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E-tail-volution: Why confectionery e-commerce strategies shouldn’t be put on hold
Confectioners need to act fast in developing e-commerce strategies because even though online retail remains a small channel, it is rapidly evolving.
Archives for February 10, 2017
Grupo Bimbo outlook remains positive after co-founder’s death: Analyst
Grupo Bimbo is expected to maintain growth after the death of the Mexican bakery magnate Don Lorenzo Servitje Sendra, who founded the company in the 1940s, says an analyst.
US pork exports set volume record
The US pork trade wrapped up an excellent year on the global market with “very strong results” according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
NEWS IN BRIEF
Skinny Cow ice cream joins ‘kitchen cupboard’ trend with reformulation
The Nestlé brand Skinny Cow announced that in addition to launching a new line of frozen yogurt bars, it has also updated the recipe of its existing products.
Warning messages in kids' advergames may promote rather than protect
On-screen messages to warn children when digital games are pushing unhealthy snacks don’t work and could in fact encourage them to eat more, according to a study conducted in Spain and the Netherlands.
Frutarom acquires South African flavour firm Unique Flavors
Israeli flavour firm Frutarom has acquired South African supplier Unique Flavors as it edges towards its recently-set target of hitting sales of $2 billion (€1.9bn) by 2020.
War and smuggling hit Libyan sheep sales
Civil war, currency instability and smuggling are hitting the Libya's sheep market and stocks of the key Libyan Barbary Sheep breed are decreasing.
Arc-net seeks to capitalise on traceability demand
Arc-net is seeking to capitalise on the demand for traceability after receiving a £2m investment.
Bord Bia targets Eastern Europe with Poland office
Ireland’s Bord Bia has welcomed Irish prime minister Enda Kenny to its Polish office as the country targets meat export growth in Eastern Europe.
High-GI carb intake may trigger a depressive low, study finds
The type of carbohydrate we eat may affect depression, say scientists who have identified high-GI foods as a risk factor.
South African group ‘disappointed’ as president ignores poultry plight
An anti-dumping group calling for an end of unwanted EU imports has criticised South African president Jacob Zuma for failing to recognise the poultry crisis in his national address.
Brazil sends inspectors to endorse Russian meat plant
Meat safety inspectors have carried out a comprehensive inspection of meat processing facilities in Russia as the nation moves closer to approving imports of beef and poultry.
FDA recalls rise again in Q4 – Stericycle
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls continued to rise, according to the Q4 2016 recall index by Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
TreeHouse Foods executives see promise in clean label, natural and organic store brands
After a sluggish Q3, TreeHouse Foods’ performance was boosted by robust sales from its single-cup coffee business and Private Brands Group, which it purchased from ConAgra.
Investment business secures Carolina meat producer
Investment advisor Gordon Brothers has secured a majority equity share in Carolina Pride, throwing its substantial financial muscle behind the family-owned South Carolina packaged meat producer in a strategic partnership.
Tyson Foods under federal investigation for alleged price fix
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat processors, is under federal investigation for allegedly colluding with other meat companies to raise the cost of poultry.
Sleepy US $1.1bn cottage cheese category is ripe for disruption, says Muuna
Forty years ago, the US cottage cheese market was twice the size of the yogurt market. Today, yogurt (at $7.68bn) is seven times bigger in dollar terms than cottage cheese (down 1.7% to $1.1bn in retail sales in 2016 according to Nielsen data). So have...
Plant sterol fortified soy milk shows inflammation benefits: Singapore study
Soy milk fortified with combination of plant sterols can alleviate lipid peroxidation and inflammation, a Singapore clinical trial has concluded.
Brooks Life Science Systems launches capper/decapper
Brooks Life Science Systems has launched a 96-format whole rack capper/decapper.
EU seafood survey: 28,000 polled. Italians most adventurous
Most Hungarians never buy fish, adventurous Italians are most willing to try new species, Greeks wants more on-pack origin information and one third of Europeans have no preference for wild or farmed fish, according to a survey by Eurobarometer.
Backing up health claims is key to marketing fruit, says kiwi producer
New Zealand kiwifruit producer, Zespri, says the best marketing strategy for fruit is to back up health claims, which is how it will position the fruit in its new European expansion. FoodNavigator spoke to Chief Operating Officer, Simon Limmer, to find...
Public health intervention needed to address 'poor' quality Australian diets
The overall diet quality of the Australian population is poor and targeted interventions for young-adults, males, the obese and those with lower socio-economic status are sorely needed.
UPDATE
Kantar: 'Aldi and Lidl could end up being a one-two punch in the US over the next several years'
Is ALDI bracing itself for Lidl’s US arrival? Regardless, the German discounters’ stateside rivalry could put pressure on retailers such as Walmart and Food Lion, predicts one retail analyst.
Pasta Chips, Bow Ties, on course to generate revenues of $15m in 2017
From edgy to mainstream: Finding the sweet spot in the snacks market
Snack brands that want to break through the $2-3m revenue barrier have to appeal to mainstream shoppers as well as trend-setters in New York or L.A. says serial snacking entrepreneur and CPG veteran Jerry Bello, who says his latest innovations – Pasta...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Countering the impact of climate change on coffee
Every year more people wake up to coffee or use it to fuel them day, but according to a comprehensive report recently published by the Climate Institute, this early morning ritual, and everything that goes into making it possible, face significant...