Pork export prices hit two-year high
Global pork export prices are now at their highest point in over two years, driven by high-cost European pig meat.
Archives for September 6, 2017
Nestlé launches Shreddies marketing campaign that reflects modern life
Nestlé’s latest brand campaign, created by McCann London, moves away from knitting grandmothers after seven years to embrace a new ‘Shreddie or Not’ attitude.
Aromatech develops natural mamey flavour
Flavour firm Aromatech has developed a natural mamey sapote flavour which will allow manufacturers to tap into the trend for exotic, tropical fruit.
Euromonitor: 20 most influential megatrends to shape the world by 2030
Euromonitor International has identified 20 of the most influential megatrends to shape the world by 2030 with analysis on eight megatrends with the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the years to come.
MEPs warn of ‘radioactive food’ if checks on Japanese imports are relaxed
European consumers could face increased exposure to “radioactive contaminated food” if checks placed on Japanese imports following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster are relaxed, members of the European Parliament warn.
Zambeef issues financial results warning
Zambeef has warned that a fungal disease devastating its cropping division could have an “adverse impact” on its full-year trading figures.
Random testing finds hepatitis A in pineapple chunks
Random testing has found Hepatitis A in Western Family brand fresh pineapple chunks, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
How food makers can build trust in the food chain
UK consumers place less trust in the food chain today than they did five years ago: How can the food sector reverse this trend?
Swiss food industry add Danone and Kellogg to sugar-cutting pact
The Swiss Confederation and food industry representatives have welcomed Danone and Kellogg’s signatures to a declaration that commits firms to cutting sugar content in its yoghurt and cereal products.