Mixed quarter for FDA and USDA recalls
FDA recalls and recalled units fell in Q2 but recalls and recalled pounds rose on the USDA side, according to Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
Archives for August 24, 2017
Hilton enters supply agreement with Tesco
Specialist retail meat packing business Hilton Food Group has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Tesco Central Europe.
Packaging firm Krehalon wraps up new shrink film line
Netherlands-based food packaging supplier Krehalon has rolled out a line of shrink films it has promised will “reinvent” fresh meat packaging.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Tweaking ads to show cooking with kids makes brands relatable
Images of mom preparing dinner alone in the kitchen for her busy family have been a staple in food and beverage marketing for decades, but new consumer research from the Benenson Strategy Group suggests brands that continue to recycle this theme are...
Arla sales rise after ‘turbulent’ six months for dairy
Arla Foods UK reported a 10% sales rise in its branded products in the six months to July 1, driven by its Lurpak butter and Castello cheese brands, after a “turbulent” six months for the sector.
Preserving structure of plant-based foods limits fat absorption, study finds
Preserving the natural structure of plant-based food products during the processing process can limit the amount of fat and energy absorbed by the body, new research suggests.
Italy introduces country of origin labels for pasta and rice
Rice and pasta products on sale in Italy will be required to carry country of origin labels from February.
Finnish meat processor restructures pig plant
Multi-species meat processor Atria is mulling plans to centralise pork production at its Nurmo factory in a bid to save over €1 million (m) per year.
Lifestyle factors hit French fruit and veg consumption
French shoppers have reduced their consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables as economic pressures and demographic changes mean fewer people are eating the recommended five portions a day, according to think tank Crédoc.
Salt reduction trials in meat alternatives claimed a success
A series of trials to reduce the sodium content of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian meat alternatives has been completed successfully by Salt of the Earth.
Healthiest products should be tariff-free post Brexit, says Sugarwise
The market for low- and no-sugar brands could shrink if tariffs are slapped on products after Brexit, according to Sugarwise.
Unilever partners with Quiqup for direct to consumer test
Unilever-owned dressing brand Hellmann’s is working with on-demand delivery start-up QuiQup in its first foray into direct-to-consumer sales.
PathSensors enters Chinese pathogen detection market
PathSensors has partnered with a Chinese bio security firm to bring its proprietary pathogen detection technology to that market.
Consumers expects same taste, quality and texture on consistent basis - Thermo
The consumer expects the same taste, quality and texture all the time no matter when or where he buys a product of a certain brand, according to an expert.
Vegetarian diet link with lower cholesterol reaffirmed in new study
Plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets are associated with lower total cholesterol (TC) and ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, finds a new meta-analysis published in Nutrition Reviews.