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UK halal specialist eyes European expansion

UK halal specialist eyes European expansion

By Nathan Gray

UK-based halal food manufacturer KQF has agreed a series of deals that will see its products gain a strong foothold in fast-growing markets in France and other European countries, says the firm.

Remi-Frit potato processors

Remo-Frit converts potato peels and sludge into biogas

Food processors turn to waste as alternative energy consumption

By Jenny Eagle

Food processors are increasingly looking for alternative ways of converting their waste into energy due to soaring electricity costs in Europe, according to Global Water Engineering (GWE).

Merck: “We will give VWR access to more Merck Millipore products...

Merck signs food analytics deal in western Europe

By Shane Starling

Pharma giant Merck’s life sciences division, Merck Millipore, has inked a new deal with a Pennsylvania-based long-time partner in microbiology services for the European food and other sectors.

“Fruit ingredients are never there to replace fresh fruit.”

Fruit ingredients shows super European growth

By Nicola Cottam

Food manufacturers have pampered to health-conscious Europeans with a raft of new fruit-based product launches in 2013, with overall fruit ingredient launches up 22% over the preceding year, according to Innova Market Insights.

Eastern Europe and Asia lead the way in fresh food consumption

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Eastern Europe and Asia lead the way in fresh food consumption

By Nathan Gray

Consumption of fresh food was strongest in the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific in 2013, while the market for fresh food in Western Europe declined slightly, according to Euromonitor International.

IOI Loders Croklaan doubles sustainable palm oil supply in 2013

IOI Loders Croklaan doubles sustainable palm oil supply in 2013

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Palm oil supplier IOI Loders Croklaan surpassed its goal to increase volumes of certified sustainable palm oil to 30% of total European sales last year – and has certified all its plantations to Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standards.

Europe's bakery sector saw a lot of innovation in 2013, says Innova, with NPD in cookies, on-pack claims and price surges

Dispatches from Bakery Innovation Europe in Munich

Biggest bakery NPD trends in Europe 2013

By Kacey Culliney

One-third of all new bakery launches were sweet biscuits and cookies in 2013, the most popular on-pack claim was ‘no additives’ and the average price of baked goods rose, according to Innova Market Insights.

Plant-based diets: The rise and rise of flexitarian eating

Special Edition: Plant-based diets

Plant-based diets: The rise and rise of flexitarian eating

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Meat reduction – or ‘flexitarian’ eating – is on the rise. In this special edition article, FoodNavigator asks why are consumers reducing meat, and how prevalent is the trend?

Horsemeat: latest scandal reaches Sweden

Latest European horsemeat scandal reaches Sweden

Sweden has become embroiled in the latest meat scandal to hit Europe, with authorities revealing that 2.9 tonnes (t) of horsemeat imported last year could have come from French horses with falsified papers.

FoodQualityNews rounds-up this week's food recalls

food safety recall round-up 22-28 November

Recalls: Salmonella, Listeria and incorrect labelling

By Joseph James Whitworth

The journey to find the reasons behind food recalls this week takes us to USA, England, Australia and Denmark where we find Salmonella and Listeria and incorrect labelling prompting action.

Nordic consumers' interest in premium products is growing, says Euromonitor

Euromonitor highlights Nordic food trends

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Healthy foods, premiumisation and private label all present untapped opportunities in Nordic countries, according to market research organisation Euromonitor International.

Halloween confectionery big in UK and Ireland but weaker in Italy and Spain

Mixed bag for Halloween confectionery in Europe

Halloween confectionery sales are expected to grow in line with the overall market in Europe, but there are notably differences among EU countries, according to industry association Caobisco.

Poland is blaming Russian restrictions on actions of other EU countries

Poland denies blame for Russia meat ban

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Polish experts have claimed that the ban on meat exports from Poland to Russia was caused by the actions of a number of other European countries, which are regularly supplying sub-standard products to the international market, and have thus cast a shadow...

Dr Peter Fellows

Corruption in the meat and fish supply chains

By Dr Peter Fellows

‘Late last year, news emerged of corruption in the food chain for processed beef products, with horse meat substituted in Europe, donkey meat in Kenya and donkey, water buffalo and goat meat in South Africa.

Sustainably produced or not, palm oil production will continue to expand, particularly in emerging markets

Concerned about palm oil? Boycotting won’t change a thing

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Palm oil production is a major cause of deforestation, loss of habitat and – let’s not forget – dismal working conditions for people in growing areas, mainly in Southeast Asia. But Europe needs palm oil and palm oil producers need European consumers to...

We explore ways to overcome the global gum slump

Editor's Blog

Infographic: Chewing over the global gum market

By Oliver Nieburg

Mondelez’s CEO has hailed gum the company’s problem child. We believe it’s only a phase and given the right environment this kid can flourish.

Spice demands have prompted Frutarom Savory Solutions to almost double German capacity

Spice demands: Frutarom doubles capacity in Germany

By Jane Joseph

Frutarom Savory Solutions, a division of Israel-based flavours giant Frutarom, is doubling capacity in Sittensen, Germany, to meet growing demand for savoury flavours from Germany and Eastern Europe. 

European debt crisis impacting chocolate demand in some EU countries, says Euromonitor. Photo Credit: WCF

European Q1 cocoa grind lowest since 2009

By Oliver Nieburg

Europe’s first quarter (Q1) cocoa grind slumped 3.9% on last year as the debt crisis hampered chocolate demand in struggling economies.

Asian demand for baby food was a major driver of Danone's sales increase

Danone results get Asia baby food boost

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Danone reported sales growth in the first quarter of 2013 as demand for baby food in Asia boosted profits, despite continued weakness in Europe.

Russians concerned over EU horsemeat

Russians concerned over EU horsemeat

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russian authorities have begun inspecting meat products on sale in supermarkets for the presence of horsemeat in the wake of the contamination scandal in Europe.

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