Gulfood Manufacturing
Gulfood Manufacturing reaches new heights
This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition, which started yesterday, is the biggest edition to date, with a 20% growth in exhibitors and floor space.
Archives for November 8, 2016
'Before music was important for identity but food is taking over that role.'
Foodpairing uses data-driven flavour combinations to streamline NPD - and shape people's identity
The role food plays in our lives is changing fast and industry needs to innovate if it wants to stay relevant. Data-driven flavour combinations are a good place to start, says Foodpairing founder Bernard Lahousse, and they can even be matched to themes...
Hong Kong and EU universities partner for food safety centre
European universities are to work with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on food safety.
Aaylex completes €16m investment programme
Romanian poultry meat processor Aaylex has completed a number of investments estimated to be worth more than €16m with the aim of expanding the capacities of its breeding facilities and slaughterhouse, and the launch of a new feed mill in Făurei in the...
Salt levels falling in Irish processed meat
Salt levels in processed meats, such as bacon, have fallen by more than a quarter in some cases, according to Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI).
EU cereal and oilseed yields are down, say Copa & Cogeca
EU wheat and oilseed farmers have been hit hard by uncompromising weather conditions and limitations on plant protection products, resulting in drastically reduced yields.
Information sharing proposal backed by SPS Committee
A proposal to improve information sharing on trade measures relating to food safety, animal and plant health has been welcomed by WTO members.
Tax beef 40% and milk 20% to cut carbon and save lives, say scientists
A carbon levy on foods could help slash greenhouse gas emissions by a billion tonnes and save half a million lives, according to the first global analysis of the policy.
GULFOOD MANUFACTURING
Halal firm encourages buffalo consumption
Buffalo burgers should be considered a healthy and alternative option to the classic beef variety. That is the message being emphasised by Indian processor Allanasons Private Limited at Gulfood Manufacturing this week.
Possible BPA ban could boost clean label claims
A possible ban of Bisphenol A in Europe highlights the importance of clean label claims, according to a Euromonitor analyst.