Pigs culled as African swine fever strikes Romania
Several pigs have been culled after Romania was hit with its first-ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Archives for July 31, 2017
Aventics PET bottle tech adjusts pre-blow molding in real time
Aventics is responding to a trend towards more complex PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottle shapes and smaller batches with a PET bottle formation that can be controlled and adjusted during the blow molding process.
Mediterranean diet benefits reserved for the rich, Italian study says
The cardiovascular benefits of the Mediterranean diet appear only to apply to higher socioeconomic groups despite similar adherence as a study points to other influencing factors.
Yakult, DuPont, Danone and Watsons join stellar line-up for first Probiota Asia summit in Singapore
Top-level speakers from a raft of major probiotics manufacturers and suppliers will join international academics to present at our first Probiota Asia summit in Singapore in October.
Alliance Group rolls out band saws at plants
New Zealand processor Alliance Group has invested NZ$3.4 million (m) in new band saws at eight of its plants.
Avocado oil specialist Chosen Foods explores move into refrigerated plant-based proteins
San Diego-based Chosen Foods – best known for its avocado oils and mayo – is considering a move into refrigerated plant-based protein foods and high-protein snacks as it sits down with its new owner, Mexican specialty oils and seeds supplier Sesajal, to...
Country Archer Jerky Co eyes the conventional & convenience channels following second capital raise
With another infusion of investor funds, Country Archer Jerky Co. is set to make the leap from the natural channel where it is thriving into the conventional and convenience channels, which the CEO says are wide-open for better-for-you snacks such as the...
India
Ice cream war rages in court as Amul appeals against HUL ruling
A bitter row between two of India’s biggest dairy manufacturers has returned to the Bombay High Court with Gujurat co-operative Amul arguing for the reinstatement of an ice cream advert that had been blocked following a complaint by Hindustan Unilever in...
Impossible Foods' total funding hits $257m: 'We can satisfy the world's voracious demand for meat, without destroying the environment'
Impossible Foods – a Bay-area-based start-up on a mission to precisely replicate the taste and texture of meat – has closed a $75m financing round,* bringing its total investment to date to a jaw-dropping $257m, a reflection of the belief investors have...
Good Grain Bakery wins listing on Ocado and with Abel & Cole
Good Grain Bakery, a UK organic artisan bakery specialising in gluten-free vegan bread, has been listed by online supermarket Ocado and with organic delivery company Abel & Cole.
‘Underestimated’ water scarcity could hit the EU confectionery market
Agricultural commodities core to Europe’s confectionery industry such as sugarcane, hazelnuts and almonds are vulnerable to water scarcity in the near term, according to an EU-funded report.
Marel taps into Brazil with Sulmaq acquisition
Marel will acquire Brazilian meat processing solutions provider Sulmaq for an undisclosed sum as it sees “growth potential” in South America’s food production industry.
JBS rival Minerva Foods closes $300m takeover
Downsizing at the world’s biggest meatpacker JBS is fully under way after its rival, Minerva Foods, closed a $300m acquisition of beef assets in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
What's the future of farming? It can only be agroecology, says Farms of the Future
Think of agriculture of the future and you may conjure up images of hydroponic lettuces grown in underground, urban bunkers or massive-scale precision farming using satellites and drones. But for campaign group Farms of the Future, the future is, and can...
ANSES finds increased consumption of raw foods of animal origin
New consumer behaviours are potentially posing a greater risk to health, according to a survey on eating habits of the French population.
RusAgro pushes into China by building pig farms
One of Russia’s leading agricultural holdings RusAgro has pledged to build several pigs farms in north-east China.
Emmi divests stake in Italian cheese group Venchiaredo
Swiss dairy group Emmi is selling its 24% holding in Italian cheese maker Venchiaredo as it pulls back from the Italian market.
Research round-up: FAIR and Factbook and pathogens in water
While it might be summer break for most we will continue to round-up the food safety and quality research.
South Asia radius
FDI in Indian food processing netted 43% growth last fiscal
India has already attracted over US$180m in foreign direct investment in the new fiscal year, and has been witnessing growing interest from foreign food companies, according to the food processing minister, Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
Plant-based beverages need to offer more than a “milk alternative” to get ahead, newcomer Oatly says
To make it in the crowded plant-based beverage category, new products need to be more than just a passable alternative to dairy – they also need to be nutritious, delicious and environmentally sustainable, according to an established category player...
Ethical Naturals uses extraction expertise on new monk fruit sweetener
Seeing a looming opportunity, dietary ingredients supplier Ethical Naturals has brought a new monk fruit sweetener ingredient to market that it says uses the same technology that it applies to its botanical extracts.