Egg prices set to keep rising in EU
Egg prices in Europe have risen 16% since November last year driven up by bird flu outbreaks and rising consumer demand, say global commodities analysts at Mintec.
Archives for January 10, 2017
Multivac acquires 49.9% stake in machinery firm TVI
Packaging manufacturer Multivac has acquired a 49.9% stake in meat-portioning machinery producer TVI for an undisclosed sum.
EU court quashes Intellectual Property Office ruling in olive oil trademark battle
In a trademark battle between olive oil producers Sovena and Mueloliva, the European Court has quashed a decision by the EU Intellectual Property Office, allowing Sovena to use its Fontoliva brand.
Startup Tracker
Saffron-infused chocolate comes to the UK and the Netherlands
Startup firm Mahbir has launched a range of premium Indian foods containing saffron to the UK and the Netherlands, including a Belgian milk chocolate infused with the spice.
Put your innovative start-up centre-stage at Food Vision 2017
FoodNavigator is on the hunt for trailblazing, entrepreneurial start-ups to pitch their food and nutrition innovations at this year's Food Vision London.
Novolyze platform evaluates pathogen inactivation
Novolyze has launched a platform to standardise the evaluation of pathogen inactivation.
Slovenian poultry processor doubles Serbian plant’s output, sales
Slovenian poultry meat processor Perutnina Ptuj has unveiled plans to invest in its plant in Backa Topola, in Serbia’s northern region, with the aim of doubling processing capacity and revenue.
BRF to buy Turkey’s Banvit in $470m venture
Brazilian meatpacker BRF SA and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund have agreed to buy outright the largest poultry producer in Turkey, Banvit, in a joint venture worth $470m.
EU labs pass monitoring of heavy metals in fish test
The majority of European laboratories were able to determine heavy metals in seafood, according to a report.
Sugar changes to Eatwell Guide are ‘large’ but worthwhile: Oxford study
Reducing sugar consumption in line with recommendations set out in the Eatwell Guide, are likely to extend the average life expectancy by around six months according to Oxford University researchers.
Inaccurate vitamin D labelling a worry for infant-targeted supplements & foods
Fortified foods and supplements designed for infants could have significantly less – or more – actual vitamin D than the amounts labelled, however most products do fall within acceptable EU ranges, say Dutch researchers.