Huge profit growth for Zambeef
Aggressive expansion across West Africa has resulted in soaring profit growth for Zambeef, but extremely strong foreign exchange headwinds have troubled analysts.
Archives for June 7, 2016
Kraft Heinz says UK sauces market still hot
Condiments colossus Kraft Heinz has hit back at the suggestion that the UK is “out of step” with its western European neighbours when it comes to table sauces.
Pladis: New ‘global leader’ for biscuits and confectionery
Yildiz Holding has brought together its core biscuit, chocolate, and confectionery businesses to form a new £3.58bn multinational firm called Pladis, intended to become “a global leader” in the sector.
Africa swine fever outbreak in Ukraine
Ukraine has been rocked by an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) which has left more than 700 pigs at risk of catching the highly contagious disease.
EU states sweat on Japanese beef trade approval
Seven EU member states are eagerly awaiting approval from Japan to increase its imports of European beef, following its recent restoration of trade with Italy.
Prime Food investment doubles Polish meat processing capacity
Danish-owned pork processor Prime Food has completed its €7.5m investment in Przechlewo, northern Poland, and is hoping to create 100 new jobs.
Peak Scientific develops gas generator with Shimadzu
Peak Scientific has introduced a gas generator for Shimadzu’s LCMS-8050 and LCMS-8060.
New donkey milk products in pipeline
Swiss-based donkey milk company Eurolactis is ramping up production, and is set to launch the first large-scale production of a chocolate bar made with donkey’s milk.
Changing supply chain
Interconnected diets: Two thirds of crops we consume are result of ‘food globalisation’
'Foreign' crops dominate national food consumption patterns and farming practices, according to new research that finds nearly 70% of fruit, vegetables, legumes and grains in an average country's diet originate somewhere else.
Pladis: Yildiz consolidates Godiva, Ulker, UB and DeMet's into new global business
Yildiz Holding is bringing together its core confectionery and bakery businesses to form new global company Pladis.
Obesity forum: ‘No plans’ to replace board members
The National Obesity Forum (NOF) has no plans to replace the four members who resigned last week – after a controversial pro-fat report was released by mistake – according to the organisation.
'Local authorities determined the package contained a small amount of potentially explosive material'
Bomb scare at EFSA offices under investigation
Italian authorities are investigating a bomb scare at the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) offices yesterday.
Winner and losers in the UK alcoholic beverage industry
Prosecco’s rise shows no signs of slowing down, but is the future less rosy for rosé wine? Mintel picks out the winners and losers in the UK’s alcoholic beverage industry in 2016.
ECDC targets AMR data quality and comparability
An updated version of a protocol on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been published taking into account new interpretive criteria and recommendations from EUCAST.
Retailers failing to comply with French allergen law: Watchdog
One quarter of French supermarkets are failing to inform consumers of potential allergens in food from their fresh counters - an "unacceptable" result, says France's consumer watchdog Que Choisir.
Atria to reduce labour force at meat plant
A multi-million euro investment by Finnish meat processor Atria, at its Nurmo pork processing plant, will lead to an 80-person reduction in staff by the end of the year.