Danish Crown beef takeover speeds growth plan
Danish Crown’s planned takeover of German slaughterhouse Teterower Fleisch will reinforce the company’s global strategy of increasing revenue generated by beef from 10% to 15%.
Archives for January 12, 2017
More Germans want to see animal welfare logo, says Ministry of Food & Agriculture
The number of Germans who look for animal welfare logos on meat products is rising, according to a 1000-strong survey commissioned by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, which gives a glimpse into the nation's changing dietary habits and preferences.
Ireland's booming food exports defy Brexit fear
The value of Irish food and drink exports last year exceeded a staggering €11bn for the first time in the country’s history – and meat had a big part to play.
Redefine and recategorise food scares to help reduce incidents, say researchers
The term 'food scare' should be redefined to take into account consumers’ distrust in the food supply chain, according to new research published this week.
Chr. Hansen Q1 results show 13% revenue growth
Danish company Chr. Hansen has issued its Q1 financial statement for the quarter ending November 30, 2016.
High red meat intake a risk factor for an inflamed gut: Harvard study
The consumption of red meat might be a dietary risk factor in the onset and progression of a common inflammatory bowel condition, according to Harvard researchers.
US reignites trade battle with EU over beef imports
US trade representatives have heeded calls from the country’s meat industry to act on ‘unfair and discriminatory’ rules on US beef imports to the EU – threatening to reopen a 20 year dispute and put sanctions on European products.
Brexit-proof? Irish food and drink 2016 exports exceed €11 billion
Irish food and drink exports have exceeded 11 billion despite the fall in exports to the UK, according to figures from the country’s food board, Bord Bia, a total increase of 41% since 2010.
WTO sets deadline to resolve Russia’s EU pork ban
A final decision on Russia’s toxic and long-running trade ban on EU pork exports is set to be published within the next six weeks, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth propels Hilton Food Group past expectations
UK-based meat processor Hilton Food Group has traded “slightly” above the board of directors’ expectations as trading for the full-year to 1 January 2017 defied economic forecasts.