abdominal fat is more of a risk factor for heart attacks than weight, especially for women, a Norwegian study has determined.
EFSA 'urgently' requested to assess BPA safety
The Dutch presidency has “kindly but urgently” requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to look into the safety of bisphenol A (BPA).
Leaders ripping apart the black box
It’s hard to care when you don’t know the real supply chain picture, argues Scandinavia-based analyst Virpi Varjonen in this guest article.
Spotlight on start-ups: 'Made in Africa' chocolate, food waste fruit jerky and umami butter
FoodNavigator will be starting a weekly feature ‘Spotlight on Start-ups’ where we interview some of the most innovative food start-ups operating in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Here we give a preview of three of them.
ADM sees ‘opportunity’ in meat alternatives
The rise in flexitarianism presents growth opportunities for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), according to the company, which said it planned to launch two new products at IFFA.
FDA to review phthalates safety following NGO petition
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to review the regulatory clearances for 30 ortho-phthalates used in food packaging.
PacBio and AATI to promote long-read DNA sequencing
Pacific Biosciences and Advanced Analytical Technologies have signed an agreement to jointly promote technology for long-read DNA sequencing.
Mondelēz revives iconic Roses brand switching to tear-off wrappers
Mondelēz has revived its iconic Cadbury Roses brand as part of a £3m ($4.3m) campaign to redesign the chocolates, its packaging, and switching to tear-off wrappers.
FSA suspends Campylobacter on chicken retail survey
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has suspended its survey measuring Campylobacter levels on chickens from retail as test methods could not be relied upon to give accurate retailer comparisons.