BRF launches ‘world’s largest’ halal company
Brazilian meatpacker BRF has launched a new subsidiary called OneFood, billed as the largest halal meat company in the world.
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Indian pork industry benefits from UK pig semen
The Indian and British livestock sectors have strengthened relations after pig semen from UK animals was shipped to India for the first time.
ABP part of consortium picked to lead food innovation
ABP Food Group is part of a winning European consortium selected to lead “ground-breaking food research” by the prestigious European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
Azelis eyes African middle class with Ivory Coast investment
Ingredients specialist Azelis has set its sights on Africa’s growing middle class with a new import and distribution office in the Ivory Coast.
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Dairy trends – what to look out for in 2017
Global market research company Canadean has identified areas of opportunity in dairy products in 2017.
Lactalis looks to scoop up remaining Parmalat shares
The Lactalis Group has announced a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of its subsidiary Parmalat.
Obese parents could burden offspring with developmental delays: Study
Having an obese mother or father could affect the motor and social skills of a growing child, as a study lays bare the consequences of obesity on the next generation.
Silly sausages? German Ag Minister criticises vegetarian products with meaty names
Germany’s agriculture minister Christian Schmidt has weighed in on the debate surrounding plant-based alternatives using meat names, calling them "completely misleading" - but the European Commission seems reluctant to act.
Denmark’s Tænk slams producers for misleading labels
A Danish consumer rights organisation has made wide-ranging formal complaints against several food producers, including Nestlé and Kellogg’s, accusing them of misleading product labelling.
Mediterranean diet linked to increased brain volume, say scientists
The traditional Mediterranean diet of fruit and vegetables, nuts, fish and wine could prevent neurological degeneration in later life, say researchers at the University of Edinburgh.