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Friday, 30 November 2018

RSPO suspends palm oil supplier FGV over labour rights abuses

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has suspended the membership of Malaysian palm oil giant FGV, which supplies manufacturers including Nestle and Mars, over labour rights abuses.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/30/RSPO-suspends-palm-oil-supplier-FGV-over-labour-rights-abuses?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill continues Asian investment to fuel meat demand

Following an investment in its Thailand poultry business, Cargill is now turning its attentions to its Philippines division with a $235m growth fund.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/Cargill-invests-in-Philippines-division?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Look beyond conventional protein sources’: Insect and algae groups call for recognition in EU protein policy

Industry organisations representing European insect and algae manufacturers have called on policy makers to form a plan to boost the development of ânewâ protein sources in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/30/Look-beyond-conventional-protein-sources-Insect-and-algae-groups-call-for-recognition-in-EU-protein-policy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From food environment to reformulation: Growing support for interventions to promote healthy eating

Consumers state that they want to eat more healthily â but our expanding collective waste line would suggest this doesnât always translate to action. What interventions can be taken to help people make better dietary choices?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/30/From-food-environment-to-reformulation-Growing-support-for-interventions-to-promote-healthy-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ADM: ‘We’re very confident that our pea protein will have some competitive advantages’

ADM â which is best known in the protein arena for its soy-based ingredients and edible beans - is moving into the fast-growing pea protein space early next year with an 80%+ concentrate, and is developing âlegume ingredients with at least 80% protein as well.â

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/29/ADM-We-re-very-confident-that-our-pea-protein-will-have-some-competitive-advantages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beef to benefit from African Swine Fever epidemic

New reports of incidents of African Swine Fever (ASF) are being reported on a daily basis with China and Belgium both being hit by the virus. However, the rising number of incidents is having a positive knock-on effect on other proteins, particularly beef.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/Beef-market-to-benefit-from-ASF?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could cooking with children reduce fussy eating habits?

Cooking with children might be key to increasing liking of 'problem foods' such as fish and seafood for fussy eaters, according to ongoing Norwegian research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/30/Could-cooking-with-children-reduce-fussy-eating-habits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ASF in China gets closer to Russia

Russian authorities are raising the alarm after an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was detected in an area of China close to the Russian border.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/ASF-approaches-Russian-border?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spain-China pork deal ‘opens new opportunities’

The Spanish meat industry has welcomed an agreement between Spain and China to allow the export of pork products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/Spain-welcomes-pork-deal-with-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Turkey hatchery set to open in US

Hendrix Genetics has finished work on its turkey hatchery in Beresford, South Dakota.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/Hendrix-Genetics-opens-turkey-hatchery-in-the-US?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK exports to Canada grow 10.1%

UK exports to Canada have grown 10.1% since the provisional agreement of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/30/Growth-in-UK-exports-to-Canada?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Change at the top: Unilever CEO Polman to be replaced by personal care chief Jope

Unileverâs CEO Paul Polman will retire from the company after ten years at the helm. His replacement has been named as current president of beauty and personal care at the FMGC giant, Alan Jope.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/29/Change-at-the-top-Unilever-CEO-Polman-to-be-replaced-by-personal-care-chief-Jope?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Got the green light: ‘We’ve listened and now we’re acting’ – Kellogg’s to finally put 'traffic light' health labels UK cereals

Kelloggâs will introduce traffic light labeling on most of its cereals sold in the UK next year.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/29/Got-the-green-light-We-ve-listened-and-now-we-re-acting-Kellogg-s-to-finally-put-traffic-light-health-labels-UK-cereals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Commission puts on hold plans to relax mercury levels in fish

The European Commission has put on hold plans to increase maximum authorised mercury levels in fish, a move welcomed by consumer rights campaigners.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/29/Commission-puts-on-hold-plans-to-relax-mercury-levels-in-fish?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ulrick & Short develops gluten free sugar replacer for bakery goods

No one is exempt from the 2020 sugar reduction target, even the 20% of bakery launches featuring a âfree fromâ claim.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/28/Ulrick-Short-develops-gluten-free-sugar-replacer-for-bakery-goods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The kids are alright: How Germany’s best-selling Fairtrade chocolate was created by children

When a group of children asked global chocolate firms to help finance their plant-a-tree campaign, not a single company stepped forward. The children created their own brand, The Change Chocolate, which is now Germanyâs biggest-selling Fairtrade chocolate brand.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/29/The-kids-are-alright-How-Germany-s-best-selling-Fairtrade-chocolate-was-created-by-children?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill to expand Thailand poultry business with investment

Processor Cargill is set to tap global demand for poultry and seafood consumption across its Thailand division by investing $70m into supply chains and facilities over the next two years.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/29/Cargill-invests-in-Thailand-poultry-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill to expand Thailand poultry business with investment

Processor Cargill is set to tap global demand for poultry and seafood consumption across its Thailand division by investing $70m into supply chains and facilities over the next two years.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/Cargill-invests-in-Thailand-poultry-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

MHP close to sealing deal with Perutnina Ptuj

Ukrainian agricultural holding MHP has revealed that it expects to complete its majority stake acquisition of Slovenian meat processor Perutnina Ptuj by the end of this year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/29/MHP-close-in-Perutnina-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods to tackle agricultural sustainability in partnership

US pork producer Smithfield Foods has teamed up with Dominion Energy to combat methane emissions across hog farms by converting it into renewable energy to power homes and businesses.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/29/Smithfield-Foods-rolls-out-renewable-energy-initiative?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tero Hemmilä named HKScan CEO

Finnish meat processor HKScan has named Tero Hemmilà as its new president and CEO.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/29/HKScan-names-new-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

‘Helping consumers make the right choices’: PepsiCo trials traffic light labelling in Europe

PepsiCo revealed today (28 November) that it will trail the introduction of traffic light nutritional labelling, already implemented in the UK and Ireland, across other European markets after it suspended its involvement in the Evolved Nutrition Label (ENL) scheme.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/28/Helping-consumers-make-the-right-choices-PepsiCo-trials-traffic-light-labelling-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Plant-based proteins: Are they as green as we think?

A doctor of health and exercise has called into question the environmental superiority of plant-based proteins based on nutritional needs for muscle growth.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/27/Plant-based-proteins-Are-they-as-green-as-we-think?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Traceability ‘from seed to plate’: Auchan rolling out blockchain internationally

French retailer Auchan is planning an international launch for blockchain technology in its supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/28/Traceability-from-seed-to-plate-Auchan-rolling-out-blockchain-internationally?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘I want Live Better to become a unicorn’: Is Chokkino the ‘new coffee’?

Start-up Live Better, the maker of Chokkino, bills its cocoa-based drink as a healthy alternative to coffee.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/28/I-want-Live-Better-to-become-a-unicorn-Is-Chokkino-the-new-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chicago Meat Authority adds steak and beef to organic offering

US-based processor Chicago Meat Authority is set to add steak and beef to its organic line-up to meet customer needs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/28/Chicago-Meat-Authority-adds-steak-and-beef-to-organic-line-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Romanian cooperative to invest €6m in sheep meat project

Romanian cooperative Tara Mea has unveiled plans to establish a slaughterhouse and a cutting facility for sheep under an investment estimated to be worth some â6m. The project is expected to increase the availability of Romanian sheep meat in the domestic market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/28/Tara-Mea-to-build-Romanian-slaughterhouse?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Portugal targets European markets with beef project

A new project has been developed to promote native Portuguese beef abroad.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/28/Project-developed-to-promote-Portuguese-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Argentina makes ‘important step’ in beef trade after US re-opening

Argentinaâs government has revealed that the re-opening of its beef trade to the US will offer new âcommercial opportunitiesâ for its producers and exporters.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/28/Argentina-resumes-beef-trade-with-the-US?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Bon Voyage - The Travelling Frenchman scales-up distribution of its single-origin chocolate

The Travelling Frenchman is scaling up production and distribution of its single-origin chocolate with two launches in time for Christmas from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Venezuela.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/27/The-Travelling-Frenchman-scales-up-distribution-of-its-single-origin-chocolate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Maple Leaf Foods to open $660m poultry site

Canadian processor Maple Leaf Foods has announced plans to build a CA$660m poultry facility in Ontario.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/27/Maple-Leaf-Foods-to-open-660m-poultry-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Groundbreaking' One Blue Dot reference guide brings together data on health and sustainability

The British Dietetic Association is launching One Blue Dot, a project that brings together information on healthy diets and sustainability to tackle the âurgency of changeâ that is needed in how people eat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/27/Groundbreaking-One-Blue-Dot-reference-guide-brings-together-data-on-health-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Citrus fiber delivers clean label and nutritive benefits to baked goods: research

Demand for foods made from clean label ingredients containing bioactive compounds that provide additional health benefits is increasing.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/27/Citrus-fiber-delivers-clean-label-and-nutritive-benefits-to-baked-goods-research?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brød brings Danish bread to Argentina, eyes export opportunities

Buenos Aires-based BrÃd â the first Danish bread factory in Argentina â is looking to expand its distribution across the country, and is eying the export potential of neighbors like Uruguay and Paraguay.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/11/26/Broed-brings-Danish-bread-to-Argentina-eyes-export-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CP Kelco plans pectin production capacity expansion

Hydrocolloid supplier CP Kelco has announced it plans to increase its pectin production capacity at its Lille Skensved, Denmark facility by about 15%.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/11/26/CP-Kelco-plans-pectin-production-capacity-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Saudi Arabia extends meat trade with Brazil

Saudi Arabia is continuing to tap the Brazilian market for meat after agreeing an import deal for its bovine and poultry genetic materials.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/27/Saudi-Arabia-grows-trade-with-Brazil?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Norsk Kylling invests in poultry processing plant

Norway-based processor Norsk Kylling has invested â185m in a âstate-of-the-artâ poultry processing plant in Orkanger as part of its growth ambitions.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/27/Norwegian-processor-invests-in-new-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat body outlines Japanese trade priorities

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has outlined key meat and poultry industry negotiating objectives and priorities for a bilateral US-Japan Trade Agreement in comments submitted to the Office of the US Trade Representative.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/27/US-meat-industry-issues-Japanese-trade-wishes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola, Unilever and Danone call for net zero emissions by 2025

A group of business leaders is urging the UK government to aim for net zero emissions by 2050, with Coca-Cola European Partners, Unilever and Danone among the signatories.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/27/Coca-Cola-Unilever-and-Danone-call-for-net-zero-emissions-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 26 November 2018

'Patchy' roll-out of WHO advice on junk food marketing

European uptake of World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations on junk food marketing to children has been "patchy" in part because of intense private sector lobbying, according to a WHO report.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/26/Patchy-roll-out-of-WHO-advice-on-junk-food-marketing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

10 key snack trends to watch

There is no doubt that healthy snacking is trending, with emphasis on clean label, protein and veganism launches. According to Innova Market Insights, as snacks become healthier, more wholesome and satisfying, they are increasingly fulfilling the role of mini meals.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/26/10-key-snack-trends-to-watch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Good things come in small packages: The growth of smaller packaging formats

Thereâs a trend towards smaller pack sizes in the soft drinks industry, offering more choice for consumers and opening up new avenues of innovation for packaging companies. In this podcast we take a look at a big shift towards small packs.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/26/Good-things-come-in-small-packages-The-growth-of-smaller-packaging-formats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: Skyr cheesecake, Christmas treats, gluten-free & bio biscuits

Skyr has been shaking up the dairy category across Europe and now German baker Hanina wants the Icelandic yogurt to drive excitement in the bakery category with the launch of a skyr cheesecake. We saw a swathe of seasonal launches as the European food sector gears up for the key Christmas trading season. Meanwhile, Wessanenâs leading organic brand Bjorg introduced a line of biscuits that are both organic and gluten-free. Here is our round-up of some of the most interesting product launches from across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/26/NPD-trend-tracker-Skyr-cheesecake-Christmas-treats-gluten-free-bio-biscuits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Savvy shoppers search for balance: Is protein’s reign over?

The protein-craze may be losing its muscle as savvy shoppers are looking to balance their diets, says a health guru who spoke at Food Matters Live in London recently.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/26/Savvy-shoppers-search-for-balance-Is-protein-s-reign-over?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA lowers safe level for toxic dioxins and PCBs

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has lowered the tolerable intake level for the toxic contaminants, dioxins and PCBs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/26/EFSA-lowers-safe-level-for-toxic-dioxins-and-PCBs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia introduces new sanctions against US poultry producers

Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselhoznadzor has banned all transit supplies of US poultry products through the countryâs territory into Kazakhstan, saying that some part of these products are being re-exported back to Russia, by-passing the food embargo.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/26/Russian-trade-sanctions-escalate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retaliatory duties on USA meat exports challenged at WTO

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Disputes Settlement Body (DSB) has agreed to establish disputes settlement panels to rule on whether retaliatory duties imposed by Canada, China, and Mexico on US meat exports, imposed in response to Americaâs controversial steel and aluminium tariffs, break WTO rules.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/26/WTO-to-examine-trade-battles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Argentina set to export bovine genetics to Pakistan

Argentinaâs Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that the South American country will export frozen bovine and bubaline semen to the Pakistan market for the first time.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/26/Argentina-agrees-deal-with-Pakistan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 23 November 2018

EU announces push to promote domestic plant protein market

Food manufacturers could soon be able to source more plant-based proteins locally after the European Commission announced new policies to promote production and consumption of soy, chickpeas, lentils and rapeseed.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/23/EU-announces-push-to-promote-domestic-plant-protein-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mission possible: Tackling organic fraud in the lab, field and cloud

From cloud-based satellite imagery of acreage that reveals the veracity of organic claims to the latest analytical techniques, we look at some of the ways industry is fighting what Europol calls "a major problem" for the sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/23/Mission-possible-Tackling-organic-fraud-in-the-lab-field-and-cloud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown blames Tulip UK for disappointing results

Pork processor Danish Crownâs UK division Tulip has been named as the primary reason for a drop in profits and revenue over the past 12 months.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/23/Danish-Crown-points-finger-at-UK-division?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK sugar tax: £154m raised since introduction

The UKâs sugar tax has raised Â153.8m since its introduction in April, according to figures from HM Revenue & Customs.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/23/UK-sugar-tax-154m-raised-since-introduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Glass-coated PET bottles can help address recycling challenge, says KHS

KHS expects to see increased uptake of its FreshSafePET technology as German and European packaging and recycling laws evolve. The PET bottle is lined with glass: and is easier to recycle compared to commonly used composite materials.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/23/KHS-launches-recyclable-glass-coated-PET-bottles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK Government reaffirms commitment to review loaf labeling and marketing laws – after Brexit

A letter from Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to the Real Bread Campaign â which has been lobbying for the Honest Crust Act â stated that Defra will look into the bread and flour regulations once the UK leaves the EU.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/23/UK-Government-reaffirms-commitment-to-review-loaf-labeling-and-marketing-laws-after-Brexit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown blames Tulip UK for disappointing results

Pork processor Danish Crownâs UK division Tulip has been named as the primary reason for a drop in profits and revenue over the past 12 months.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/23/Danish-Crown-points-finger-at-UK-division?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cleaner, greener farming; plant protein push & taste copyright spat: Our round-up of EU news and views

Rules for cleaner and greener fertilisers moves one step forward; a Commission report promoting plant proteins gets adopted, and the EU court rules the taste of food cannot be copyrighted. Here is our round-up of the news and views from Brussels.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/23/Cleaner-greener-farming-plant-protein-push-taste-copyright-spat-Our-round-up-of-EU-news-and-views?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 22 November 2018

South Korea to introduce block chain to beef sector

The South Korea Government has announced plans to utilise block chain tracking to its beef supply.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/South-Korea-piloting-beef-block-chain-scheme?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK pig trade continues to drop

The UKâs trade in pig meat fell again in September, as both exports and imports declined compared with a year ago, according to the latest figures from tax department HMRC.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/Pig-trade-continues-to-decline-in-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Snaffling Pig eyes US market after global success

Following success in Asia, the Middle East and Australia, UK-based meat snack producer Snaffling Pig is set to target the US market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/UK-snacks-supplier-targets-US?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Progress made on Australian lamb definition changes

The Australian Government has confirmed it will change the definition of lamb for export purposes, bringing it in line with the New Zealand definition.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/Australian-lamb-definition-changes-welcomed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAO and Coldiretti to promote family farming in Italy

Italian farmers' association Coldiretti and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture (FAO) will join forces to promote sustainable farming, such as organic and biodynamic food, in an agreement signed yesterday.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/22/FAO-and-Coldiretti-to-promote-family-farming-in-Italy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ABP heads up plastics sustainability group

Irish meat processor ABP has joined forces with other food businesses to make plastic packaging in their supply chains more sustainable.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/Irish-meat-business-leads-plastic-sustainability-drive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Watch: From leftover cheese to new spreadable product

Food waste has become a huge topic in the sustainability side of the food industry in the past few years, alongside safe ingredients, plastic use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/22/Watch-From-leftover-cheese-to-new-spreadable-product?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Poland to bring in mandatory origin labelling for potatoes

Poland has announced plans to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling for fresh potatoes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/22/Poland-to-bring-in-mandatory-origin-labelling-for-potatoes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAO inks deal to promote family farming in Italy

Italian farmers' association Coldiretti and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture (FAO) will join forces to promote sustainable farming, such as organic and biodynamic food, in an agreement signed yesterday.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/22/FAO-inks-deal-to-promote-family-farming-in-Italy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Top 10 trends for 2019: how to cater for the ‘adventurous consumer’

âDiscovery: the Adventurous Consumerâ leads the list of Innova Market Insightsâ Top 10 trends for 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/21/Adventurous-Consumer-leads-list-of-Innova-Top-10-trends-for-2019?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ABP heads up plastics sustainability group

Irish meat processor ABP has joined forces with other food businesses to make plastic packaging in their supply chains more sustainable.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/Irish-meat-business-leads-plastic-sustainability-drive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bovine TB confirmed in Canadian herd

An investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB) in British Columbia, Canada has been launched by the authorities.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/22/Bovine-TB-found-in-Canadian-herd?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Alliance partners with Classic Fine Foods in UK

New Zealand farming co-operative Alliance has agreed a UK-wide distribution partnership with foodservice provider Classic Fine Foods.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/21/New-Zealand-meat-available-to-UK-foodservice-provider?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are new RSPO criteria too little too late?

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has just introduced stronger safeguards to ensure certified palm oil is not causing deforestation or human rights abuses, but is it too little too late?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/21/Are-new-RSPO-criteria-too-little-too-late?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK watchdog reverses ban on Kellogg's Coco Pops advert

The UK advertising watchdog has reversed a previous decision to ban an advert for Kelloggâs Coco Pops Granola following an independent review.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/21/UK-watchdog-reverses-ban-on-Kellogg-s-Coco-Pops-advert?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The dos and don'ts of social media – and what they mean for your 2019 digital marketing strategy

Social media marketing is a constantly changing world. We take a look at some of the most important issues for 2019 from influencers, data-crunching and fake followers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/21/The-dos-and-don-ts-of-social-media-and-what-they-mean-for-your-2019-digital-marketing-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Muller discovers specific yogurt strains to enhance health mission

Dairy giant MÃller has discovered a specific combination of yogurt strains that creates less sour tasting products.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/21/Muller-discovers-specific-yogurt-strains-to-enhance-health-mission?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever implements jurisdictional palm oil approach in Malaysia and Indonesia

Unilever is working with local governments to implement a jurisdictional, district-wide approach to sustainable palm oil for four areas in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/11/21/Unilever-implements-jurisdictional-palm-oil-approach-in-Malaysia-and-Indonesia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Volume and margin growth drive profits for Zambeef

African-based retailer and cold chain food producer Zambeef has experienced a significant profit jump in its full-year results for the year ended 30 September.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/21/Zambeef-reveals-significant-jump-in-profits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mexico opens up export opportunities for Brazilian poultry meat

Brazilâs Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has revealed that Mexico has granted an export licence to 26 new Brazilian establishments for poultry meat.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/21/Mexico-welcomes-Brazilian-poultry-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From food fingerprinting to metagenomics: Mars chief on its 'pre-competitive approach' to food fraud & safety

The vulnerability of Mars' supply chain to fraud is 'no different' to any other food industry actor, prompting it to trial technology such as sequencing, Blockchain and metagenomics to tackle this â13 billion problem.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/21/From-food-fingerprinting-to-metagenomics-Mars-chief-on-its-pre-competitive-approach-to-food-fraud-safety?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thermal tasters: Linking phantom taste, product perception and temperature

People who are âthermal tastersâ report phantom taste responses when orally exposed to different temperatures. Understanding this phenomenon is important for product development in the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/21/Thermal-tasters-Linking-phantom-taste-product-perception-and-temperature?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Diana Food opens chicken processing plant

US-based Diana Food has invested over US$60m in a chicken processing plant in Banks County, Georgia.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/21/Poultry-processor-opens-new-60m-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cultured meat regulation ‘a step in the right direction’, says NCBA

The National Cattlemenâs Beef Association (NCBA) has hailed the decision by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collaborate on overseeing the production of cultured meats from livestock and poultry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/21/NCBA-praises-cultured-meat-progress?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Tesco, WWF join forces to halve environmental impact of food

UK retailer Tesco has entered a partnership with environmental group WWF with the ambition of halving the impact the food it sells has on the environment.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Tesco-WWF-join-forces-to-halve-environmental-impact-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion introduces ‘deep-frozen’ premium beef range

Meat producer Vion Food Group is set to roll out a âdeep-frozenâ beef range across the European market under the label Cool Cuts.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/20/Vion-launches-deep-frozen-beef-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The end of the ENL? Nestlé pulls out of Evolved Nutrition Label; others suspend involvement

Nestlà is ceasing involvement in the Evolved Nutrition Label (ENL) while the four remaining companies, Unilever, Mondelez, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, have put trials for food "on hold".

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/20/The-end-of-the-ENL-Nestle-pulls-out-of-Evolved-Nutrition-Label-others-suspend-involvement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Transparency, freshness & a smaller carbon footprint: McCormick's packaging revamp

Herb and spice giant McCormick has redesigned the packaging for all its European brands. We caught up with French brand Ducros to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/20/Transparency-freshness-a-smaller-carbon-footprint-McCormick-s-packaging-revamp?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Dying for a biscuit': Oreo biscuit and Ritz cracker maker targeted by Greenpeace

The environmental watchdog is calling on Mondelēz to sever ties with Wilmar International â one of the worldâs biggest agribusinesses â by staging a protest outside the snack makerâs corporate headquarters yesterday.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/20/Dying-for-a-biscuit-Oreo-biscuit-and-Ritz-cracker-maker-targeted-by-Greenpeace?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US lamb exporters prepare to seize sales in Japan

Meat industry professionals in the US are gearing up to re-enter Japanâs lucrative lamb market, following the Japanese government in July (2018) lifting a ban to import American lamb into Japan.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/20/US-lamb-exporters-to-re-enter-into-Japan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chinese producer pledges pig welfare improvements

Chinese pork producer Guangdong Dexing Food Company Ltd has signed a public commitment to offer better lives for pigs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/20/Guangdong-Dexing-pledges-to-improve-pig-welfare?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill appoints new global protein lead

International meat processor Cargill has named Brian Sikes to head up its global protein and salt businesses.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/20/Brian-Sikes-to-head-up-Cargill-s-global-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 19 November 2018

‘Big data when not controlled is a new way of doing the wrong thing faster’

AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) opened its 2018 Amsterdam World Congress (November 19-20) touching on the challenges and hurdles for smart packaging this week.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/19/Big-data-when-not-controlled-is-a-new-way-of-doing-the-wrong-thing-faster?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy responds to draft Brexit deal

Last week, British Prime Minster Theresa May announced a draft Brexit document that has been met with mixed reaction.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/19/Dairy-responds-to-draft-Brexit-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

LISTEN NOW: Sports nutrition deals, seaweed start-up innovation ... and 'the Google of the gut'? - The Nutra News Review

It's not easy to keep up with the fast pace of the news, but the weekly Nutra News Review is your best shot. Our editors run down their weekly news highlights - giving you the inside track on the top news and analysis from the last seven days.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/16/LISTEN-NOW-Sports-nutrition-deals-seaweed-start-up-innovation-and-the-Google-of-the-gut-The-Nutra-News-Review?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat industry reacts to USMCA hearing

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) are among the meat bodies that have testified before the US International Trade Commission to discuss the US Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/19/US-meat-bodies-support-USMCA-hearing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taste ‘too subjective’ to copyright: CJEU

The Court of Justice of the European Union has decided taste cannot be protected by copyright law because it is âtoo subjectiveâ to stand up legally.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/19/Taste-too-subjective-to-copyright-CJEU?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The time is right’ for personalisation but can legacy models deliver?

Delivering meaningful personalised experiences could help the food sector overcome current challenges. But can existing manufacturing models deliver on this promise?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/19/The-time-is-right-for-personalisation-but-can-legacy-models-deliver?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: Insect snacks, fruit desserts and soft Skittles

UK retailer Sainsbury's creates a buzz with beer snack bugs, French jam brand Bonne Maman moves into the chilled dessert category and Mars France removes Skittles' crunchy coating. Here is our round-up of some of Europe's most interesting recent product launches.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/19/NPD-trend-tracker-Insect-snacks-fruit-desserts-and-soft-Skittles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russian meat giant builds soybean crushing plant to improve costs

Russiaâs largest meat producer, agricultural holding Cherkizovo, has revealed plans to build a major soybean crushing plant in the European region of the country, with the aim of achieving better production costs by optimising feeding practices.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/19/Cherkizovo-to-build-soybean-crushing-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia’s biggest turkey company suffers major losses

Several million turkeys have reportedly died on farms belonging to Russian agricultural holding Eurodon in Rostov Oblast, leaving the company with huge debts and no commercial turkey stock.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/19/Eurodon-poultry-deaths-result-in-major-debt?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AMIC urges action on meat operating costs

The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has called on its state and federal government to bring down operating costs after a report revealed that Australia was one of the highest-paying nations for processing.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/19/Australia-wants-action-on-meat-processing-costs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flavour beyond sweetness: Givaudan's 'counter-intuitive' approach to sugar reduction

Can onion really make soda taste sweeter? By identifying the molecules responsible for complex, full-bodied flavour notes, Givaudan uses âcounter-intuitiveâ ingredients, such as onion or celeriac, to reduce sugar by up to 50% without losing flavour.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/16/Flavour-beyond-sweetness-Givaudan-s-counter-intuitive-approach-to-sugar-reduction?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 16 November 2018

Packaging a ‘key product attribute’ as plastic backlash continues

Three quarters of shoppers across Europe express a desire for products with environmentally friendly packaging as concern over the impact of plastic on the environment continues to mount.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/16/Packaging-a-key-product-attribute-as-plastic-backlash-continues?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Should the meat industry cut out antibiotics?

This week marked World Antibiotic Awareness Week â a subject that has divided markets in meat production due to different views and regulations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/16/Animal-antibiotics-use-in-the-spotlight?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Help or hype: Should food manufacturers invest in Blockchain?

Blockchain has been heralded as a way to combat food fraud and provide farm-to-fork traceability - and some big players are investing. But is it worth the investment?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Food-Safety-Quality/Help-or-hype-Should-food-manufacturers-invest-in-Blockchain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bahia notebook: Why is rubber so important to the growing of cocoa in Brazil?

As part of a field trip for delegates at the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Sao Paulo in October, the WCF organized a visit to CEPLAC so industry experts could see for themselves the work being carried out to not only help and promote Brazil's cocoa farmers under the cabruca system - but also its scientific research into creating a more sustainable enviornment through bio-diversity and agro-forestry.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/16/Bahia-notebook-Why-is-rubber-so-important-to-the-growing-of-cocoa-in-Brazil-Video?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sci-MX flexes its ready meal muscles: New EatFit meals in Tesco chillers

Sci-MX is muscling in on a new consumer market by lunging into supermarket chillers with a new range of calorie controlled ready meal with âwell-balanced macrosâ and more than 30g of protein.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/16/Sci-MX-flexes-its-ready-meal-muscles-New-EatFit-meals-in-Tesco-chillers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US Poultry & Egg Association allocates student grants

The USPOULTRY Foundation, organised by the US Poultry & Egg Association, has awarded student recruiting grants totalling more than $328,300 to six US universities with poultry science departments and 28 other institutions with industry-related programs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/16/US-poultry-student-grants-awarded?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

12 things you need to know about the meat tax debate

Meat taxes are a controversial idea that get strong reactions on both sides of the debate. But, with pressure on global resources continuing to rise, it is a topic that is likely to remain on the agenda in the coming years. Hereâs FoodNavigatorâs guide to the topic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/16/12-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-meat-tax-debate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US trade groups collaborate on international pork market study

An international study on pork trends and export markets is being produced in collaboration between The National Pork Board, the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/16/US-trade-groups-create-Pork-2040?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Trade group reacts to Brexit withdrawal proposal

The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has revealed that the UK and EUâs technical agreement for the Draft Withdrawal will provide âassuranceâ to its export markets.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/16/IMTA-reacts-to-Brexit-withdrawal-agreement?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FAIRR exposes ‘high risk’ Asian livestock industry with new report

Global network Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return (FAIR) has revealed a report suggesting investors should be wary of investing in Asian livestock companies.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/16/Investors-in-Asian-livestock-firms-warned-over-risks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 15 November 2018

Quorn opens ‘world’s biggest’ meat alternative production facility

Quorn Foods today opened what it describes as the âworldâs biggestâ meat alternative production facility.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/15/Quorn-opens-world-s-biggest-meat-alternative-production-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A stark and potent symbol of the effects of deforestation’: The row over Iceland’s palm oil Christmas ad

A row has erupted after advertising regulator Clearcast refused to approve UK retailer Icelandâs Christmas advertising campaign focusing on the impact of palm oil production on deforestation for broadcast.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/15/A-stark-and-potent-symbol-of-the-effects-of-deforestation-The-row-over-Iceland-s-palm-oil-Christmas-ad?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainability, healthy aging, and convenience top Mintel’s 2019 global trends

Market researchers Mintel are predicting that Evergreen Consumption, Through the Ages, Elevated Convenience will be three big food and drink innovation trends for 2019 and beyond.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/11/14/Sustainability-healthy-aging-and-convenience-top-Mintel-s-2019-global-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

RSPO adopts ‘transformative’ new sustainable palm oil standard

The 16th Annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) conference closed today, with over 850 representatives of the global palm oil and food industry agreeing to new certification standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/15/RSPO-adopts-transformative-new-sustainable-palm-oil-standard?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Argentina authorities suspend two pork refrigerators

Serious irregularities has prompted Argentine authorities to suspend two unnamed pork refrigerators in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/15/Argentina-suspends-two-pork-refrigerators?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Poultry exports continue to soar for MHP

Ukraine poultry giant MHP has revealed that its export sales are continuing to thrive after it represented 62% of its total revenue for the third quarter and 58% for the nine months ended 30 September.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/15/MHP-poultry-exports-continue-to-grow?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods obtains regulatory approval to acquire Pini Polonia

US processor Smithfield Foods has obtained the permission of Polandâs Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) to take over local meat producer Pini Polonia Ltd.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/15/Smithfield-Foods-to-acquire-Pini-Polonia-Ltd?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Higher meat prices hike up JBS’ domestic sales

JBSâ Brazilian units have been highlighted in the companyâs positive third quarter results, as consolidated net revenue grew by 20.1% in comparison to last year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/15/JBS-sales-climb-from-high-meat-prices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Marine biologist dives deeper into health market with seaweed range

A former marine biologist has swapped his scuba suit for an apron in an aim to boost consumersâ health with his seaweed supplement and infused cooking oils.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/11/14/Marine-biologist-dives-deeper-into-health-market-with-seaweed-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rousselot partners with Baker Perkins on tests to accelerate gelation process of gummies

Rousselot has partnered with Baker Perkins on tests to accelerate the gelation process of gummies from 24 hours to 5-10 minutes.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/14/Rousselot-partners-with-Baker-Perkins-to-accelerate-gelation-process-of-gummies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Elpozo Alimentación takes on 137 staff members

Spanish meat brand Elpozo AlimentaciÃn has broken its hiring record with the introduction of 137 workers in one day.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/14/Elpozo-Alimentacion-hires-137-staff-in-one-day?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Canada prioritises ‘essential’ Chinese export market

Canadaâs Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food has identified China as a nation with âsignificant opportunities for growthâ as it ramps up its efforts for new market openings.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/14/Canada-targets-China-for-new-market-openings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPA warns against ‘complex’ pork production labelling changes

UK-based The National Pig Association (NPA) has advised Government officials that changing pig production labels on packaging is âunnecessaryâ and could âmislead consumersâ.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/14/NPA-warns-against-pork-labelling-changes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods sees fourth quarter sales dip

US processor Tyson Foods suffered a decline in sales for the fourth quarter of the year, driven by falling meat prices.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/14/Falling-meat-prices-impact-Tyson-Foods-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Local brands are winning hearts and minds’: Rising demand for local food in Europe

European consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally produced products, with local and national brands âwinning hearts and mindsâ, according to new research.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/14/Local-brands-are-winning-hearts-and-minds-Rising-demand-for-local-food-in-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodNavigator’s top 10: The most shared stories on social media for 2018

From concern over ultra-processed foods, to developments in food tech and sustainable sourcing, the stories that got you talking on social media reflect some of the most significant trends in the food industry. Click through the slide deck to see what the top 10 stories on social networks were in 2018 so far.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/14/FoodNavigator-s-top-10-The-most-shared-stories-on-social-media-for-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Flowers in food ‘give rise to health concern’

The use of edible or wild flowers in food is growing in popularity but a lack of chemical and toxicological data and presence of toxic compounds in some species could be causes for concern, Danish researchers suggest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/13/Flowers-in-food-give-rise-to-health-concern?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spain to officially adopt NutriScore

Spain has become the third European country to adopt the front-of-pack NutriScore as its official nutrition label.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/13/Spain-to-officially-adopt-NutriScore?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Data, ag-tech & direct sourcing: How PepsiCo is climate change-proofing its crops

PepsiCo's head of European agriculture explains what the company is doing to make its directly sourced crops more resilient to climate change. "We're taking on the latest and greatest agricultural practices to figure out better ways to feed the growing population," he says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/13/Data-ag-tech-direct-sourcing-How-PepsiCo-is-climate-change-proofing-its-crops?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein Extreme: Arla debuts new protein shot concept

Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new protein shot concept consisting of whey protein for âathletes and gym-goersâ. It debuted the idea at the Supply Side West show in Las Vegas last week to beverage manufacturers.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/12/Protein-Extreme-Arla-debuts-new-protein-shot-concept?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Premier Foods hopes Ambrosia sale will revitalise business as CEO exits

Premier Foods CEO Gavin Darby said he will stand down and revealed a plan to sell off the Ambrosia dessert business today. Will this be enough to give Premier a fresh lease of life?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/13/Premier-Foods-hopes-Ambrosia-sale-will-revitalise-business-as-CEO-exits?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

African Swine Fever found in Chinese animal feed

Chinese animal feed provider Tangrenshen Group has reported that African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in one of its units.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/13/ASF-detected-in-Chinese-animal-feed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

South Korea bucks pork import expectations

Imports of fresh and frozen pork into South Korea have defied analyst expectations to increase 15% year-on-year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/13/South-Korea-defies-pork-import-odds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods’ Conley Nelson joins USMEF as chairman

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has appointed Conley Nelson as its new chairman.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/13/USMEF-appoints-new-chairman?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 12 November 2018

Vegg’Up app in Biocoop tie-up to help people cut meat consumption

French start-up VeggâUp has developed an app designed to help people reduce their meat consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/12/Vegg-Up-app-in-Biocoop-tie-up-to-help-people-cut-meat-consumption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Veg’Up app in Biocoop tie-up to help people cut meat consumption

French start-up VegâUp has developed an app designed to help people reduce their meat consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/12/Veg-Up-app-in-Biocoop-tie-up-to-help-people-cut-meat-consumption?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

A nut a day keeps the doctor away? Nuts linked to weight management

Daily nut consumption can play a role in weight management and provide other health benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/12/A-nut-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away-Nuts-linked-to-weight-management?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo launches accelerator in the US with 10 startups featuring ‘innovative assortment’ of products

After helping multiple startups in Europe increase their combined sales fourfold throughout the duration of it six-month Nutrition Greenhouse accelerator program, PepsiCo is now offering entrepreneurs in the US a helping hand and a shot at $100,000 in funding and a long-term partnership with the industry giant.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/12/PepsiCo-launches-accelerator-in-the-US-with-10-startups-featuring-innovative-assortment-of-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meet the woman behind M&M White Chocolate Peanut: How to thrive in the male-dominated STEM world?

To celebrate National STEM Day, we talked to Daniera Thulin, senior product development manager at Mars Wrigley Confectionery to learn about her secrets to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/09/Mars-Wrigley-exec-on-how-women-can-thrive-in-male-dominated-STEM-world?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The Beyond Burger finally goes on sale in Tesco

US-based alternative protein business Beyond Meat has revealed its Beyond Burger is now available to purchase at UK retailer Tesco, following a lengthy delay.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/12/The-Beyond-Burger-goes-on-sale-at-Tesco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia inks meat trade deal with China, despite AI alert

Russia has seen its meat exports rise throughout 2018 and this growth could accelerate in 2019 with the recent opening of the Chinese market for the countryâs poultry companies.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/12/Russia-opens-up-China-market-for-poultry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Promotion Wales to support red meat industry in post-Brexit storm

Hybu Cig Cymru â Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has pledged to deliver leadership support for Walesâ red meat industry, as the sector remains unclear on the implications of Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/12/Hybu-Cig-Cymru-to-support-industry-post-Brexit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: Cloudberry jam, veggie smoked liver & own brand baby food

UK retail giant launches its first private label baby food range while meat giant Zwanenberg enters the vegetarian market with plant-based versions of Dutch specialities, such as smoked liver sausage. This is our pick of the most interesting recent launches.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/12/NPD-trend-tracker-Cloudberry-jam-veggie-smoked-liver-own-brand-baby-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Marfrig Foods passes Amazon cattle sourcing audit

Brazilian meat processor Marfrig Global Foods has gained certification from international consulting firm DNV-GL for its cattle sourcing, which complies with Amazon conservation practices.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Environment/Marfrig-gains-Amazon-cattle-sourcing-certification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 9 November 2018

‘Not appropriate for addressing environmental concerns’: EU Court of Auditors calls for greener agri policy

Plans for the next Common Agricultural Policy should be âgreener, rigorously performance-based and more accountableâ, say EU auditors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/09/Not-appropriate-for-addressing-environmental-concerns-EU-Court-of-Auditors-calls-for-greener-agri-policy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Europe retains global top spot for almond launches

Nearly half (47%) of global product launches using almonds last year were in Europe, according to market research company Innova.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/09/Europe-retains-global-top-spot-for-almond-launches?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'A match made in heaven': Cargill and DSM team up to bring fermentation-based sweeteners to market

Cargill and DSM â who have both independently developed steviol glycosides via microbial fermentation â are now teaming up in a bid to accelerate their development under the Eversweet brand.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/08/Cargill-and-DSM-to-establish-JV-to-bring-fermentation-based-high-potency-sweeteners-to-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat taxation put forward once again

Meat tax. Two words to strike fear into the hearts of an industry cropped up again this week.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/09/Meat-taxation-proposals-crop-up-again?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The most talked about food attributes on social media: clean label and indulgence

A new study has revealed two product attributes that are getting people talking on social media: clean label ingredients and indulgent experiences.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/09/The-most-talked-about-food-attributes-on-social-media-clean-label-and-indulgence?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

London’s Hart brothers partner with Circle Carbon to produce organic produce using biochar

London restauranteurs the Hart brothers are working with Circle Carbon to inject biochar back into the soil in Mallorca where they use the organic produce in their restaurant El Camino.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/11/09/London-s-Hart-brothers-partner-with-Circle-Carbon-to-produce-organic-produce-using-biochar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Pork acid washes, endocrine disruptors & trade deals: A round up of EU news and views

EFSA okays acid washes for pork while the Commission lays out its strategy for endocrine disruptors. In this bulletin, we round up some of the biggest news from Brussels over the past two weeks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/09/Pork-acid-washes-endocrine-disruptors-trade-deals-A-round-up-of-EU-news-and-views?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Impossible Foods confirms US retail launch for 2019

US-based alternative protein business Impossible Foods is set to tap âoverwhelmingâ demand from consumers by launching its Impossible Burger in grocery stores by 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/09/Impossible-Foods-set-for-US-retail-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK targets Taiwan pork market

The UK pork industry has Taiwan in its sights following a three-day mission to explore export opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/09/UK-targets-Taiwan-for-pork-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

National Pork Board co-launches sustainability research program

The National Pork Board is among several other organisations that will become part of a sustainability research platform.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/09/National-Pork-Board-creates-sustainability-research-program?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan eyes export opportunity after China-Estonia poultry deal

Meat processor HKScan is seeking to expand its presence in China after Estonia and the Asian country agreed a poultry export deal.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/09/HKScan-eyes-further-exports-in-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 8 November 2018

‘The opportunities for microalgae are massive’: AlgaEnergy eyes growth in food following Yokogawa tie-up

Spanish biotech group AlgaEnergy has entered a strategic partnership with Japanese industrial automation and tech company Yokogawa Electric Corporation. AlgaEnergy general manager Carlos RodrÃguez-Villa speaks to FoodNavigator about how this will unlock opportunities in the food sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/08/The-opportunities-for-microalgae-are-massive-AlgaEnergy-eyes-growth-in-food-following-Yokogawa-tie-up?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sparkling shift: Coca-Cola Hellenic tracks growth of no/low calorie beverages

Coca-Cola Hellenic saw its no and low calorie sparkling beverages grow volumes 25.9% in the latest quarter, compared to 2.1% for full sugar variants, highlighting a shift towards lower calorie beverages.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/11/08/Sparkling-shift-Coca-Cola-Hellenic-tracks-growth-of-no-and-low-calorie-beverages?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hungary to relaunch duck, goose exports to China as ban lifted

The Chinese authorities have decided to scrap the ban imposed on imports of goose and duck from Hungary, Hungarian Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy announced after a meeting held with Han Changfu, his Chinese counterpart.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/08/China-lifts-ban-on-Hungarian-duck-imports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How collaborative urban farming allowed a French winemaker to rethink its business model

A French vineyard has found an innovative and interactive way to do business responsibly by pairing with a local urban farming collective. "Weâve left the purely capitalist way of doing business," says its owner.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/08/How-a-collaborative-urban-farming-project-allowed-a-French-winemaker-to-rethink-its-business-model?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondi Kalenobel to start trials for plastic-free ice cream packaging

Mondi Kalenobel is going to start trials to make plastic-free ice cream packaging that does not need a polymer coating, testing materials for push-up and squeeze-up tubes.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/08/Mondi-Kalenobel-to-start-trials-for-plastic-free-ice-cream-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Müller removes sugar with new yogurt culture

UK yogurt brand MÃller Corner is set to reduce sugar by up to 9% and gain a creamier texture, thanks to the discovery of a new yogurt culture.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/08/Mueller-removes-sugar-with-new-yogurt-culture?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hungary to relaunch duck, goose exports to China as ban lifted

The Chinese authorities have decided to scrap the ban imposed on imports of goose and duck from Hungary, Hungarian Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy announced after a meeting held with Han Changfu, his Chinese counterpart.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/08/China-lifts-ban-on-Hungarian-duck-imports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hungary to relaunch duck, goose exports to China as ban lifted

The Chinese authorities have decided to scrap the ban imposed on imports of goose and duck from Hungary, Hungarian Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy announced after a meeting held with Han Changfu, his Chinese counterpart.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/China-lifts-ban-on-Hungarian-duck-imports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Exports drive Minerva growth in third quarter

Brazilian meat processor Minerva saw its gross revenue hit an all-time high during the third quarter of 2018.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/08/Minerva-exports-drive-revenue?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS signs export deal with Alibaba-Win Chain

Brazilian meatpacker JBS has agreed a billion-dollar deal with global e-commerce business Alibaba Group to sell its beef, pork and poultry in China.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/08/JBS-signs-billion-dollar-deal-with-Alibaba-Group?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFFA 2019 to celebrate 70th anniversary

International meat trade show IFFA is set to mark its 70th anniversary next year by introducing new features to the event and expanding the showâs capacity.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/08/IFFA-2019-marks-70th-anniversary?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

New worker helpline launched to tackle human and labor rights issues in palm oil supply chain

Nestlà and Sime Darby Plantation introduce Laborlink mobile worker survey platform as part of action plan on labor rights in palm oil.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/07/New-worker-helpline-launched-to-tackle-human-and-labor-rights-issues-in-palm-oil-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Barry Callebaut announces 31% rise in net profit after posting strong growth, FY results reveal

'Smart growth' strategy delivered strong results across all regions, says company as sales volume rise 6.3%, significantly above the growth rate of the global chocolate confectionery market (+1.8%).

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/11/07/Barry-Callebaut-announces-31-rise-in-net-profit-2017-18?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food Outlook: Coffee in crisis, trending tropical fruit & falling food prices

Many coffee producers are in crisis as the price plunges while Europe's appetite for tropical fruit, such as avocados, is booming, according to a global Food Outlook report by the United Nationsâ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/07/Food-Outlook-Coffee-in-crisis-trending-tropical-fruit-falling-food-prices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz launches new innovation hub, acquires food tech firm

A month after committing $100m to launch its venture capital fund, Kraft Heinz has acquired wellio, an AI food tech company based in San Francisco, as part of its new digital innovation hub, the evolv group.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/06/Kraft-Heinz-VC-fund-takes-shapes-with-acquisition-of-AI-firm-wellio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Teen trends: A ‘real desire’ to know more about how food is produced

Younger generations are our future â and understanding how they connect with food will inform future industry trends.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/07/Teen-trends-A-real-desire-to-know-more-about-how-food-is-produced?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Edible insects in the EU: the long road to legalisation

Edible insects are covered by the EU's novel food regulation - but none have yet made it to the list of authorised novel foods. Legal experts from Keller and Heckman Katia Merten-Lentz and Caroline Commandeur weigh in on the the legal status of edible insects in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/07/Edible-insects-in-the-EU-the-long-road-to-legalisation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retaliatory tariffs continue to hamper US pork exports

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has revealed the pork industry is still facing âobstaclesâ from the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and Mexico, as export values continued to slump during September.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/07/Retaliatory-tariffs-continue-to-impact-US-pork-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan to streamline staff and production following ‘disappointing’ results

Nordic meat processor HKScan is still feeling the effects of production delays at its Rauma poultry unit, with net sales for the quarter down year-on-year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/07/HKScan-quarterly-results-disappoint?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Attraction grows in second year

The leading Spanish trade show for the meat industry recently took place and the organisers took some time to explain how the event has grown.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/07/Spanish-meat-trade-show-grows-in-second-year?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Butcher's Shop of the Year 2018 winners unveiled

The best butcherâs shop in the UK was unveiled earlier this week at a top industry event.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/06/Butchery-competition-winners-unveiled?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Naked Chicken gets Sam’s Club listing

US poultry processor Wayne Farms has announced that retailer Samâs Club has listed its Naked Truth premium chicken brand.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/11/06/Chicken-gets-Sam-s-Club-listing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

It would require a ‘monumental shift’ for sustainability to top the corporate agenda

Significant commitments on issues like food waste or plastic pollution would suggest that sustainability is moving up the corporate priority list. However, with consumer sentiment sliding and upward pricing pressure on the horizon, it would require a âmonumental shiftâ for sustainability to continue its assent in the boardroom.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/11/06/It-would-require-a-monumental-shift-for-sustainability-to-top-the-corporate-agenda?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From 7 days to 2 seconds: Blockchain can help speed trace-back, improve food safety & reduce waste

Once the âbiggest skepticâ of how blockchain technology could benefit the food and beverage industry, Frank Yiannas, the VP of food safety for Walmart, says he experienced a near âreligious conversionâ after working with IBM to digitize the food supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/11/06/From-7-days-to-2-seconds-Blockchain-can-help-speed-trace-back-improve-food-safety-reduce-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS