No chance for food embargo to be lifted soon, says Putin
Russia aims to maintain its food embargo for as long as possible to protect investment in the country’s meat industry, Russian president Vladimir Putin has claimed.
Archives for November 23, 2016
dispatches from Rapid Methods Europe 2016
From DNA sequencing and metagenomics to mycotoxins and GMOs at RME
Novel foodborne pathogen techniques and geographic origin determination methods as well as work from EU projects were presented at Rapid Methods Europe in Amsterdam.
Danish Crown sustained by demand from Asia
Demand from Asia sustained Danish Crown’s sales in the face of greater challenges in its UK market in the past year, according to chief executive Jais Valeur.
Acrylamide levels in Europe are dangerously high, says NGO
Acrylamide levels in Europe are still dangerously high and relying on industry goodwill to lower them is destined to fail, says an NGO following analysis of previously unseen data released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
British beef exports to China, worth millions, move closer
New British beef exports to China – potentially worth millions of pounds – moved a step closer recently, after Chinese officials visited Britain to judge levels of animal welfare and disease control measures.
New Pop sets itself apart in crowded RTE popcorn category by offering first ‘skinless’ option
Already recognized by many as the epitome of a convenient and better-for-you snack, ready-to-eat popcorn is about to become even healthier and easier to enjoy, claim the founders of New Pop as it makes its US debut.
Consumers seek ‘low-sugar’ claims, but remain confused & distrustful of nutrition labeling
Too much sugar remains a top consumer concern, but confusion about how to read product labels and general distrust of their accuracy means many Americans are at a loss as to how to reduce sugar, a new Healthline survey reveals.
Premiumization leads the way in global coffee market, including instant coffee category
Valued at $28bn globally and expected to grow another $8.3bn by 2020, according to Euromonitor, the instant coffee market is taking developing areas of the world by storm but not gaining much traction in developed ones.
Heinz forced to can baked beans ad for 'encouraging dangerous behaviour'
KraftHeinz has been forced to withdraw a television advert for baked beans by the UK's advertising authority as it encouraged "behaviour that is prejudicial to health".
A spoonful of sugar? Teens consume a bathtub full a year through sugary drinks
Teenagers in the UK consume around 77 litres of sugary drinks every year – enough to fill a bathtub, according to "shocking" results of a survey.
USDA offers up last-minute Thanksgiving food safety advice
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a guide to food safety ahead of Thanksgiving (24 November).
Rabobank says world dairy trade still has issues
Rabobank says that the trade in dairy products has suffered some big blows in the past three years, and that there are still challenges ahead.
Sunrise Strategic Partners takes minority stake in grass-fed dairy brand Maple Hill
Sunrise Strategic Partners - a Colorado-based accelerator of emerging brands co-founded by Steve Hughes and Trilantic North America - has made a minority investment in grass-fed organic dairy brand Maple Hill, which makes whole milk yogurts, kefir,...
Nine out of 10 adults concerned about food safety - Emerson
Nine out of 10 adults are concerned about food safety, according to a survey by Emerson.
Can Scotland become the world's pollutant-free seaweed supplier?
Scotland may not be able to rival Asia for seaweed production in volume - but it's the cleanest, safest and most sustainable seaweed in the world, says Sottish producer Mara
Nutrition and food firms urged to step up to the plate over UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Nutrition has the power to make or break the vast majority of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – but not enough nutrition or food firms are pledging to help solve the problems of hunger, malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
WITec opens China office to offer local presence
WITec has opened an office in Beijing which will host customer events.
Are you targetting the right 'consumer type' for meat alternatives?
One size does not fit all when marketing meat alternatives, say researchers. Manufacturers need to decide whether they should target price conscious consumers, healthy eaters, taste driven individuals, eco-friendly greens, organic shoppers or vegetarians.
Six culinary and cultural trends changing the shape of Thanksgiving in 2016
Aside from the inevitable topic of 2016 US politics, what else can we expect at dining tables this Thanksgiving? From meal kit dishes to non-traditional Thanksgiving fare, we’ve collected some Thanksgiving culinary trend data.
Nestlé USA chief procurement officer: 'I am a kind of translator between the corporate world and the farm world'
As part of Nestlé's 150th anniversary celebrations, FoodNavigator-USA editor Elaine Watson caught up with Nestlé USA chief procurement officer Patty Stroup to talk about how relations with dairy farmers are changing.
China supplements market uncovered (part two): Which health claims can entice Chinese citizens?
Analysis of the top 20 claims of new health supplement launches in China between 2014-16 shows products targeting female and seniors are on the rise, with claims related to bone, cardiovascular and brain health increasing rapidly. But is this want...
Australia
Social media blurs lines between alcohol and sport, researchers claim
An Australian study into how alcohol companies use sport to sell their products via social media suggests that businesses go beyond simple promotion by encouraging their audiences to create and share their own booze-boosting content.
India
Novozymes to expand production, supply capacity with new Mumbai plant
Danish enzymes company Novozymes has obtained land near to Mumbai where it plans to establish a new production and supply chain facility through a INR300cr (US$44m) investment.
Philippines takes on meat import fraud through permit recall
In a bid to tackle import food fraud, the Philippines Department of Agriculture is to cancel and recall all import permits on agricultural products.
Ifad chief visits Pakistan with commitment to rural poor
The president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development is visiting Pakistan this week to renew the UN agency’s commitment to alleviate rural poverty and boost food security in the country.
DIC Corp pumps $13m into spirulina-derived natural blue color extraction facility in CA
DIC Corporation is investing $13m into expanding production capacity in California for Linablue, a natural blue color derived from the edible algae Spirulina, which is grown by its US subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.