BRF vice-president quits amid ‘criminal’ trial
The vice-president of legal and corporate affairs at Brazilian meatpacker BRF, José Roberto, has resigned following a “criminal proceeding” against him.
Archives for August 2, 2017
The Chaat Co lands more than money with Jain Farm Fresh investment
For US-based Indian street snack maker The Chaat Co, $1 million in seed funding including investment from India’s Jain Farm Fresh Foods is about more than just the money -- it is also about securing a supply line for authentic ingredients to make its...
Sprouts' partnership with Amazon Prime Now could expand to half the store network, predicts CEO
The partnership with Amazon Prime Now could ultimately expand to almost half of the Sprouts store network, predicts the Phoenix-based retailer, which posted a 1.4% rise in same store sales in the latest quarter while rival Whole Foods Market has...
Tyson Foods restructures to become more ‘agile’
One of the US’ leading meat producers, Tyson Foods, has restructured its organisation in an effort to support its growth strategy.
Botulism increases in Ukraine and Salmonella up in Lithuania
Botulism in Ukraine and Salmonella in Lithuania feature in our round-up of global food safety news.
Hilton Food Group confirms interest in Icelandic Seachill
Hilton Food Group, the UK meat packer, has launched a takeover bid to acquire The Saucy Fish Co. brand manufacturer Icelandic Seachill.
New Zealand
Support for sugar tax remains constant among Kiwis
The number of Kiwis in favour of a tax on sugary drinks has hardly changed in the last year, after a new poll revealed that two thirds of respondents continue to support such a move.
Lack of diverse diets affecting mental development of children in rural India
A lack of dietary diversity is affecting the motor, language and social skills of children in one of India's poorest states.
Product range drives plump growth for Pilgrim’s Pride
A diverse mix of chicken products bolstered income for US poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride, which soared by more than 50% in the second quarter.
FOOD VISION USA 2017: What does the Amazon/Whole Foods deal mean for everyone else?
Much of the punditry immediately following the Amazon/Whole Foods announcement focused on how the tie up might impact Whole Foods stores. Will they become test beds for Amazon Go-style technology and fulfilment centers for Amazon's broader grocery...
Southeast Asia radius
Thailand’s neighbours leapfrog Japan to become biggest export markets
Strong demand from other Asean countries should see 8% growth for Thai agriculture and food exports this year.
Far East liquor firms top list of most valuable Asian F&B companies
Baiju liquor producer Kweichow Moutai has been named Asia’s leading food and beverage manufacturer in an analysis of market capitalisations in the region.
Sugar rush to the head: Men on high-sugar diet vulnerable to depression
As Romania becomes the latest European country to introduce a sugar tax, latest research now points to how sugar takes its toll on mental health with an increased risk of depression in men.
pladis and Unite advance UK government’s apprenticeship plan
McVitie’s maker pladis and Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest trade union, have signed an Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement to facilitate the recruitment of 50 apprentices into engineering roles at pladis by 2020.
Bonduelle shrugs off 'sluggish' Europe to deliver growth
French vegetable processor Bonduelle broke €2bn in annual sales for the first time, despite what it described as “sluggishness of the consumption in Europe, [the] economic crisis in emerging countries, difficult harvests”.
'We’re at the start of an exciting transition towards a plant-based revolution,' says Reducetarian founder
'Reducetarian' eaters are bringing plant-based foods from the niche to the mainstream. But is industry doing enough to tap into this trend, and does it have an interest in doing so? We caught up with the president and founder of the Reducetarian...
Russia's Miratorg reveals new logo
Russian agriculture holding Miratorg has changed all corporate branding to reflect its “evolutionary development as a leader in the Russian meat market”.
Veggie Go’s brings “healthy innovation” to the fruit snack aisle with launch of Bites
New parents who remember enjoying classic fruit snacks growing up but who struggle to justify giving them to their children in the current era of clean eating and better-for-you foods now have a new option from Veggie Go’s that the company says they can...
What does Starbucks closing Teavana stores mean for specialty tea?
Starbucks’ decision to shut down Teavana stores does not come as a surprise nor is it a bad sign for the specialty tea market, according to Charlie Cain who served as Teavana’s VP of concept development and franchising until January 2015.
Chinese officials crack down on food-safety rumours
Chinese food inspectors must become more transparent in a bid to control food-safety rumours circulating on social media.
Azelis acquires Chemcolour
Azelis has agreed to fully acquire Chemcolour, a leading food ingredients provider in Australia and New Zealand.