Supermarket shopper habits follow an ‘organic staircase,’ study finds
Organic consumers appear to be creatures of habit, preferring to buy more and more organic produce and following a progressively predictable shopping routine.
Archives for September 26, 2017
Six trends Nestlé hopes will deliver ‘industry leading’ growth
Nestlé has said that it wants to deliver “industry leading volume growth” by leveraging key consumer trends. The company detailed exactly how it intends to achieve this at its investor summit in London yesterday (26 September).
The final cut: What can the chocolate industry really do to halt cocoa deforestation?
Traceability from farm to first purchase, common definitions of protected areas and paying farmers a living income are three ways stakeholders say can help end cocoa-driven deforestation in West Africa, which is threatening endangered species.
University of Nebraska gets grant to reduce allergen recalls
Food allergen experts at the University of Nebraska have received $20,000 for work to reduce undeclared allergen recalls.
Eastern Europe faces disease risk, warns FAO
Eastern Europe and the Balkans risk outbreaks of a deadly cattle disease if they fail to step up cow vaccinations, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Commission advises authorities how to crack down on dual quality food
The Commission has published guidance to help member state authorities crack down on dual quality foods using existing legislation – but how workable is it?
Nim’s Fruit Crisps' unique air-dried proposition is delivering growth
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is the only brand in the UK to use an air drying process that delivers a crispy texture and preserves colour without resorting to “artificial sounding” freeze-drying techniques. The company’s founder speaks to FoodNavigator on Nim’s...
Chicken firms adopt global sustainability strategy
A majority of the world’s poultry producers will follow a three-pronged economic, environmental and social strategy, designed to help the industry take flight.
More than 60 sickened in Salmonella outbreaks
Germany has reported multiple outbreaks of Salmonella which have sickened more than 60 people.
Meurens Natural opens €15m factory
Belgian cereal and fruit syrup manufacturer Meurens Natural has doubled its production capacity with a €15 million factory.
Smithfield Foods grows European presence with Romanian deal
WH Group Limited, parent company of Smithfield Foods, has announced the acquisition of two meat processing businesses in Romania, further strengthening its Eastern European presence.
Polish firm signs food waste deal
Henryk Kania has become the first meat processor to sign a long-term deal serving meals to thousands of Polish children living in poverty.