The world is getting fatter and unhealthier - are smaller portions and diet drinks really going to help when they sit next to full-sugar, supersized products? Is it time to tax or is industry doing enough? Catch the highlights from our live debate.
A higher total intake of legumes is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a third, the long-term PREDIMED trial had concluded.
Almost one in four low-income families have difficulty eating regularly or healthily, finds a UK government survey that lays bare the extent of issues of affordability and food insecurity.
The World Health Organisation has released guidelines for a new Europe-wide investigation into junk food ads aimed at children.
DuPont will acquire FMC’s health and nutrition business and divest part of its crop chemical business in what it says is “a meaningful step forward” for the proposed DuPont and Dow merger.
Malaysians selling fake stevia products have been warned that they could face conviction after a probe was ordered into the practice.
For the third time of 2017 we run the lab gauntlet and analyse the data that relates to food safety and quality research.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the registration of a manufacturer of soy nut butter linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157.
Concerns over selective breeding practices in New Zealand’s commercial pork and poultry farms have been raised in a report from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC).
The world is getting fatter and unhealthier - are smaller portions and diet drinks really going to help when they sit next to full-sugar, supersized products? Is it time to tax or is industry doing enough? Catch the highlights from our live debate.
A quiz on the month's biggest meat news - have you been paying attention to the global animal protein sector?
A compound identified in the leaves of the Ashwagandha herb may provide some welcome respite to those suffering from insomnia and other neuropsychiatric conditions.
Free-range pig farmers in Australia face an emerging issue of pig feed becoming contaminated by duck muck, according to a livestock veterinarian.
Increased scrutiny of milk powder and infant formula production plants has seen the need for higher levels of both cleaning and hygiene.
One of the most critical parts of the production process is the spray dry nozzle system. Spray dry nozzles are precision components and small in size. Nozzles that are not properly maintained can affect powder quality and cause unnecessary contamination. The components can suffer damage during operation and cleaning. Build-up of burnt liquid inside the cap chamber, outer edges of the cap or near the threads is a common problem.
The Click&Dry Spray Dry Series by Spray Nozzle Engineering has made cleaning and hygiene in this area easier and safer.
The system is designed with improved cleaning and maintenance in mind. With its smooth cap chamber technology, nozzle caps in the series do not use O-Ring sealing grooves in the cap, thanks to the push fit CCT (concentric clasp technology). Hygiene is improved with a totally smooth and easy to clean cap chamber design.
Added to this is the easy-clean large thread system, a standard feature that makes the nozzle system safe and easy to disassemble.
If heavy product adhesion is a problem, the series can be ordered with optional screw clasp technology, giving users easy removal, without wear part breakage.
Engineers have improved the spray dry series to address all areas of performance including easier cleaning, productivity, powder quality, faster change-outs and long-term cost savings.
For more information, click here.
Peerless FoodService has a range of spreads made in Australia to suit all catering needs.
The Vitalite range of spreads has been specially formulated for easy spreading and contains no artificial colours and flavours. Made from monounsaturated canola oil, they all contain less than 1% salt and are available in a variety of convenient pack sizes: a 10kg bulk catering carton, 500g tubs and a 10g portion control pack suitable for accompanying bread or biscuits.
To order, contact your local distributor. For more information, click here.
The Seal Tick TSE6086b tests flexible packages for leaks and gives go/no-go answers independent of the operator. It can find holes as small as 10 µm in diameter. It’s used to test biscuits, snack foods, salad, MAP packs, milk powder, medical bandages, pharmaceuticals, etc. The package contents are not stressed and passed products can be put back onto the production line. Its testing chamber is designed to fit most package sizes found in the supermarket. Items are placed manually and the handle is closed to initiate a fully automatic test sequence. Results are displayed with Pass or Fail lamps, along with a quantitative measure of the leakage rate.
The device performs sensitive leak measurement without stressing package contents and is simple to operate — the test initiates from handle closure. A wide range of pack sizes and shapes is accepted without adjustment and rapid testing can be performed from 5–15 s for most standard packs. Internal generation of test vacuum can be from compressed air or optionally by external vacuum pump. Results are logged into a spreadsheet importable format for trend analysis and traceability, while an internal web page provides up-to-the-minute status. The testing device is constructed of stainless steel.
Dynapumps’ range of scroll pumps are oil-free, compact, quiet and capable of creating high levels of clean, dry vacuum by utilising the oscillation of two intertwining scrolls. The range includes both single- and two-stage scroll pumps and includes bearing purge ports and gas ballast valves as standard. Dynapumps can also supply a range of ‘smart’ scroll pumps with in-built frequency inverters allowing optimal control of pumping speeds.
The addition of IDP-10 and IDP-7 scroll pumps brings quality and performance to applications such as freeze drying, glove boxes, sample prep, SEM and more. They are also suitable for backing a turbo pump and load lock applications.
The full range of pumping speeds lets users optimise their system configuration for maximum performance at the lowest possible cost.
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An increase in production capacity in Australia and favourable currency conditions have helped Hilton Food Group to revenue and profit growth in 2016.
The US state of Georgia reported its first-ever outbreak of bird flu this week, bringing the total number of US states affected by the disease to four.
US cattlemen have applauded the re-establishment of the Congressional Beef Caucus, set up to educate politicians on policy issues affecting cattle and beef producers.
The UK Government has set out sugar limits for popular foods with the aim of improving children's health by removing 200,000 tonnes of sugar from the UK market by 2020.
Oslo’s government has announced plans to reduce its ambitious organic targets, sparking a backlash from the country's lead organic trade group who advise their government to 'Look to Sweden'.
Brady has released the BradyJet J5000 Colour Label Printer, an industrial inkjet printer that creates photo-quality colour labels for indoor use in a single pass, while reducing label supply inventory and waste.
The printer is an on-demand labelling solution for full colour labels that include photos, graphics, logos, text, barcodes, etc.
Featuring up to 4800 dpi print resolution and 16 million colour possibilities for clarity and fine detail, the printer operates at speeds up to 152 mm/s, allowing users to print 5000 labels/day.
The large, separate ink cartridges for each colour of ink optimise materials and allow individual replacement. The indoor vinyl and polyester label materials have a specially formulated topcoat to enhance colour and label appearance, and protect from smudging and harsh conditions.
The inkjet printer produces 50–203 mm-wide labels on continuous and die-cut label materials that are suitable for a variety of applications, including safety signage, GHS labels, lockout labels with photos, department signage, asset management, lean/5S visuals, pipe markers, facility signage and more. The printer uses Brady Workstation label app software for simple label creation.
The rotten meat scandal that rocked Brazil has not dented the country’s ambitious sales drive, according to the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC).
Ferrero has appointed a CEO to take over duties from Giovanni Ferrero, who will become executive chairman.
The UK Government has set out sugar limits for popular foods with the aim of improving children's health by removing 200,000 tonnes of sugar from the UK market by 2020.
Vietnam’s generations-long love affair with a paper-wrapped instant noodle brand appears to be in terminal decline after it reported plunging sales for last year.
Lion’s XXXX beer brand will replace VB after two decades of sponsorship of the Australian cricket team.
An increase in production capacity in Australia and favourable currency conditions have helped Hilton Food Group to revenue and profit growth in 2016.
The rotten meat scandal that rocked Brazil has not dented the country’s ambitious sales drive, according to the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC).
Oslo’s government has announced plans to reduce its ambitious organic targets, sparking a backlash from the country's lead organic trade group who advise their government to 'Look to Sweden'.
The Solid Chocolate Company has launched what it claims is the world’s first Solid Chocolate Egg.
The EU Health Commissioner has said that taxation on certain ingredients and products can be a “very powerful” tool for tackling health issues, including obesity. Campaigners have welcomed his comments but food industry representatives said small businesses would be hit hardest.
Commissioner for agriculture Phil Hogan has ruled out any waiver on the EU’s free range egg policy, which has forced many producers to abandon the status in the wake of the bird flu crisis.
Agri-food giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will continue its investment into sweeteners and starch production in Europe with the planned acquisition of French wheat processing plant Chamtor.
Today UK prime minister Theresa May triggered article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, formally launching Britain’s exit from the European Union, which the British and European food industry had opposed.
Highly discounted food items and the ‘buy one get one free’ price promotions are undermining the efforts made in tackling childhood obesity, according to the UK Commons Select Committee.
Researchers in St Petersburg say the majority of Russians see a ‘proper meal’ primarily in terms of health and nutrition, but do not have regular access to it.
Scotland and Wales have launched ambitious new plans to help power their food industries through the years of uncertainty that are expected now the UK has begun the process of leaving the EU.
An increase in production capacity in Australia and favourable currency conditions have helped Hilton Food Group to revenue and profit growth in 2016.
The EU Health Commissioner has said that taxation on certain ingredients and products can be a “very powerful” tool for tackling health issues, including obesity. Campaigners have welcomed his comments but food industry representatives said small businesses would be hit hardest.
British soft drinks producer Britvic says there are still ‘huge opportunities’ for growth within the soft drinks category: notably in low/no calorie drinks, personalized drinks, and the convenience channel.
Western Australian meat major Harvey Beef has placed its emphasis on animal welfare for the launch of its new Rangelands brand.
The New Zealand government is committed to helping natural products and supplements firms meet their export potential by removing barriers to innovation, according to the country’s environment minister.
Hong Kong is the latest key importer to have lifted a ban on Brazilian meat, after China and Egypt eased restrictions earlier this week.
On March 24, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange postponed the trading in shares of China Huishan Dairy Holdings Company Limited after an 85% drop of its share price.
By the end of the year, manufacturers will see ‘transformational’ wearable technology in the consumer market, which will overtake sales of handheld devices, says NSF International.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises will use robots to deliver pizzas to customers living near to selected stores across Germany and the Netherlands in a new robotics project aiming to hit the ground running.
Georgia has been suffering from a shortage of lamb during the past few months, evidenced by rising prices in the domestic market.
Hong Kong is the latest key importer to have lifted a ban on Brazilian meat, after China and Egypt eased restrictions earlier this week.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises will use robots to deliver pizzas to customers living near to selected stores across Germany and the Netherlands in a new robotics project aiming to hit the ground running.
Hanna Instruments has released the HI901C automatic potentiometric titrator. The high-performance autotitrator is suitable for the most essential applications and serves as a benchtop meter for direct sample measurements.
The HI901C autotitrator’s precise dosing system can withstand high throughout in the most challenging lab environments.
The HI901C can be used for a variety of applications including acids, bases, redox and selective ions. In addition to titration mode, the autotitrator also operates as a fully functional pH, redox and ion selective electrode (ISE) meter.
A dynamic dosing algorithm keeps titrations timely and accurate, making analysis more efficient.
The instrument’s 40,000 step piston driven pump is capable of dosing very small and highly accurate volumes of reagent, helping to achieve precise endpoints.
Georgia has been suffering from a shortage of lamb during the past few months, evidenced by rising prices in the domestic market.
Gastronomic delicacies and high-quality food are an important part of the travel experiences offered by Finnish cruise company Viking Line. A variety of theme weeks have added flavour, along with celebrity chef partnerships and new onboard restaurant experiences.
Recently, a long-term partnership was launched with the Swedish Culinary Team, which competes in cooking competitions around the world. The partnership aims to develop taste experiences on the company’s seven vessels, which cruise between Finland, the Aland Islands, Sweden and Estonia. The Swedish Culinary Team will create brand new food concepts, provide restaurant and kitchen staff with continuing training and make guest appearances onboard.
Altogether there are nearly 40 restaurants and cafes onboard Viking Line’s vessels, offering everything from traditional buffets and homemade pastries to seafood platters, fine dining options and innovative tasting menus. The Swedish Culinary Team comprises 12 chefs and pastry chefs who, under the direction of team captain Fredrik Andersson, have successfully represented Sweden in international culinary competitions. Next in their sights are the Culinary World Cup 2018 and the Culinary Olympics 2020.
“We are very proud to launch a gastronomic partnership with Viking Line. The kitchen staff members on the vessels are really knowledgeable, and it is great to be able to start developing taste experiences on the Baltic Sea in partnership with them,” said Andersson.
Mettler Toledo has upgraded its MS-TS, ML-T and ME-T touchscreen balances with version 3.40 of its proprietary firmware.
Additional applications, features and benefits of the firmware upgrade include a simpler density determination providing improved user guidance to help reliably determine the density of solids and liquids in quality control or R&D labs.
The addition of an advanced piece-counting mode, simplified workflows and various options including reference weight optimisation make piece counting easier and offer greater accuracy assurance.
The easy-gauge dose-to-target is a graphic option that can be activated in most applications to define a target weight, as well as upper and lower tolerances. The optical display appears during dose-in and gives a clear idea of progress to ensure desired targets are reached.
USB host connectivity means USB printers and barcode readers can be quickly connected to the balances, and USB memory sticks can be used to back up balance configuration and data.
Additional data management features include print-to-file and a more robust backup and restore functionality. Date/time widgets, customised configurations and printouts, and procedural guidance for routine tests using internal weights offer ease of use and SOP assurance.
All three balances offer touchscreen operation either bare-fingered or through latex or cotton lab gloves.
The Gates Mectrol Food Conveyor belting range includes PosiClean, CenterClean and FlatClean easy-to-clean urethane food-grade processing belting.
PosiClean is a positive drive replacement for plastic modular belts in the protein processing industry, with sealed Kevlar tension members to eliminate belt stretch and a tooth construction that extends across the full belt width for better torque distribution.
The belts can be cleaned in place, saving labour, water and wastewater disposal, when compared to plastic modular belting, according to the company.
The polyurethane food conveying belts are chemical and water resistant, and won’t degrade in response to cleaning. The belting also meets FDA requirements for wet food contact, is USDA accepted for meat, poultry and dairy processing equipment, and can be used with a variety of other food products.
The conveyor belts are constructed to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination: the smooth surface allows for cleaning to a microbiological level and sealed edges and tension members prevent ingress of microbes, which means no hinges or pins that can break and contaminate products. The belts do not require the use of position limiters.
When the belt needs to be removed often to clean the structure, or for less hygienically demanding applications, the PosiLace pin-fastened method means the belt is joined by a single pin, allowing for removal and replacement of the belt as often as needed.
Dewatering belting is available for seafood or dairy processing applications requiring draining. All belts can be provided with straight or scooped cleats, sidewalls and V-guides.
Amazon’s launch in Australia will include an online grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, though the global retailer is still yet to announce plans for bricks-and-mortar Amazon Go shops in the country.
Scientists observing the eating habits of Aboriginals living in remote communities continue to eat age-old foods, including echidna, goanna, mud mussel, long-neck turtle and witchetty grub, regularly.
A good chilli crop has been reported for central India after sowing areas increased substantially over last year due to high prices seen earlier in 2016 tempting farmers to cash in. This increase in supply has been causing prices to fall, however, since September last year.
E. coli O121 has sickened 25 people in Canada in an outbreak linked to flour.
A report into an E. coli O157 outbreak in Scotland has reiterated Dunsyre Blue as the source while Errington Cheese has insisted there is no microbiological evidence for this conclusion.
Hong Kong is the latest key importer to have lifted a ban on Brazilian meat, after China and Egypt eased restrictions earlier this week.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has told Brussels that Britain wants to exit the European Union by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
In a time of creeping protectionism threatening to destabilise the balance of free trade, David MacLennan, CEO of agri-business giant Cargill, has made an impassioned defence of global commerce.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has told Brussels that Britain wants to exit the European Union by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
Georgia has been suffering from a shortage of lamb during the past few months, evidenced by rising prices in the domestic market.
Officials believe 112 retailers across more than a dozen US states may have beef products recalled by Kings Command Foods LLC after several customers complained of finding metal in their food.
Packaging and hygiene solutions provider Sealed Air has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Diversey Care food hygiene and cleaning businesses from its food care division to private investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity.
In a time of creeping protectionism threatening to destabilise the balance of free trade, David MacLennan, CEO of agri-business giant Cargill, has made an impassioned defence of global commerce.
Georgia has been suffering from a shortage of lamb during the past few months, evidenced by rising prices in the domestic market.
Officials believe 112 retailers across more than a dozen US states may have beef products recalled by Kings Command Foods LLC after several customers complained of finding metal in their food.
Packaging and hygiene solutions provider Sealed Air has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Diversey Care food hygiene and cleaning businesses from its food care division to private investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity.
An ultra-low field (ULF) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system using a high-temperature superconducting quantum interference device (HTS-SQUID) for food inspection has been tested by researchers.
Metal cans are more challenging to inspect than low-density containers because the packaging presents a higher density to the x-rays.
Poultry is processed in one of the harshest environments in the industry and as global appetites increase so do the food safety expectations of regulators, retailers and consumers.
The global inspection machines market will reach $396.4m by 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets.
MultiX has raised €3.5m to launch production and push ahead with international expansion.
Stakeholders expect organic grain production in Australia to triple in the next five years, but they note a supply deficit currently.
US meat bodies have urged US President Donald Trump to secure China President Xi Jinping’s support for a beef deal, with industry talks failing to make progress.
Vietnamese dairy Vinamilk has bought all of the remaining shares of Cambodian milk producer Angkor Dairy Products Co. Limited (Angkormilk).
Natural products with functional claims such as honey continue to face a bright future as both a food and a therapeutic product, not least in China where demand is expected to soar.
APAC’s food and nutrition entrepreneurs and new start-ups are driving innovation in the region, and we want to shine the spotlight on their achievements.
Endress+Hauser has acquired SensAction for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its quality measurement portfolio.
The Marelec Portio portion cutter is suitable for fresh products such as fish fillets, whole fish, meat and poultry products. Different knife types and product fixation systems can be chosen to different product types.
A product is fed on the infeed belt. A three-dimensional laser scanner then calculates its volume. A preset weight and shape frame is selected from the program menu. The portion computer then calculates where to cut.
The main difference between the Portio 1 and Portio 3 are the number of cameras. The Portio 1 has one camera and is suitable for flat products, whereas the Portio 3 has three cameras and is able to properly scan rounded products.
For products exceeding certain dimensions, both machines can be equipped with 300 or 350 mm belts rather than the standard 254 mm width belt.
An optical checkweigher can optimise the precision with changing product characteristics.
The machine can be completely opened for easy cleaning and the belts can be taken out for separate cleaning.
For maintenance, easily obtainable spare parts have been selected. All motors and encoders are situated away from the wet area.
3M floor coatings employ chemical technologies to protect floors and maintain a new look. The hybrid technology in Scotch-Gard Floor Protector products densifies surfaces, increases hardness and improves wear.
The coating produces a glossy, hard surface that is dust-repellent, chemical-resistant and watertight. Its powerful, water-based formula means no stripping or deep scrubbing is required, eliminating operator exposure to and environmental release of potentially hazardous stripping chemicals.
The floor protector is available in options designed for stone surfaces like concrete marble, terrazzo and other porous surfaces, and resilient surfaces like vinyl, vinyl composition (VCT) and solid vinyl tile (SVT).
The products also improve the dry slip resistance of application substrates, improving the safety compliance of floors, according to the company.
Brazil has let out a sigh of relief this week after crucial export markets, including China and Egypt, lifted import bans imposed following alleged bribery of meat factory health inspectors.
Canadian scientists claim to have developed a “ground-breaking” nanotechnology sensing mechanism that can detect mild traces of a foodborne virus, potentially making it easier to stop epidemics.
US meat bodies have urged US President Donald Trump to secure China President Xi Jinping’s support for a beef deal, with industry talks failing to make progress.
Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has reported record sales of PLN1.29 billion (€303 million) for 2016, up 25.3% on last year.
European Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis is in Brazil on a three-day mission to ensure imported food is safe for consumption, following claims Brazilian meat processors bribed government officials and sold rotten meat.
Texas-based food producer Ajinomoto Windsor has recalled 15 tonnes (35,168 pounds) of frozen ready-to-eat beef products that may be contaminated with rubber.
Government litigation set up to protect farmers from “egregious retaliatory practices” have been criticised by American meat boards, which suggest regulation could inflict billions of dollars of financial damage.
New Zealand has struck a six-month agreement with China to supply top restaurants and retailers with chilled meat, in a deal potentially worth millions of dollars to the economy.
The BaySpec Compact OCI-2000 Snapshot Hyperspectral Imager features high-performance hyperspectral/multispectral real-time imaging in a compact handheld form weighing only 363 g. The imager acquires full, VIS-NIR hyperspectral/multispectral data with high spectral resolution at one snapshot. Applications include food quality sorting, airborne mini UAV, agriculture and remote sensing.
A wide range of objective lenses enable wide-angle to close-up views. The imager has a spectral range of 600–1000 nm, depending on objective lens used, ~32 spectral bands and spectral resolution of <10 nm.
Scalable to high-volume production, the unit offers continuous hyperspectral data capturing at video rates, along with a LED-backlit high-resolution touchscreen display.
Busch Vacuum Pumps’ R 5 RD vacuum pumps require 20% less motor power than comparable models, according to the company.
Designed for the vacuum packaging of foodstuffs, the pumps can be easily cleaned because the surfaces are smooth, the oil lines are only on the inside and the housing has no cooling fins. Maintenance has been reduced as all of the maintenance elements are attached to an operating side, and only one single air/oil separator must be changed.
An oil/water heat exchanger on the rotary vane vacuum pump can reduce waste heat and thus reduce the energy costs for air conditioning. Furthermore, the heat exchanger can be used to generate warm water, which can in turn be used as warm water during operation. The vacuum pumps can be retrofitted with heat exchangers.
Packaging processes can be designed more economically through the use of intelligent technologies for the vacuum supply — from an optimised control system, to frequency control, to the use of a vacuum container.
Centralised vacuum systems are suitable for companies that package foodstuffs on several thermoforming packaging machines, tray sealers or chamber machines. Centralisation can reduce energy costs by 50% or more because fewer vacuum pumps are required. Performance control can also be adjusted to fit the requirements of overall operations. Safety is enhanced because if a vacuum pump fails or needs maintenance work, full vacuum power remains intact.
Creating a new hygiene and cleaning solutions company, Sealed Air has sold its Diversey Care division and its food hygiene and cleaning business to Bain Capital Private Equity for around US$3.2 billion. The sale is expected to be finalised in the second half of 2017. In 2016 the combination of Diversey Care and related food hygiene businesses generated approximately $2.6 billion in net sales.
The newly created company, which is to be called ‘New Diversey’, will employ about 8600 people across the globe, integrating chemicals, floor care machines, tools and equipment with a wide range of technology-based value-added services, food safety services, and water and energy management.
Already-initiated growth strategies, including the ‘Internet of Clean’, robotics and AHP disinfection technologies, are expected to be continued by New Diversey as the company seeks to drive further expansion and improved profitability.
With an ever-increasing global supply chain, food businesses are under pressure to ensure the safety and quality of their product while maintaining a competitive price. Maintaining farm-to-fork traceability and safeguarding brand trust are significant challenges.
The 2017 24th Australian HACCP Conference will explore these challenges, under the theme of Creating Trust & Transparency in the Global Food Industry.
Featuring globally recognised speakers who are working with leaders of industry on the latest food safety challenges, the event will provide networking opportunities to meet and talk to other food safety and quality assurance professionals, as well as hands-on, practical information on key topics such as VACCP and the opportunity to hear from food manufacturers in the field as to how they deal with challenges. And of course there will be a chance to recognise your peers at the awards dinner.
The Australian HACCP Conference will be held 30–31 August 2017 at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. To secure your spot early and find out about early-bird specials, click here.
Brazil has let out a sigh of relief this week after crucial export markets, including China and Egypt, lifted import bans imposed following alleged bribery of meat factory health inspectors.
Canadian scientists claim to have developed a “ground-breaking” nanotechnology sensing mechanism that can detect mild traces of a foodborne virus, potentially making it easier to stop epidemics.
US meat bodies have urged US President Donald Trump to secure China President Xi Jinping’s support for a beef deal, with industry talks failing to make progress.
Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has reported record sales of PLN1.29 billion (€303 million) for 2016, up 25.3% on last year.
What made a practicing doctor give up medicine to create and supply a high-fibre flour? “I saw an opportunity to be infinitely more effective in preventing disease in the first place. Fibre is the only option to transform our staple comfort foods from toxic to therapeutic,” says Gerald Davies, founder of FiberFlour.
EU member states yesterday voted against the introduction and renewal of GM grains in Europe but failed to reach a binding majority, leaving the president of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to make the final decision.
French supplier Solina will acquire the Romanian functional ingredients firm Supremia in what it says is a major step to creating a regional hub in Eastern Europe.
The use of augmented and virtual reality technologies to change the visual appearance of food and drink in real time could improve the diets of consumers.
Dutch researchers have found vegetable consumption can be increased dramatically using simple placement techniques in public places such as offices and hospitals.
UK start-up Just A Splash is on a mission to change the way consumers see alcohol with its individual cooking pouches of premium, seasoned alcohol. "We approach alcohol as a food ingredient and not as a beverage. Our products are an essential cupboard staple, just as salt, pepper or stock cubes,” says its founder Pia Varma.
Nestlé says it is "very concerned" by allegations that its palm oil supplier Wilmar International has again been implicated in sourcing palm oil from the protected Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia, according to a report by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).
Researchers have developed gluten-free bread with the same fluffy, bubble texture as wheat bread - without using any additives or gums - simply by using rice flour that has been milled and processed in a specific way.
Family-based lifestyle interventions, such as a diet high in unsaturated fat, can have a dramatic impact on children's blood fatty acid make-up, Finnish researchers have determined.
Has the French system of penalties for supermarkets wasting surplus food really worked?
A study has been retracted by the journal’s editors after it was found to contain content from another paper that the study’s author was reviewing for another journal.
What made a practicing doctor give up medicine to create and supply a high-fibre flour? “I saw an opportunity to be infinitely more effective in preventing disease in the first place. Fibre is the only option to transform our staple comfort foods from toxic to therapeutic,” says Gerald Davies, founder of FiberFlour.
EU member states yesterday voted against the introduction and renewal of GM grains in Europe but failed to reach a binding majority, leaving the president of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to make the final decision.
French supplier Solina will acquire the Romanian functional ingredients firm Supremia in what it says is a major step to creating a regional hub in Eastern Europe.
The use of augmented and virtual reality technologies to change the visual appearance of food and drink in real time could improve the diets of consumers.
Dutch researchers have found vegetable consumption can be increased dramatically using simple placement techniques in public places such as offices and hospitals.
Nestlé UK & Ireland has upped the cocoa and milk content of KitKat in its bid to cut sugar by 10% across its confectionery range.
The Indian food regulator has been co-opting food companies to join it in a drive to improve levels of food safety and hygiene across India.
An major Australian restaurant franchise operator will expand heavily into Europe after Yum! Brands agreed to sell it 16 outlets in the Netherlands.
Alibaba Australia is to trial Blockchain to mitigate the risk of counterfeit and fraudulent food products.
China’s lack of specific penalties for food adulterers and counterfeiters has left a “legal vacuum” that will only encourage more criminals to take their chances with the law.
Asia’s fastest growing convenience market is Vietnam – which is set to achieve annual growth of 37.4% over the next four years – according to grocery think-tank IGD.
Indian food company Roha Dyechem Pvt Ltd has created Natracol Ultra Cran Red (UCR), which it says capitalizes on the trend to move from synthetic dairy food colorants to natural ones.
Nestlé says it is "very concerned" by allegations that its palm oil supplier Wilmar International has again been implicated in sourcing palm oil from the protected Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia, according to a report by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).
New Zealand has struck a six-month agreement with China to supply top restaurants and retailers with chilled meat, in a deal potentially worth millions of dollars to the economy.
An investigation has been launched after reported findings of ‘human waste’ in Coca-Cola cans in a factory in Northern Ireland.
Described as a fresh dairy product made with a blend of cheese and yoghurt cultures, quark is a diet staple in Sweden and other parts of Europe and has been making its mark in the US.
Australia’s first quark yoghurt has now been launched in Woolworths Supermarkets. Rokeby Farms Quark Yoghurt is naturally high in protein and calcium, and low in fat and sugar.
The quark’s producer, MADE (whose brands include Cocobella coconut water), says the product is made the authentic Swedish way, by culturing fresh milk at a lower temperature for longer to create a quark yoghurt that is naturally rich in protein and mild in flavour. Using a cold filtration process increases the natural protein by three times, giving the yoghurt a thick, creamy texture at only 1% fat.
Each 170 g tub of the quark yoghurt contains up to one-third of daily protein needs and over half the RDI of calcium. It will be marketed to segments including active adults, sportspeople, children, growing teenagers and the elderly.
MADE co-founder Luke Marget said: “The texture is smooth but thick — thicker than Greek yoghurt, in fact — but with a milder taste. This makes it great on its own or with cereal for breakfast, spreading in sandwiches as a nutritious replacement to cheese or a healthy substitute for cream or cream cheese in cooking.”
Rokeby Farms Quark Yoghurt is available in four varieties: Natural, Vanilla, Strawberry and Coconut.
Aussie Farmers Direct has entered Australia’s fast-growing home-delivered meal kit market, launching its new Simple & Fresh Dinner Box.
Aussie Farmers Direct Chief Merchant Duncan Kirk believes the company’s 11-year heritage in delivering produce throughout Australia places it in good stead to capture this expanding market.
“10 years ago, the home-delivered meals market was virtually non-existent, but it is now the fastest growing and most exciting segment in grocery e-commerce around the world,” Kirk said.
Kirk says his company is well-placed to compete with the large global players by positioning itself as a locally sourced, fresh and high-quality product.
“This means that customers in South Australia and Queensland can order a Simple & Fresh meal box and know that it’s been packed in their home state — not shipped from Sydney.”
The service is also designed to be convenient and flexible. Orders are accepted right up to the day before delivery, and customers are not locked into a subscription service.
The Simple & Fresh dinner box is available in three- or four-meal options for couples and families.
Wells Hygiene has developed a range of visual workplace tools, including the 5S Shadow Board cleaning station, to assist companies to enhance efficiency and safety.
Efficiency and safety are achieved not by having a lot of tools, but by having the right tools to work with. Tools should have an ergonomic, durable design, be colour-coded and carry the correct approvals, such as FDE and EU Glass & Fork.
The tools also need to be located and stored in such a way so that production team members can easily and safely access them. In general, workstations should be not more than 10 paces from team members’ place of work.
Wells Hygiene provides site surveys to assist with implementing a thorough workplace hygiene/5S equipment storage/colour-coding solution. The company also develops and implements customised signage and storage solutions for engineering parts and mechanical tools.
The HepcoMotion Precision Ring and Track System PRT2 allows complete 360° or segmental motion and guidance. All elements in the range of precision ring guides and ring segments are available in stainless steel materials, allowing for use in the food industry. Special food lubricants and high-temperature greases are also available. The range offers an alternative to slewing rings.
The rings are used to produce turntable movements for indexing parts for assembly or in applications such as fitting caps to bottles, which require the turntable to be indexed to an accurate position each time to enable the cap to be pressed in position. A servo-driven PRT2 single-edge V-ring with an integral gear provides the positional accuracy and speed of response to ensure high-speed throughout. In this design, the driving pinion is positioned on the internal ring diameter rack, with V bearings positioned on the external diameter, ensuring control at the periphery of the ring.
Depending on the load and duty cycle of the application, up to 8 V bearings can be fitted around the ring.
Ring systems have an integrated rack and pinion drive or timing belt, negating the need for additional drive components. Movement through an arc can be achieved using ring segments. The range comprises a wide range up to 1500 mm in diameter, with high-capacity V groove bearings and simple lubrication systems.
EU member states yesterday voted against the introduction and renewal of GM grains in Europe but failed to reach a binding majority, leaving the president of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to make the final decision.
There has been a 17% decline in laboratory reports of Campylobacter cases compared to the baseline figure, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The Indian food regulator has been co-opting food companies to join it in a drive to improve levels of food safety and hygiene across India.
Alibaba Australia is to trial Blockchain to mitigate the risk of counterfeit and fraudulent food products.
Some milk and buttermilk powder seized due to safety concerns months ago could be destroyed following a ruling in a US district court.
China’s lack of specific penalties for food adulterers and counterfeiters has left a “legal vacuum” that will only encourage more criminals to take their chances with the law.
Sealed Air is to sell Diversey Care and the food hygiene and cleaning business within its Food Care division to Bain Capital Private Equity for $3.2bn.
PolySkope Labs has applied for AOAC Performance Tested Method (PTM) status for its multiplex pathogen detection method.
A trio of government agencies will work together in the next five years to improve methods for pinpointing the source of foodborne illness outbreaks as part of ongoing analytic efforts to improve food safety, according to a new strategic plan released March 24.
Nestlé says it is "very concerned" by allegations that its palm oil supplier Wilmar International has again been implicated in sourcing palm oil from the protected Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia, according to a report by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).
Specialised diets designed to release large amounts of acetate or butyrate after bacterial fermentation in the colon protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes in mice, said researchers from Monash University in Australia.
The sheer scale of demand for Australian and New Zealand goods in China has been revealed in a striking report presented in Sydney—though indications suggests that cross-border e-commerce might soon have reached its peak.
The UN’s agriculture and animal welfare bodies have called for the development of a robust detection and response system to check a resurgent outbreak of an avian influenza strain that can be lethal for humans.
Researchers have developed gluten-free bread with the same fluffy, bubble texture as wheat bread - without using any additives or gums - simply by using rice flour that has been milled and processed in a specific way.
AIP members and industry colleagues are invited to a site visit at SMC Pneumatics in Castle Hill, NSW on Wednesday, 10 May.
As a global leader in pneumatics and automation, with customers in almost every industry, there is hardly an application SMC has not seen. During the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to view SMC’s full production and manufacturing facility. NSW is the head office and therefore the flagship plant for the local SMC, as well as being a central warehouse for order processing and shipment.
If you would like to attend, book your place by clicking here.
Researchers have developed gluten-free bread with the same fluffy, bubble texture as wheat bread - without using any additives or gums - simply by using rice flour that has been milled and processed in a specific way.
Nestlé says it is "very concerned" by allegations that its palm oil supplier Wilmar International has again been implicated in sourcing palm oil from the protected Leuser ecosystem in Indonesia, according to a report by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).
Texas-based food producer Ajinomoto Windsor has recalled 15 tonnes (35,168 pounds) of frozen ready-to-eat beef products that may be contaminated with rubber.
Government litigation set up to protect farmers from “egregious retaliatory practices” have been criticised by American meat boards, which suggest regulation could inflict billions of dollars of financial damage.
New Zealand has struck a six-month agreement with China to supply top restaurants and retailers with chilled meat, in a deal potentially worth millions of dollars to the economy.
European Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis is in Brazil on a three-day mission to ensure imported food is safe for consumption, following claims Brazilian meat processors bribed government officials and sold rotten meat.
Indian food company Roha Dyechem Pvt Ltd has created Natracol Ultra Cran Red (UCR), which it says capitalizes on the trend to move from synthetic dairy food colorants to natural ones.
UK start-up Just A Splash is on a mission to change the way consumers see alcohol with its individual cooking pouches of premium, seasoned alcohol. "We approach alcohol as a food ingredient and not as a beverage. Our products are an essential cupboard staple, just as salt, pepper or stock cubes,” says its founder Pia Varma.
India’s chief minister for the state of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath Yogi, has ordered a crackdown on cow smuggling and illegal slaughter.
Ingredion may be best known for its clean label products, but according to the company’s president for APAC and EMEA, there are a further three key trends driving business innovation at the company.
Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing operation has named Rob Scoines as its general manager in New Zealand.
The formation of a single national peak body for Australia’s A$2.8bn (US$3.5bn) seafood industry has been completed with the appointment of the inaugural board.
An Australian researcher who has discovered how to stop mould growing on fresh food will join a select group of innovators in pitching pitching to big-name backers.
John Spark has been named to replace outgoing chairman Philip Tracy at beleaguered dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn after weeks of boardroom turbulence.
Fibre supplementation can improve asthma symptoms by boosting gut microbiota, results from an Australian trial have revealed.
Romer Labs has described Germany as a ‘very important food and feed safety market’ following the acquisition and integration of Transia.
USP is seeking feedback on a guidance document that covers how to develop and validate non-targeted analytical methods for authentication of food ingredients.
An Australian researcher who has discovered how to stop mould growing on fresh food will join a select group of innovators in pitching pitching to big-name backers.
Ivorian regulator Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) says it may lower guaranteed farm gate prices for cocoa in the primary growing nation.
Family-based lifestyle interventions, such as a diet high in unsaturated fat, can have a dramatic impact on children's blood fatty acid make-up, Finnish researchers have determined.
EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has urged Brussels to enforce stronger action on Brazilian meat imports, following allegations that meat processors bribed government officials to turn a blind eye to rotten beef and poultry.
India’s chief minister for the state of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath Yogi, has ordered a crackdown on cow smuggling and illegal slaughter.
The Mexican government will allow a huge volume of international beef to enter the country tax-free this year.
A German business making sealants for the food and drink industry said it plans to increase prices by 15% in April.
A dozen consumer groups have called on the US Senate to oppose regulation they have dubbed the “Filthy Food Act.”
Has the French system of penalties for supermarkets wasting surplus food really worked?
The number of people infected by Campylobacter in Sweden has doubled in the past five years, according to Swedish agencies.
R-Biopharm is developing an improved ELISA method to detect food allergens as part of a project with two universities.
Has the French system of penalties for supermarkets wasting surplus food really worked?
A study has been retracted by the journal’s editors after it was found to contain content from another paper that the study’s author was reviewing for another journal.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will publish a scientific opinion on how much sugar can be included in a healthy diet by 2020, it has confirmed.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised France for officially backing a voluntary, front-of-pack nutrition logo that “clearly stood out as the most consumer-friendly scheme”.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will publish a scientific opinion on how much sugar can be included in a healthy diet by 2020, it has confirmed.
This week saw the International Food Exhibition (IFE) come to London. The mega-show brought out the latest offerings from small traders, multinationals, and food service. From the latest meat-free offerings, to vitamin infused teas, and nutritious meal pots, check out our gallery of some of the top picks from IFE.
CSM Bakery Solutions has revitalized its Pantique Ancient Cereals bread mix a with a new name – Pantique Ancient Grains Ultimate bread mix – and a bolder baked appearance.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised France for officially backing a voluntary, front-of-pack nutrition logo that “clearly stood out as the most consumer-friendly scheme”.
Diabetes, the double burden of malnutrition, personalised nutrition and sustainability: these are four of the most pressing APAC food and nutrition trends, according to industry experts speaking at our Food Vision Asia 2017 summit.
Eco-friendly plastic for seafood made from...seafood. Scottish start-up CuanTec's chitosan-based plastic made from langoustine shells uses inedible seafood parts, replaces petro-chemical plastic and even cuts out the need for preservatives.
It’s a claim that will raise a few eyebrows: researchers working for Mars can identify with 75% accuracy whether or not an advert will deliver a big sales uplift by studying facial expressions.
Producing fatty acids from sugar in industrial quantities may have been cracked by German researchers, who believe the approach could be harnessed to create new types of molecules for the food sector.
A 20% sugar cut across all food categories by 2020 – as per voluntary targets set by the UK government – is not technically possible, nor would it be acceptable to consumers, industry lobby the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said.
Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau has earmarked funds for innovation and food safety investment in his federal Budget, launched on Wednesday 22 March – a move welcomed by the meat sector.
Russia exported 173,000 tonnes (t) of meat last year, increasing this figure nearly twofold compared to 2015, according to the country’s Institute of Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR).
Readers seeking packaging solutions to combat microbial spoilage and preserve and extend shelf-life can listen to the advice of three experts in the field in a free online forum set to air today (23 March).
Memphis Meats made headlines around the world with news that it had produced the world’s first lab-grown duck and chicken – now you can watch a video about the innovation.
European dried, cured and smoked meat producers are poised for a rapid expansion of export sales to Japan, with growing demand for such products that cannot be satisfied by Japanese specialist producers.
The international embarrassment facing Brazil over its rotten meat scandal has deepened after Hong Kong joined China in banning meat imports, although Europe is yet to follow suit.
The threat of a trade war between two of the world’s most powerful countries China and the United States is low, but analysts warn it could dramatically damage pork trade.
Russian agro-industrial organisation Miratorg has invested over RUB75 million ($1.3m) to improve quality control at its giant beef production site.
After a major investigation showed evidence of rotten meat being consumed in Brazil and exported over the last two years, Brazilian meatpacking industry associations have accused the police of exaggeration.
Romanian cattle breeder Karpaten Meat Trading will expand its three beef farms in Sibiu to a total of 6,500 head thanks to rising demand for Angus beef.
A South African protest group wants a public investigation launched to name and shame firms it believes have profited from the collapse of the country’s chicken industry.
A host of Cypriot chefs benefited from workshops in preparing and plating Quality Standard beef from Britain to cater to a growing number of tourists.
The World Steak Challenge is back for 2017 and the competition is starting to heat up already.
Brazil has been engulfed in controversy after police launched a massive raid on the country’s meat processors, some of whom stand accused of corruption and selling rotten meat.
Three aquaculture feed producers from Ireland, the Netherlands and Brazil have joined forces in a strategic partnership to spearhead the trawl for sustainable fish food solutions.
A $2bn coalition of investment firms have issued an antibiotics report as leading financial institutions grow increasingly concerned that overuse of livestock drugs could hit profits.
Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau has earmarked funds for innovation and food safety investment in his federal Budget, launched on Wednesday 22 March – a move welcomed by the meat sector.
Russia exported 173,000 tonnes (t) of meat last year, increasing this figure nearly twofold compared to 2015, according to the country’s Institute of Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR).
Of the enormous A$14.5bn spent in Australia last year on alcohol from liquor retailers, almost three-quarters went to supermarket-affiliated retailers, leaving independent stores far behind major chains like Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
Readers seeking packaging solutions to combat microbial spoilage and preserve and extend shelf-life can listen to the advice of three experts in the field in a free online forum set to air today (23 March).
Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of speciality food ingredients and solutions, has unveiled its upgraded Food Systems Global Innovation Centre in Lübeck, Germany.
The Food Ethics Council met in January to discuss climate change, obesity, food security, people and animal welfare, and new technologies.
If in-vitro meat is to be successful it must be marketed as a natural meat substitute, because the negative perception of synthetic foods are too great to overcome the potential benefits for the environment, say Swiss researchers.
Children who experience food insecurity in early childhood are already at a disadvantage when starting school as research has found they are less able to learn and interact with their peers.
Politicians need to think very carefully about how they communicate what Brexit means for food safety and regulation, according to new research carried out in Scotland.
Memphis Meats made headlines around the world with news that it had produced the world’s first lab-grown duck and chicken – now you can watch a video about the innovation.
Truffle oil was implicated as the likely source of a 2015 Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, according to a study.
Huhtamaki Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania has introduced Adtone, a single-use paper cup with digitalised connection, for use in smart device-centred promotional campaigns.
The cup comes with a heat-activated thermocromic label and a QR code with a programmed link to the customer’s website. The unique QR codes are controlled with special digital data management software, turning the coffee cup into truly smart packaging.
Consumers interact with a coffee cup for several minutes at a time and pay attention on what is printed on it. Thermosensitive printing keeps the code hidden until usage, safeguarding the promotional content for the customer until purchase of the beverage.
When a hot drink is poured into the Adtone cup, the heat activates the thermochromic printing on the label, revealing the unique QR code. By scanning the code with a mobile device, the customer can access the promotional website and the associated digital content.
The smart code management software ensures that each promotional code can only be used once and dynamically changes the digital content after use. The cups enable cafes and restaurants to run a variety of campaigns, from loyalty rewards to prize-winning promotions. It is also a tool for joint promotions and digitalised media content.
A video of the cup in action can be viewed below.
Misleading health claims are still rife in Indonesia despite tighter functional food rules, claims a new association set up to ‘professionalise the industry’.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has today issued a circular paving the way for the sale of low-THC hemp seed products as a food.
European dried, cured and smoked meat producers are poised for a rapid expansion of export sales to Japan, with growing demand for such products that cannot be satisfied by Japanese specialist producers.
The threat of a trade war between two of the world’s most powerful countries China and the United States is low, but analysts warn it could dramatically damage pork trade.
Memphis Meats made headlines around the world with news that it had produced the world’s first lab-grown duck and chicken – now you can watch a video about the innovation.
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Germany is to increase cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries.
Using data to move to a risk-based auditing model could be the future, according to the global director of Diversey Consulting.
A UAE-based food packaging materials company is planning to invest US$62m in a manufacturing plant in Britain, which will also function as its new head office for the UK and Europe.
A media report has revealed that Syria’s state grain buyer has agreed to purchase 1.2m tonnes of Russian wheat.
The head of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation has called for an “urgent and massive response” to the problem of critically low water reserves in the Middle East and North Africa.
Seventeen million Yemenis face “crisis” levels of food insecurity, according to the latest United Nations humanitarian analysis of their war-ravaged country.
Dubai’s municipal authorities will soon begin to apply updated nutrition guidelines in school canteens to encourage healthier choices, while Abu Dhabi is engaging a task force to wage war on over-nutrition.
Almost all of the thousands of respondents to a recent Indian survey on e-commerce supported legislation to force sites to reveal logistical details of the products they sell.
Eurofins Scientific has acquired two companies to boost testing services in Singapore and Turkey.
The Food Ethics Council met in January to discuss climate change, obesity, food security, people and animal welfare, and new technologies.
Children who experience food insecurity in early childhood are already at a disadvantage when starting school as research has found they are less able to learn and interact with their peers.
If in-vitro meat is to be successful it must be marketed as a natural meat substitute, because the negative perception of synthetic foods are too great to overcome the potential benefits for the environment, say Swiss researchers.
Politicians need to think very carefully about how they communicate what Brexit means for food safety and regulation, according to new research carried out in Scotland.
European dried, cured and smoked meat producers are poised for a rapid expansion of export sales to Japan, with growing demand for such products that cannot be satisfied by Japanese specialist producers.
The international embarrassment facing Brazil over its rotten meat scandal has deepened after Hong Kong joined China in banning meat imports, although Europe is yet to follow suit.
Food blogger Annem Hobson has partnered with Wildes Cheese to create the first ever ‘Cheester Egg’ for Easter.
Finnish food tech firm Spectral Engines has scooped up first prize in an EU competition for its food sensor that analyses ingredients, nutrients and detects allergens.
Over 20% of consumers would like technology to help them tackle food waste, a new survey has found.
Baobab fruit powder is about to make the jump from superfood smoothie staple to gluten- and grain-free free baking ingredient, according to Mintel.
Nestlé is the most valuable company in the world in terms of its corporate value and collective brand value while Unilever's total brand portfolio is over double that of KraftHeinz, according to a report.
Five new synthetic yeast chromosomes have been created could signal the advent of more nutritious food, less waste and improved processing efficiency, according to the team heading up the project.
The threat of a trade war between two of the world’s most powerful countries China and the United States is low, but analysts warn it could dramatically damage pork trade.
Sugar and calorie reduction has taken its toll on the chocolate category, but focusing on quality ingredients can foster growth, suggests a Euromonitor analyst.
Finnish food tech firm Spectral Engines has scooped up first prize in an EU competition for its food sensor that analyses ingredients, nutrients and detects allergens.
Eurofins Scientific has acquired two companies to boost testing services in Singapore and Turkey.
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) clearly separates outbreak isolates from background isolates, according to a study.
Two US Senators have called for agriculture and food officials to have permanent representation on a committee that reviews proposed mergers and acquisitions of American companies.
The Brazilian government is to accelerate audits of 21 meatpacking plants as part of a police investigation into alleged corruption and tainted beef.
China’s Commerce Ministry appears to have halted plans for more stringent cross border e-commerce rules, meaning many goods will still be regarded as personal trade, rather than for commercial distribution.
Russian agro-industrial organisation Miratorg has invested over RUB75 million ($1.3m) to improve quality control at its giant beef production site.
China’s Commerce Ministry appears to have halted plans for more stringent cross border e-commerce rules, meaning many goods will still be regarded as personal trade, rather than for commercial distribution.
