Iran looks to keep growth rate of meat industry
Over the past three years Iran has managed to increase production of table poultry and red meat by 20% to reach an overall figure of 820,000 tonnes (t) of red meat and 2.2 million t of poultry.
Archives for August 31, 2016
Hepatitis A infections from raw scallops increase
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) has said the number of hepatitis A infections from raw scallops has risen to 241.
Alkaline water brand could increase health benefits of milk powder
High-quality drinking water from Australia is being touted as a perfect companion product to help quench China’s thirst for “clean and green” infant milk powder.
Duckweed: A promising new source of plant-based protein?
Researchers in Germany and India analyzed the nutritional value of duckweeds for human consumption, and found that “owing to the amino acid composition, the total protein of duckweeds qualifies as a high quality protein source for human nutrition.”
Can harvesting data increase food security?
Through speeches, exhibitions, and a hackathon, the Global Open Data on Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) initiative’s summit this month addresses how sharing data can help end hunger.
Mondelēz urges NY judge to dismiss Sour Patch Kids slack-fill suit
Mondelēz seeks to strike down a nationwide class action lawsuit that alleges the firm's Sour Patch Kids box “misleads consumers into believing that they were receiving more products that they actually were”.
Nationwide deal with Kroger for Blossom Water reflects growing interest in floral beverages
Can water with floral essences become the next coconut water? Blossom Water founder Steve Fortuna thinks so.
Lohmann brings distribution back in house
German ferric ingredients and specialty chemicals supplier Dr Paul Lohmann GmbH KG has announced a new supply arrangement for North America that brings brand representation back in house.
Sugar taxes: A case of pop policy and comic consultation
The UK's sugar tax was little more than populist light relief to brighten a speech full of economic doom and gloom. But what's worse, argues Professor Jack Winkler, is that the government's 'pseudo-consultation' about the tax is now evading every...
Concern rises in Kenya over impending end to duty-free trade status
Concern is growing in Kenya that its meat and livestock industry will be expelled from the European Union’s (EU) ‘market access regulation’ (MAR) from 1 October, which has granted its exporters duty-free and quota-free access to EU consumers and...
EU seas fit to grant sea salt protected origin status
The EU has granted Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) to two forms of sea salt originating from Ireland that possess a unique mineral and nutrient profile, and rapid dispersion in food.
Carrefour calls on innovative firms to pitch ideas for fighting food waste
French retail giant Carrefour is calling on companies to pitch their ideas to cut food waste in any link of the supply chain as part of its Food Waste Challenge.
Special edition: Animal husbandry: genetics, nutrition and management link
Consolidation, genetics and nutrition improved the Chinese dairy industry, is the focus now on beef?
A focus on improving genetics and nutrition has grown the dairy industry in China, but efforts have lagged in beef production, says expert.
ENVI chair seeks freeze on EFSA budget squeeze
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to fight proposals to cut 2017 budgets for EU agencies including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
FrieslandCampina profits tumble
The profit of Dutch company Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. decreased by 16.7% over the first half-year of 2016 to €160m ($178m) compared to the same period in 2015.
BMG Labtech predicts growth and expands HQ
BMG Labtech has invested €4.5m to expand its German headquarters and double production area.
Developer says milling process creates multifunctional chia ingredient
Chia is a hot superfood. But entrepreneur Angelo Morini saw in its varying quality an opportunity, and his Anutra brand of chia was born.
Dateline Southeast Asia
Indonesian parties table legislation to outlaw alcohol
Plus: Childhood stunting costs Philippines almost 3% of GDP; and Vietnam’s first ‘fairer’ sugar auctions announced.
IFA airs concerns over ABP Slaney Meats deal
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has claimed the proposed ABP and Slaney Meats deal will raise “serious competition issues for farmers”.
Meat goes mobile with Wolf smartphone innovation
German meat and sausage manufacturer Wolf is offering consumers the chance to access detailed product information about its pre-packed products at point of sale via their smartphones.