Newsfeed: January 2018

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

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Arla Foods to invest €527m in 2018

In the biggest single investment announced in the Danish-headquartered dairy cooperativeâs history, Arla Foods says it will invest more than half a billion euros ($656m) in 2018 to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/News/Manufacturers/Arla-Foods-to-invest-527m-in-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fruit and vegetable processors need to ensure that their produce has been thoroughly dried before packaging to avoid damage to the packaging and also to prevent possible food safety concerns. The longer that wet produce remains boxed or bagged before being put on the shelves, the higher the chance for bacteria to grow and affect the safety of the product.

Air nozzles are a suitable choice for drying operations as they are able to convert a low-pressure volume of compressed air into a targeted high-velocity concentrated air stream. The WindJet AA727 air nozzles generate an efficient and controlled flat fan air pattern for uniform spray distribution. The air nozzles are designed to maintain spray pattern integrity, which results in produce being able to be dried quicker and more uniformly.

The air nozzles utilise compressed air and when used in place of open pipes to dry produce, the company says they can reduce air use by 25% to 35%, leading to savings for the operator. In addition, the WindJet AA727 air nozzles reduce noise levels, making them a safer option for workers to be around. Depending on the initial air pressure, perceived noise levels can be reduced by up to 60% it is claimed.

If processors require an air curtain for their operations, the WindJet AA727 air nozzles can be placed side by side. For applications that require a spray bar, it is possible to mount a set of the air nozzles to fit the desired spray bar length.

For more information: http://www.spray.com.au/literature_pdfs/C20F_WindJet_Air_Products.pdf.

Kraus & Naimer 6S Series Stainless Steel IP66 Enclosures

The Kraus & Naimer 6S Series of stainless steel enclosures provide protection for vital switchgear with the same footprint as plastic versions.

Suitable for food and beverage industries, the enclosures can withstand aggressive environments such as marine, sewerage treatment plants, mining, material handling and conveyor systems.

The enclosures are Australian manufactured, constructed from 1.6 mm 316 stainless steel and are rated to IP66. The enclosures have bottom threaded entries and four screw cover fixings with or without external mounting feet.

Many standard sizes are available or custom designs can also be produced.

Three ‘great battles’ for agricultural sovereignty: Macron’s plan for French food

French President Emmanuel Macron has defied âthree great battlesâ that the country must grapple with in order to achieve âagricultural sovereigntyâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/31/Three-great-battles-for-agricultural-sovereignty-Macron-s-plan-for-French-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protecting biodiversity must become a priority when ingredient sourcing, says EBBC

Opting for traditional or rare crop varieties, avoiding GM and sourcing ingredients from alternative cultivation regions are just some of the ways food manufacturers can help protect biodiversity, according to the European Business and Biodiversity Campaign (EBBC).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/31/Protecting-biodiversity-must-become-a-priority-when-ingredient-sourcing-says-EBBC?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Molecular biology could hold the key to detect and deter widespread seafood fraud

Complex supply chains, heavy processing and continual supply and demand issues make seafood the ideal target for food fraud, but innovations in molecular biology, along with other tried and true detection and deterrent methods could reduce the risk and prevalence of adulteration in the segment, according to an industry expert.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/01/31/Molecular-biology-could-hold-the-key-to-detect-and-deter-widespread-seafood-fraud?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Healthy focus: Raisio looks to structural changes, job cuts and divestment as it continues strategic shift to healthy foods

Raisio, makers of functional cholesterol drink Benecol, says it will continue to focus on healthy foods as its core strategy â and will look to restructure its business and cut jobs as it continues the strategic shit.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/31/Healthy-focus-Raisio-looks-to-structural-changes-job-cuts-and-divestment-as-it-continues-strategic-shift-to-healthy-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brexit, productivity and nutrition: UK Food and Drink Council’s key priorities for 2018

Boosting skills, lifting agricultural productivity, improving the UKâs diet and dealing with the fallout from Brexit were identified as priorities for the coming 12 months at the first UK Food and Drink Sector Council meeting.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/31/Brexit-productivity-and-nutrition-UK-Food-and-Drink-Council-s-key-priorities-for-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla Foods to invest €527m in 2018

Governments mull rolling meat tax into global warming policies

Governments are starting to develop anti-methane emission policies that could impact the meat and livestock industry as part of their response to the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/31/Governments-mull-rolling-meat-tax-into-global-warming-policies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CDR Foodlab chemical analysis system

Chemical analysis of foods is required to help determine specific quality indicators in different food types such as edible oils, bakery products, fried foods, non-acloholic and alcoholic beverages and dairy. Conducting these tests on-site has previously been prohibitive due to the complexity and cost.

CDR Foodlab allows for on-site analysis of a wide range of quality indicators. Among these are: free fatty acids and peroxide values in oils and other processed foods; lactose and urea in milk and dairy products; lactic acid and colour in egg products; and sugars, acids and alcohol in beer and wine.

The system consists of a photometric analyser, together with a kit of ready-to-use pre-filled reagents. Tests require minimal sample preparation and results are available within minutes. The system provides high sensitivity, a wide measuring range and good repeatability of the test results.

CDR FoodLab is available in Australia from AMSL Scientific.

Advantech AIIS machine vision systems

Advantech’s AIIS product series aimed at vision inspection applications is suitable for food and beverage industry needs. Powered by a 6th Gen Intel Core i/Celeron SoC processor with rich I/O and flexible extendibility, the AIIS series enhances operations by providing machine vision performance, state-of-the-art computing and flexible expandability. The AIIS series products also support PoE/USB 3.0 camera interfaces equipped with a dedicated controller for maximising the image acquisition bandwidth and preventing frame losses.

Categorised into two design architectures — ruggedised (AIIS-5410P and AIIS-1200P/U) and high performance (AIIS-3400P/U and AIIS-3410P/U) — AIIS machine vision systems are suitable for various machine automation operations, including automated optical inspection (AOI), vision guidance robotics (VGR) and alignment inspection applications. Additionally, Advantech’s machine vision systems have undergone tests for compatibility with its Tier 1 camera partners, Basler and Point Grey, to ensure convenient integration and implementation.

To satisfy demands for ruggedised machine vision systems, the palm-sized AIIS-1200P/U and fanless AIIS-5410P models feature durable architecture, protection from dust, as well as a compact space-saving design. Additionally, the wide operating temperature (-20~60°C) and input power (9~36 VDC) range of AIIS-5410P and AIIS-1200P/U make them suitable for operation in harsh industrial environments.

The AIIS-3400P/U and AIIS-3410P/U models are equipped with a 6th Gen Intel Core i processor and 4-channel GigE PoE/USB 3.0 camera interface for high-performance machine vision systems. In addition to delivering high computing power, AIIS-3410P/U can be integrated with advanced expansion modules (such as iDoor) for installing extra add-on cards to support diverse applications.

For more information, click here.

FMCG Industry Solutions ProfilGate foreign matter capturing system

In the manufacturing environment, forklift tyres, trolley wheels and shoes will transport contaminants into the factory countless times every day. This introduces not only dirt but foreign matter and swarf. To counter this potential hazard, FMCG Industry Solutions has released ProfilGate, a foreign matter capturing system that actively captures metal, glass, sand, dirt and swarf fragments from tyres and shoes every time they travel over it.

It is suitable for use at all entrances with high traffic such as hygiene entrances, warehouse entrances, production areas, processing areas, maintenance departments and other high-risk areas to reduce the risk of product cross-contamination and prevent potential recalls.

Using the latest German Cleaning Technology, the patented brush system is activated by the weight of a forklift/shoes as it travels across the metal grid. It actively removes contaminants (up to 8 mm in diameter) from the tyres and soles of shoes which are then captured inside the stainless steel tray.

For more information, click here.

Two Australian companies compete for Save Food Packaging Award

EU and Mercosur execs meet to clinch controversial trade deal

Senior officials from the EU and Latin American trade bloc Mercosur â comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay â have met in Brussels to push a divisive free trade agreement over the line.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/31/EU-and-Mercosur-execs-meet-to-clinch-controversial-trade-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Banking heavyweight Gabriel Sanint Jaramillo joins Minerva’s board

South American finance executive Gabriel Sanint Jaramillo has joined Brazilian meatpacker Minerva Foodsâ board of directors.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/31/Banking-heavyweight-Gabriel-Sanint-Jaramillo-joins-Minerva-s-board?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat tax: governments face pressure to integrate livestock into global warming policies

Governments are starting to develop anti-methane emission policies that could impact the meat and livestock industry as part of their response to the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/31/Meat-tax-governments-face-pressure-to-integrate-livestock-into-global-warming-policies?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Supplementing a busy lifestyle: More Singaporeans relying on vitamins and supplements

America’s fast-growing meal kit service just raised millions in funding

US media have whooped and cheered about organic meal kit delivery service Sun Basket after it raised US$57.8m in funding at a time when door-to-door food box schemes look wobbly.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/31/America-s-fast-growing-meal-kit-service-just-raised-millions-in-funding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China supplement giant BY-HEALTH to buy Australian probiotic firm Life-Space Group for $690m

Yet another Australian supplement brand is set for a Chinese takeover, with BY-HEALTH agreeing to pay $690m for probiotic firm Life-Space Group.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/31/China-supplement-giant-BY-HEALTH-to-buy-Australian-probiotic-firm-Life-Space-Group-for-690m?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit: The biggest food and nutrition opportunities to be revealed at Singapore event

NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator-Asia are bringing together business leaders, policymakers and academics to debate how industry can meet the food and nutritional challenges brought about by Asia-Pacific's rapidly ageing population.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/30/Healthy-Ageing-APAC-Summit-The-biggest-food-and-nutrition-opportunities-to-be-revealed-at-Singapore-event?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Low-cost tool detects bacteria in food in two hours

This detection method is claimed to be able to detect as few as 100 bacteria cells per 1 mL of solution, whereas typically other rapid methods claim a sensitivity of 10,000 cells/mL.

The standard method for culturing bacteria from food samples, aerobic plate count (APC), takes two days. Some other methods are faster, but they are not very sensitive or reliable because ingredients in the food can interfere with them.

Food scientists Lili He and Lynne McLandsborough and their students, particularly Brooke Pearson, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst developed the two-step method that has a chemical and then an optical stage.

The first step in the new test for bacteria detection is to collect a sample of water, juice or mashed vegetable leaf and place the chemical-based detection chip in with the sample.

To overcome the food interference problem, the researchers designed the UMass Amherst chip to attract bacteria only, not sugars, fats or proteins in the food or dirt. These food compounds can be washed away with a high-pH buffer, leaving only bacteria for visual counting with a light microscope or a smartphone microscope and app.

The chip, used with a light microscope for optical detection, relies on a ‘capture molecule’, 3-mercaptophenylboronic acid (3-MBPA) that attracts and binds to any bacteria. The chemical detection method, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), relies on silver nanoparticles.

The optical detection method has also been adapted for possible home use via a smartphone microscope adapter that is widely available online for about $30.

tna NID M3000 starch mogul

tna has upgraded its NID M3000 starch mogul to improve operational efficiencies and ensure the equipment adheres to the highest hygiene and safety standards.

Any internal parts of the feeder and stacker that are in regular contact with starch trays are manufactured in stainless steel for hygiene and consumer safety. The moguls were engineered to achieve full compliance with the EU’s latest ATEX directive on the use of equipment in explosive environments. This has resulted in the incorporation of ATEX-certified electrical devices, temperature sensors and the repositioning and redesign of key mechanical components to mitigate the hazards associated with the handling of starch.

The tray turntable is equipped with a vibration mechanism to ensure the starch is fully discharged when trays are emptied, as well as a hopper with automatic starch gate and starch level sensors for advanced control over the tray-filling process. A mechanism for the automatic tray insert/eject station enables the insertion and removal of weight control trays without stopping the machine and can also be used to eject inadequate trays, delivering product quality assurance and a more continuous production process.

High-fibre diet could prevent obesity

Dubai conglomerate ploughs $333m into Egypt sugar factory project

Dubai-based conglomerate Al Ghurair Group has committed to investing US$333 million into a new sugar factory in Egypt.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/31/Dubai-conglomerate-ploughs-333m-into-Egypt-sugar-factory-project?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Global food firms increasingly enticed by Middle East markets – more bumper trade deals expected at Gulfood 2018

This yearâs Gulfood show takes place against the backdrop of rising regional investment in food production, with international manufacturers increasingly seeing the Middle East as a lucrative market for their goods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/31/Global-food-firms-increasingly-enticed-by-Middle-East-markets-more-bumper-trade-deals-expected-at-Gulfood-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill and ARASCO JV to boost ingredient production for Gulf beverage, confectionery and bakery firms

Cargill has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a joint-venture corn milling facility to increase supplies to the Gulfâs food and beverage firms.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/31/Cargill-and-ARASCO-JV-to-boost-ingredient-production-for-Gulf-beverage-confectionery-and-bakery-firms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vaccines fail to protect farmed fish from disease

Vaccines used by commercial fish farmers may actually be doing more harm than good. Although they aim to protect fish against disease, a study has found that vaccinated fish show more symptoms when contracting diseases and have an increased death rate.

Testing the effectiveness of a vaccine against Piscirickettsia salmonis, researchers from the University of Waterloo, the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso and Chile’s University of Valparaiso compared how vaccinated and non-vaccinated Atlantic salmon reacted when exposed to the sea louse Caligus rogercresseyi.

“Today’s vaccines are marketed to fish farms as necessary disease prevention and are even required by some insurance companies, but they are not nearly as effective as needed under real-world conditions,” said Brian Dixon, Biology Professor at Waterloo and Canada Research Chair in Fish and Environmental Immunology. “Some operators are giving five vaccinations per fish and then there are fish losses from the stress of receiving multiple handlings and injections.”

Compared with the unvaccinated group, the vaccinated fish did have less bacteria living inside them, but they also showed more signs of infection and increased mortality.

Researchers concluded that the salmon could not fight off more than one disease at the same time. A parasite can override the defences of the vaccine, leaving the fish vulnerable to other diseases.

Salmon farmers in Chile have experienced this issue, as salmon are often raised in open cages off the coast, which exposes them to a variety of pathogens, the most common of which is sea lice.

A major problem with vaccines for fish is that they are often based on the current human model. Instead, researchers believe it is important for veterinary pharmaceutical companies to change how they design and test vaccines specifically for fish.

“Fish have a limited number of resources to respond to an illness so their immune system makes choices — when they’re infected by sea lice, for example, the fish’s immune system is suddenly geared to respond to that specific threat, leaving them totally exposed to other threats like P. salmonis,” explained Dixon. “It’s like sending ambulances out to all emergencies when in fact some of those emergencies need firefighters.”

The study cited previous research in which salmon were pre-infected with L. salmonis, which significantly reduced their survival rate when they contracted the Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) in 2008. This posed a substantial threat to Chile’s farmed salmon industry.

To prevent this from occurring again, salmon farmers tried to reduce their use of antibiotics to treat reoccurring diseases, and instead turned to vaccines as a precautionary measure. However, vaccines are expensive for Chilean operators, amounting to up to 30% of the cost of raising each fish.

Overall, the findings showed the detrimental effects of co-infection on survival, growth, bacterial load and the need for more research on safer vaccines for fish.

The findings were published in Scientific Reports.

Robotic sweets and chocolate records: Could the future of food be augmented?

From edible robotics to light shaping technology, could the future of food innovation include augmented food experiences? Food innovator Erika Marthins, a student at Swiss design school ECAL, is fusing cutting edge tech with food production techniques.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/30/Robotic-sweets-and-chocolate-records-Could-the-future-of-food-be-augmented?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Glanbia ventures into citrus and berry flavors with BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W

Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its protein powder capabilities with the launch of BevEdge Whey Protein A-220W, a pre-acidified whey protein isolate that allows for berry- and citrus-flavored protein drink mixes.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/01/30/Glanbia-ventures-into-citrus-and-berry-flavors-with-BevEdge-Whey-Protein-A-220W?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chinese poultry exports on the rise

Efforts by Chinese poultry firms to get export market share were given a boost by the news that a major poultry-producing region in eastern China has upped its exports by over 13% year on year in 2017.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/30/Chinese-poultry-exports-on-the-rise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Extreme’ weather hits Alliance Group’s waste river dump

Drought in New Zealand has precipitated on-farm water shortages, limiting lamb processor Alliance Groupâs ability to discharge wastewater to the Makarewa River.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/30/Extreme-weather-hits-Alliance-Group-s-waste-river-dump?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods buys second ‘clean meat’ start-up stake

Tyson Foods has acquired a minority share in lab-grown meat firm Memphis Meats, a move that gives Americaâs biggest meatpacker a stake in two of the countryâs hottest food start-ups.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/30/Tyson-Foods-buys-second-clean-meat-start-up-stake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Whopper push! Burger King in Netherlands expansion

Burger King has announced a franchise agreement with newly-formed BKNL BV to increase the 60-plus stores the fast food franchise has in the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/30/Whopper-push!-Burger-King-in-Netherlands-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 29 January 2018

All its packaging to be recyclable or re-usable by 2025: Amcor pledge

Australian manufacturing is not dead

New ASTM International Standard helps classify waste

Life after China’s plastic-waste import ban: Sustainable answers for plastics

'Since China banned imports of household plastics wastes on January 1, European food producers and retailers have intensified efforts to reduce or eliminate plastic.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/01/29/Life-after-China-s-plastic-waste-import-ban-Sustainable-answers-for-plastics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Panera recalls cream cheese amid Listeria concerns

Positive result found in one variety of 2oz item from single production day

Read more about it via http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Food_Safety_News/2018/01/Panera_recalls_cream_cheese_am.aspx?ID=%7BBB43C7D3-9BBA-44D7-AC5B-B11502F51D40%7D

Germany's MCS reaches out to innovative food start-ups

German convenience wholesaler Mein Convenience Service (MSC) hopes to build âstronger cooperationâ with start-up companies and their âinnovative productsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/29/Germany-s-MCS-reaches-out-to-innovative-food-start-ups?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Surge’ in climate leadership puts greater focus on the supply chain

Last year saw a âsurgeâ in climate leadership, prompting environmental disclosure platform the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) to praise food and beverage companies including NestlÃ, Ajinomoto, Coca-Cola, Kellogg and Unilever for their supplier engagement efforts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/29/Surge-in-climate-leadership-puts-greater-focus-on-the-supply-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Glanbia Ingredients to spearhead €30m European whey research project

Glanbia Ingredients is to coordinate a European Commission (EC) project called AgriChemWhey.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/01/29/Glanbia-Ingredients-to-spearhead-30m-European-whey-research-project?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Romanian poultry meat producer to invest in expansion

Avi-Top plans to invest â6 million to modernise its production capacity, allowing the Romanian poultry producer to significantly grow its revenue, according to senior company representatives.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/29/Romanian-poultry-meat-producer-to-invest-in-expansion?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bacteria adulteration sparks US beef meatball recall

Listeria contamination has forced Rich Products Corporation to launch a multi-state recall of 1.5 tonnes (t) of frozen beef meatballs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/29/Bacteria-adulteration-sparks-US-beef-meatball-recall?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Victims group says more Salmonella cases linked to Lactalis

At least 10 more children have been infected by Salmonella from Lactalis infant milk products, according to a group representing families of those affected.

Read more about it via https://www.foodqualitynews.com/Article/2018/01/29/DGCCRF-controls-find-recalled-product-still-on-sale?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Automation firm Duravant in $175m takeover bid

US automation machinery provider Duravant is to acquire food processing equipment supplier Key Technology for US$175m.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/29/Automation-firm-Duravant-in-175m-takeover-bid?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia to strengthen foothold in organic meat market

Russia could take its share of the global organic market, including meat products, from 10% to 25%, according to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, following the final adoption of a federal bill on organic farming.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/29/Russia-to-strengthen-foothold-in-organic-meat-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sunday, 28 January 2018

Meiji expands healthy chocolate production in Japan with $245m investment

Japanese confectionery giant Meiji is expanding production of health-focused chocolate in response to the growing consumer demand for cocoaâs purported health benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Meiji-expands-healthy-chocolate-production-in-Japan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China infant formula: Safety rating hit 99.5% in 2017, officials reveal

Officials in China have published new data showing that 99.5% of infant formula samples tested in 2017 met safety standards.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/29/China-infant-formula-Safety-rating-hit-99.5-in-2017-officials-reveal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé opens KitKat-inspired Hsu Fu chi retailer in China

NestlÃ has opened a âtaste workshopâ (呈味空间) under its Hsu Fu Chi brand (徐福记) in Dongguan city, China, to attract health-focused millennial shoppers.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Nestle-opens-KitKat-inspired-Hsu-Fu-chi-retailer-in-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mitsubishi FB-TCB series 3-wheel electric forklift trucks

Mitsubishi’s FB-TCB series 3-wheel electric forklift trucks are suitable for the logistics and warehousing industry, providing clean and robust power with nearly maintenance-free operation.

With its compact design and manoeuvrability, the FB13-20TCB series is suitable for confined working areas such as narrow warehouse aisles and containers. It is equipped with a 48 V battery, efficient AC Power traction and hydraulic motors and regenerative systems.

All forklift trucks in the series are installed with the AC Power control system which integrates travel, hydraulic and electric power steering functions.

These trucks are suitable for indoor applications where noise, pollutants or particulate contamination are undesirable. They also come with a higher IPX4 rating, which means the forklift and its systems are protected against water spray from all directions and angles, making them safe to operate in rain.

A forklift’s most important component is its operator. The series features electric power steering, visibility, ergonomic controls, and comfortable seat and leg room for operator comfort; and its integrated speed control on slopes improves safety. On an upslope, if the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the truck will only roll backwards at a speed of less than 1 km/h, providing peace of mind for the operator.

The electric 3-wheeler comes with a standard digital load indicator. Operators can quickly tell the weight of the load to prevent overloading and ensure a safe working experience. When overloaded, the truck will warn the operator through the display and by a warning buzzer.

Pakistan lifts ban on three prominent mineral water brands

Over the weekend, Pakistanâs Supreme Court lifted the ban on the production and sale of three prominent mineral water brands.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/29/Pakistan-lifts-ban-on-three-prominent-mineral-water-brands?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Australian men eating twice the recommended daily levels of salt — new findings

Men in Australia are ingesting almost twice the recommended maximum daily intake of salt, with women not far behind, new data reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/29/Australian-men-eating-twice-the-recommended-daily-levels-of-salt-new-findings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Anti-GM group calls for Golden Rice review in Australia and New Zealand

Campaign group GE Free NZ wants regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to review its draft approval for Golden Rice, which is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/29/Anti-GM-group-calls-for-Golden-Rice-review-in-Australia-and-New-Zealand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Severe labour shortage leaves Australia with glut of wasted fruit

Australia is facing a mounting problem of finding fruit pickers during the fruit harvesting season, and hundreds of tonnes of fruit are going to waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/29/Severe-labour-shortage-leaves-Australia-with-glut-of-wasted-fruit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Friday, 26 January 2018

FDF wants ‘explicit agreement’ on market access during Brexit transition

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed assurances from the UK government that Britain will remain inside the customs union during a Brexit transition period. However, the industry body also warned that unless âexplicit agreementâ is reached, UK food and drink makers could still be treated as âon a parâ with third country arrangements.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/26/FDF-wants-explicit-agreement-on-market-access-during-Brexit-transition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Does MSC certification protect the marine environment?

A group of sixty-six stakeholders have criticised the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its âfailureâ to improve âenvironmental and ecological impactsâ standards.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/26/Does-MSC-certification-protect-the-marine-environment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Commission crackdown on member state misuse of PDO

The Commission has issued warnings to Denmark and Bulgaria over misuse of its protected designation of origin (PDO) scheme - "evidence of the EU's priorities", according to one legal expert.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/26/Commission-crackdown-on-member-state-misuse-of-PDO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Swiss chocolate industry pledges at least 80% sustainable cocoa by 2025

Swizterland has become the third country to set a target on sustainable cocoa sourcing.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/26/Swiss-chocolate-industry-pledges-80-sustainable-cocoa-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill funds project that uses food to fight inequality

Cargill has entered into a three-year joint venture with the Brazilian pioneers of the Social Gastronomy Movement, Gastromotiva, to globalise its effort to drive social and economic change.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/26/Cargill-funds-project-that-uses-food-to-fight-inequality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

RusAgro to expand meat production in Russia’s Far East with poultry division

RusAgro will invest RUB12 billion (US$220m) in poultry production in Primorsk Krai, in Russiaâs Far East region, according to the companyâs CEO Maxim Basov.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/26/RusAgro-to-expand-meat-production-in-Russia-s-Far-East-with-poultry-division?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Deal or no deal for public health? Action on Sugar pushes for confectionery promotions ban

UK campaign group Action on Sugar is calling on the government to prohibit confectionery price promotions and to introduce a candy tax of at least 20%.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/26/UK-pressure-group-Action-on-Sugar-urges-confectionery-promotions-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

McDonald’s told to set date to cut antibiotics in beef, pork

An advocacy group has urged McDonaldâs to set a âconcrete timelineâ for phasing out antibiotics in its beef and pork, amid concerns that routine overuse creates life-threatening, drug-resistant superbugs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/26/McDonald-s-told-to-set-date-to-cut-antibiotics-in-beef-pork?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 25 January 2018

UK food sector eyes Indian market for growth

UK food makers want to cash in on the growth of the Indian food market, with a focus on exporting technical expertise or investing in local production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/25/UK-food-sector-eyes-Indian-market-for-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bakery group Aryzta downgrades full-year guidance

Swiss bakery business Aryzta has downgraded its full-year 2018 EBITDA, previously projected to be âbroadly in lineâ with last year, but now expected to be around 15% lower.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/01/25/Bakery-group-Aryzta-downgrades-full-year-guidance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Recalls: Listeria, Campylobacter and Plastic

Recalls and alerts were made by UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Germany and Norway.

Read more about it via https://www.foodqualitynews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Arla-Kaufland-Coop-SOK-NFFC-Asiros-Nordic-in-recalls?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Curcumin trial bolsters brain boosting link

A dose of curcumin supplements twice-daily is enough to enhance memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to a UCLA study.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/25/Curcumin-trial-bolsters-brain-boosting-link?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Farmers vexed as Irish abattoirs ramp up ‘unfair’ sheep charges

There is âgrowing frustrationâ among Irish farmers over the way three abattoirs have implemented rules on the cleanliness of slaughter sheep.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Farmers-vexed-as-Irish-abattoirs-ramp-up-unfair-sheep-charges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Small ingredient tweaks could make packaged sandwiches more eco-friendly

Small changes to the recipe - such as cutting out the lettuce or using less meat - could reduce the carbon footprint of the humble packaged sandwich, researchers say.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/25/Small-ingredient-tweaks-could-make-packaged-sandwiches-more-eco-friendly?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WTO tells China to ease chicken protectionism or face US tariffs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that China has failed to comply with its 2013 ruling that it reduce anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on American chicken exports.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/WTO-tells-China-to-ease-chicken-protectionism-or-face-US-tariffs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sriracha in soup? Danes, Koreans & Americans rate chili sauce food pairings

Some like it hot - but not everyone likes the same kind of hot. With Sriracha's reign waning, Korean gochujang is tipped to take over but which foods does it pair well with - and do Americans, Danes and Koreans like it equally? Korean researchers investigated.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/25/Sriracha-in-soup-Danes-Koreans-Americans-rate-chili-sauce-food-pairings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Why does a fibre-fat combo fight metabolic disease? Scientists find 'previously unappreciated' mechanism

Scientists have uncovered a 'previously unappreciated' mechanism which may explain why eating dietary fibre, in particular fermentable inulin, prevents the negative health effects of a high fat diet.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/24/Why-does-a-fibre-fat-combo-fight-metabolic-disease-Scientists-find-previously-unappreciated-mechanism?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat giant CPF ready for animal welfare ‘leadership’

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has approached World Animal Protection to help it radically change its pig welfare policy as the meat giant aims become a sustainable food leader.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Meat-giant-CPF-ready-for-animal-welfare-leadership?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Venice mayor to ‘punish’ restaurant at centre of rip-off storm

The mayor of Venice has vowed to investigate a restaurant that allegedly ripped off four Japanese tourists by charging them â1,100 for fried fish, four steaks and a bottle of wine.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Venice-mayor-to-punish-restaurant-at-centre-of-rip-off-storm?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WTO tells China to ease chicken protectionism or face retaliatory US tariffs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that China has failed to comply with its 2013 ruling that it reduce anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on American chicken exports.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/WTO-tells-China-to-ease-chicken-protectionism-or-face-retaliatory-US-tariffs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ex-BRF CEO joins lab-grown meat firm’s board

The former CEO of Brazilian food company BRF, Pedro de Andrade, has agreed to join the board of directors at JUST, a start-up growing real meat in San Francisco labs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/25/Ex-BRF-CEO-joins-lab-grown-meat-firm-s-board?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

ADM targets Southeast Asia flavour and ingredient growth after opening new Singapore innovation centre

ADM is the latest global food giant to plough investment into Singapore with the opening of a new innovation centre to meet rising consumer and customer demand across Southeast Asia.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/25/ADM-targets-Southeast-Asia-flavour-and-ingredient-growth-after-opening-new-Singapore-innovation-centre?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

On-pack allergen labelling: Permissive, not precautionary, approach 'would better protect consumers'

Allergen labelling regulations in Australia need a complete overhaul, claims a new report, which argues the current voluntary use of 'may contain traces' statements are not adequately protecting consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/25/On-pack-allergen-labelling-Permissive-not-precautionary-approach-would-better-protect-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flavour forecasts: Bell’s predictions for 2018 food trends

Botanic flavours and gourmet snacks are among the top trends expected to take Europe by storm in 2018, Bell Flavors and Fragrances predicts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/24/Flavour-forecasts-Bell-s-predictions-for-2018-food-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill and ARASCO boost starch production capacity in the Middle East for bakery segment

Cargill and ARASCO have inaugurated a new corn mill in Saudi Arabia to meet the growing demand of the regionâs fast-growing food and beverage industry.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/01/24/Cargill-and-ARASCO-boost-starch-production-capacity-in-the-Middle-East-for-bakery-segment?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thai slavery seafood: NGO publishes checklist for international buyers

Slave labour and other serious human rights abuses are still commonplace in the Thai fishing industry, according to NGO Human Rights Watch, which has drawn up a checklist for European manufacturers to avoid buying 'slavery seafood'.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/24/Thai-slavery-seafood-NGO-publishes-checklist-for-international-buyers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA flags health concerns over hydroxyanthracene in food

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed it has âhealth concernsâ over the use of hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/24/EFSA-flags-health-concerns-over-hydroxyanthracene-in-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Key Technology 14-roller Precision Size Grader

Key Technology expands its family of rotary sizing and grading systems for green beans, which includes its Sliver Sizer Remover (SSR), Precision Size Grader (PSG) and Rotary Size Grader (RSG). With the 14-roller PSG, processors can replace drum graders with minimal impact to surrounding equipment. It provides four rollers more than previous systems to improve grading performance. The PSG separates beans by diameter, maintaining accuracy over time to help processors make grade while maximising yield.

Suitable for grading snipped and unsnipped whole and cut green beans for fresh pack, frozen and canned product applications, the rotary sizing and grading systems are available in widths of 0.6 to 1.5 m.

PSGs offer a smaller footprint than drum graders with the same throughput, while achieving gentle handling and reducing maintenance. They hold the grade over time, which improves final product quality and increases yield. With an open design, fully welded frame and one-piece block pan, they are said to enhance sanitation.

The PSG separates green beans by diameter. Featuring a series of rollers with gaps in between, thin and curled beans fall through as thicker beans are conveyed across the top. The rollers spin at progressive speeds. Rollers are faceted and textured to create gentle agitation so product is lively across the top to either find a gap or roll along.

The gaps between the rollers of the PSG are easily adjusted to change the diameter threshold to modify the grade or process different green bean varietals or other products such as potatoes or carrots. Rotating the single handle quickly adjusts all the gaps consistently throughout the machine to grade by a new size cross section. The PSG can be adjusted and cleaned to handle a new grade or product in less than 10 min.

Leuze electronic Global Beam 15 series photoelectric sensors

Leuze electronic has introduced the latest member of its Global Beam family, with the compact sensors of the 15 series in an IP67 housing. The series is suitable for the detection of objects in industrial environments — particularly when dealing with standard automation tasks in the areas of conveyor systems, material flow or secondary packaging in which large operating ranges are required.

The sensors are available with a cubic design. A bright light spot and an easily accessible potentiometer make installation quick and simple, even in tight installation situations. The series is available with different operating principles and can therefore be used in a flexible way — it is even suitable for special requirements such as detecting glossy objects and reflective surfaces. The high function reserve makes detection possible even in extreme situations, therefore reducing the risk of a system standstill.

Is the UK prepared for Brexit?

Fourteen months ahead of the great schism, there is still no planâ

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/24/Is-the-UK-prepared-for-Brexit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Canada joins revised TPP: move may create 5,800 meat jobs

Canada has joined the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal in a move that could boost its meat exports by more than half a billion dollars and create thousands of jobs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/24/Canada-joins-revised-TPP-move-may-create-5-800-meat-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU asks market regulator to review US-Poland pork deal

Brussels has ordered Polandâs market watchdog to âreview the competition effectsâ of Smithfield Foodsâ takeover of abattoir Pini Polonia.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/24/EU-asks-market-regulator-to-review-US-Poland-pork-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Low cocoa prices dent strong Q1 for Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut has reported sales volume growth above the global chocolate market in the first three months of fiscal 2017/18, but lower cocoa prices saw its revenues slightly decline.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/24/Low-cocoa-prices-dent-strong-Q1-for-Barry-Callebaut?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chinese chicken sample tests positive for bird flu

A chilled chicken sample sold by mainland China to Hong Kong has been found to contain the avian influenza (AI) virus, government officials have confirmed.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/24/Chinese-chicken-sample-tests-positive-for-bird-flu?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wolff: WTO has role in helping countries meet food safety objectives

The World Trade Organization (WTO) can play a role in helping countries realize food safety and security objectives, according to its deputy Director-General.

Read more about it via https://www.foodqualitynews.com/Article/2018/01/24/Food-system-transformed-by-globalization-and-technology-WTO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Four manufacturers face Paris High Court legal complaint over undeclared nanoparticles

French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has filed a legal complaint to the High Court of Paris against Mars, Casino, McCormick and Jacobs Douwe Egberts due to the âsignificant proportionâ of undeclared nanoparticles in their products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/23/Four-manufacturers-face-Paris-High-Court-legal-complaint-over-undeclared-nanoparticles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

How to detect fake liquors

Nominations open for 2018 Factory of the Year award

CDR Beerlab on-site chemical analysis of beer

Chemical analysis during all phases of the brewing process is required to help ensure the quality of the finished product. Brewers will consider a variety of parameters including fermentable sugars, bitterness, alcohol by volume and colour.

Now CDR Beerlab enables on-site testing with results available in just minutes, allowing faster decisions to be made during the brewing process. It is suitable for breweries of any size, and can be run even without previous laboratory experience.

Performing chemical analyses on beer and wort is simple and fast, with minimal sample prep. The equipment includes a photometric analyser which is capable of testing up to 16 samples at a time. Reagents are provided in ready-to-use format and also have the added benefits of avoiding toxic chemicals, fume hoods and washing up of glassware.

CDR Beerlab is available in Australia from AMSL Scientific.

Nestlé Switzerland targets 100% ‘responsible sourcing’ by 2020

NestlÃ aims to ensure 100% âresponsible sourcingâ in its supply chain across 12 categories of key raw materials in Switzerland by 2020.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/23/Nestle-Switzerland-targets-100-responsible-sourcing-by-2020?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Microbiome manipulation: Could fibre-rich muesli help fight arthritis and other autoimmune conditions?

A diet rich in fibre could aid chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to stronger bones, through the increased production of short-chain fatty acids in the microbiome, say researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/23/Microbiome-manipulation-Could-fibre-rich-muesli-help-fight-arthritis-and-other-autoimmune-conditions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could ‘hot baths’ cut vegetable waste?

Danish researchers believe that cleaning root vegetables in âhot bathsâ may reduce spoilage.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/23/Could-hot-baths-cut-vegetable-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Voluntary reformulation plan puts Lithuanian sugar tax on hold

Mars, Nestle and Orkla are among 10 firms pledging to cut salt, sugar and fat in products in Lithuania, as part of a voluntary agreement overseen by the Ministry of Health which has shelved plans for a sugar tax.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/23/Voluntary-reformulation-plan-puts-Lithuanian-sugar-tax-on-hold?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill creates clean-label bread made with plant-based protein

Cargill is working with bakeries to create clean-label items made with pea protein to allow bread producers to capitalize on the protein trend.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/01/23/Cargill-creates-clean-label-bread-made-with-plant-based-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How Cargill is staying ahead of the food safety curve

Executive tells Dairy Forum audience how the company is using emerging technologies

Read more about it via http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/news_home/Food_Safety_News/2018/01/How_Cargill_is_staying_ahead_o.aspx?ID=%7BEB5D1933-6425-4E2D-8897-B3E990C2D91C%7D

Dematic Multishuttle 2 freezer

Proper handling of refrigerated and frozen goods is one of the most challenging tasks in order fulfilment. The Dematic Multishuttle 2 freezer offers a high-density, low-energy solution designed to meet cold chain challenges.

The freezer is said to provide reduced energy use; decreased labour requirements; improved product handling and FIFO rotation; and increased inventory accuracy and full shipment traceability.

The Multishuttle is an automated storage buffer for cartons, totes, trays, containers and individual bundles. All variations (static and flex) can now operate at temperatures as low as -30°C.

Alfa Laval High Alloy Unique Mixproof Valves

Alfa Laval has announced the High Alloy version of its Unique Mixproof Valves.

Manufacturers of products containing high chloride concentration or low pH levels often face corrosion challenges in their hygienic processes. Such products include soy sauce, lactic acid, whey, isotonic drinks, minerals dosing and hot water systems.

Meeting the demand for higher corrosion resistance, Alfa Laval’s high-alloy mixproof valves secure product safety and longer equipment lifetime. They come in two optional materials: Hastelloy C22 and AL6XN.

Japan’s ban on British beef forecast to be lifted in 2018

Japanâs ban on British beef exports is likely to be lifted within 2018, with only âlargely proceduralâ steps to be completed, according to the British Embassy Tokyo.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/23/Japan-s-ban-on-British-beef-forecast-to-be-lifted-in-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia plans to increase beef exports from Latin America

The Russian government plans to significantly increase beef exports from Latin America (except Brazil) to compensate for potential domestic supply shortages created by the existing ban on meat imports from Western countries and a recent ban on Brazilian beef.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/23/Russia-plans-to-increase-beef-exports-from-Latin-America?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat trends: poor must ‘benefit’ from rising food creation

Poor livestock farmers must not be pushed aside by âcapital-intensiveâ companies as the world gears up to feed nine billion mouths by 2050, according to the UNâs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/23/Meat-trends-poor-must-benefit-from-rising-food-creation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brazilian chicken a ‘serious health risk’

South Africaâs antidumping PR machine has claimed itâs âno surpriseâ imported Brazilian chicken could be thawed and refrozen before reaching consumers, an allegation reported by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/23/Brazilian-chicken-a-serious-health-risk?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Monday, 22 January 2018

Are vinyl gloves a food safety hazard?

Malnutrition in India: Report reveals a financial as well as humanitarian crisis

India's forthcoming union budget needs to better address the persistent problem of malnutrition in India, with an Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) report claiming it causes the country to lose at least 4% of GDP.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/23/Malnutrition-in-India-Report-reveals-a-financial-as-well-as-humanitarian-crisis?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Registrations for AIP 2018 Influential Women Mentoring Program closing soon

Time is running out to register for the Australian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) 2018 Influential Women Mentoring Program for Australasia.

Using Gallup Strengths, the mentoring program will highlight certain talents of individuals and reveal how best to increase performance, productivity and passion at work.

Women will learn how to reach their potential, gain confidence and position themselves as a leader in their industry. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with their peers, leaders and stakeholders; get their ideas heard; and connect with other women in the packaging industry via a private LinkedIn group and Slack channel.

Nine modules will cover topics including stakeholders, positioning and influence and will be accompanied by videos, resources and worksheets. In addition, the nine fortnightly webcasts will feature program facilitator Belinda Brosnan and guest speakers from the packaging industry.

Registrations will close Monday, 29 January and the program will commence in February 2018. For more information about the program or to register, click here.

Chinese state-run sovereign fund among bidders for Australian supplement firm Nature's Care

A division of China's state-run investment fund is believed to be among the front runners to snap-up Australian vitamin Natureâs Care as it embarks on its second sale attempt, with a price tag of around $1bn.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/23/Chinese-state-run-sovereign-fund-among-bidders-for-Australian-supplement-firm-Nature-s-Care?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Two-hundred ‘sugar reduction’ retail stores to help slash obesity and diabetes in China

China is set to be home to 200 âsugar reductionâ retail stores and an industry park after ingredient firm Bayn signed a joint venture agreement with real estate outfit Huahe International.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/23/Two-hundred-sugar-reduction-retail-stores-to-help-slash-obesity-and-diabetes-in-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US plant-based food firm JUST makes first foray into Asia

US plant-based food start-up JUST has made its debut in Asia with the launch of its egg-free mayo, ranch dressing and scramble products in Hong Kongâs Green Common stores.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/23/US-plant-based-food-firm-JUST-makes-first-foray-into-Asia?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UN and Philippines parliamentarians unite to address food policy shortcomings

The UNâs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is joining forces with MPs in the Philippines in a first-of-its-kind alliance in Asia Pacific to improve the countryâs nutrition and food security situation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/23/UN-and-Philippines-parliamentarians-unite-to-address-food-policy-shortcomings?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FSIS suggests HACCP could help egg product safety

DuPont Nutrition & Health relocates Sydney production site

Lobbyists take aim at health claims on high sugar products

The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, has called on the European Commission to tackle unhealthy food and beverage products that still make health-related claims.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/22/Lobbyists-take-aim-at-health-claims-on-high-sugar-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bell wants to be 'leading supplier' of convenience food

Bell Food Group has said that it wants to be a 'leading supplier' of convenience foods in Europe. The company hopes to acquire HÃgli in an all-Swiss affair that will help it on this journey.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/22/Bell-wants-to-be-leading-supplier-of-convenience-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé moves confectionery R&D to UK

NestlÃ is to move its confectionery research and development (R&D) operations to the UK from Switzerland.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2018/01/22/Nestle-moves-confectionery-R-D-to-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Resurgent Australian chocolate maker Darrell Lea sold to Quadrant Private Equity

Australian confectioner the Darrell Lea Group has been acquired by Quadrant Private Equity, five years after it was saved from administration.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/22/Resurgent-Darrell-Lea-sold-to-Quadrant-Private-Equity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arjuna Naturals Extracts natural preservative formulation for vegetable oils

Arjuna Naturals Extracts has launched its natural preservative formulation for combating oxidation, thermal degradation and hydrolytic rancidity, and extending the frying cycle of vegetable oils. The all-natural preservative formulation contains a few simple ingredients and enables a clean label. It is GMO-free, oil-soluble and vegan.

The formulation also helps manufactures use oil for frying a greater quantity by slowing down the oxidative degradation due to re-use, thus keeping the oil safe.

It is a natural preservative that can help maintain vegetable oil colour, taste and functionality, even in high temperatures, and does not negatively affect the fried product. It helps food processors fry an increased number of product batches per litre of oil, with delayed TPC development and decreased time to rancidity. The preservative formulation helps food manufactures meet the FSSAI’s standards and keep frying oil consumption economical.

Meating the challenge: FAO chief calls for climate-smart food & sustainable protein

The meat and dairy industries generate more greenhouse gases than other foods â but it doesnât have to be so. âA low-carbon livestock sector is possible to achieve," FAO director general Graziano da Silva said.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/22/Meating-the-challenge-FAO-chief-calls-for-climate-smart-food-sustainable-protein?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Welsh livestock farmers fear serious threats from Brexit

Sheep farmers in Wales face âan extremely difficult futureâ after Brexit, if the UK government fails to negotiate a trade deal that secures tariff-free access to key European Union (EU) export markets, a leading trade body has warned.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/22/Welsh-livestock-farmers-fear-serious-threats-from-Brexit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New pork processing rule welcomed by US meat industry

Meat bodies in the United States have welcomed a proposed new pork processing rule by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of a move to modernise inspections in swine slaughterhouses.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/22/New-pork-processing-rule-welcomed-by-US-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Canada urged to join free trade deal to boost meat exports

Canada could increase beef and pork exports by half a billion dollars if the government signs up to the revived Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), domestic meatpackers have claimed.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/22/Canada-urged-to-join-free-trade-deal-to-boost-meat-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat hub to be built near Russia’s border with China, North Korea

A new manufacturing hub for producing pork and poultry, oriented towards exports to Asia, will soon be established in the Russian Far East by the Rusagro Group of Companies, one of Russiaâs largest meat and agricultural producers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/22/Meat-hub-to-be-built-near-Russia-s-border-with-China-North-Korea?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sunday, 21 January 2018

Ferrero buys Nestlé's US confectionery business

Coffee effect on arteries could depend on two compounds

The impact of coffee drinking on heart disease risk could depend on the amounts of two different compounds in the beverage, say researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/19/Coffee-effect-on-arteries-could-depend-on-two-compounds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Honey with hemp: Australian supplement firm and NZ mānuka supplier target global US$2bn market

Hemp mānuka honey will be on the shelves in Australia by the middle of the year, with the two companies behind the project then aiming for sales to China, the wider Asia region, and potentially North America and Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/22/Honey-with-hemp-Australian-supplement-firm-and-NZ-manuka-supplier-target-global-US-2bn-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

€2.2 million raised to tackle foodborne illnesses

GM in Australia: Proposed changes to gene-editing rules likely to receive 'fierce opposition'

Proposals to shake-up Australiaâs GM rules are likely to face âfierce oppositionâ according to a leading academic, while another said that it would undoubtedly result âin the food our children eat in the future having a different DNA sequence to the food we eat today".

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/22/GM-in-Australia-Proposed-changes-to-gene-editing-rules-likely-to-receive-fierce-opposition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Honey with hemp: Australian supplements firm and NZ Manuka supplier target global $US2b market

Hemp Manuka honey will be on the shelves in Australia by the middle of the year, with the two companies behind the project then targeting sales to China, the wider Asia region, and potentially North America and Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2018/01/22/Honey-with-hemp-Australian-supplements-firm-and-NZ-Manuka-supplier-target-global-US2b-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ruby KitKat: Nestlé first to launch fourth chocolate variant

NestlÃ Japan will become the first confectioner to launch a product with Barry Callebautâs ruby chocolate as it plans to introduce KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/01/18/Ruby-KitKat-Nestle-first-to-launch-fourth-chocolate-variant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Suntory invests additional $9m in Anellotech to develop 100% bio-based plastic bottle

Suntory Holdings Ltd. has invested $9m in Anellotechâs Bio-TCat technology to pursue the development of a 100% bio-based PET beverage bottle as part of the beverage company's corporate sustainability goals.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/01/18/Suntory-invests-9m-in-Anellotech-to-develop-100-bio-based-plastic-bottle?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food and supplement firms beware: Chinese prosecutors demand more investigations into advertising breaches

Food and supplement companies are firmly in the sights of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), which is demanding a fresh clampdown on illegal advertising for food, drugs and wellness products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/22/Food-and-supplement-firms-beware-Chinese-prosecutors-demand-more-investigations-into-advertising-breaches?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Johnson Controls YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller

Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller, optimised for performance with a next-generation low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant — R-1233zd(E). Chosen for its efficiency, safety, availability, low environmental impact and cost, non-flammable R-1233zd(E) has an ultralow GWP of 1.

The chiller uses an integral, variable speed drive and advanced magnetic bearing technology that features a single moving assembly suspended in a magnetic field that does not require lubrication. This technology requires 80% less moving parts than traditional oil- or refrigerant-lubricated drivelines. The result is enhanced reliability, reduced maintenance and improved efficiency. Compared to traditional fixed-speed oil-bearing chillers, the company claims it delivers up to 35% annual energy savings.

The chiller can deliver energy savings and lower operating costs by taking advantage of the off-design conditions where chillers operate 99% of the time. The product operates with entering condenser water temperature as low as 4.5°C. The chiller can also operate with condenser temperatures below the evaporator temperatures, eliminating the need for a water-side economiser, which simplifies the system, requires less mechanical room space and saves money on components, piping, controls and maintenance.

Friday, 19 January 2018

Energy drinks under scrutiny as retail enforces under-16 sales ban

Asda and Aldi have become the latest UK supermarkets to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s due to concerns over negative health effects associated with consumption.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/19/Energy-drinks-under-scrutiny-as-retail-enforces-under-16-sales-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Ultra-processed' food is obesogenic and must be made less available & affordable, say researchers

There is a "significant" link between eating ultra-processed food and obesity levels in adults, say researchers who studied data for 19 European countries.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/19/Ultra-processed-food-is-obesogenic-and-must-be-made-less-available-affordable-say-researchers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EJC opinion suggests genetic engineering exempt from GMO regs

The European Court of Justice Advocate General has issued an opinion that genetic engineering techniques such as CRISPR should be considered exempt from European regulations governing GMOs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/19/EJC-opinion-suggests-genetic-engineering-exempt-from-GMO-regs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ebro’s premium pasta power play

Spanish pasta and rice group Ebro Foods has acquired a majority stake in Italian fresh pasta manufacturer Bertagni 1882 as it continues to expand in the premium space.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/19/Ebro-s-premium-pasta-power-play?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alland & Robert switches karaya gum focus from pharma to food

Karaya gum has been overlooked by the food industry for a long time the the natural, plant-based texturiser is both clean label and functional, says French supplier Alland & Robert.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/01/19/Alland-Robert-switches-karaya-gum-focus-from-pharma-to-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Burger hits TGI Fridays’ menu

The plant-based patty that bleeds like beef â the Beyond Burger â is now on the menu at 469 TGI Fridays restaurants in the US.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/19/Beyond-Burger-hits-TGI-Fridays-menu?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Farmers demand action as Trump axe falls on organic meat label

The Trump administration has scrapped a rule that would have improved animal welfare for livestock reared under the âUSDA Organicâ label, a decision farmers want reversed.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/19/Farmers-demand-action-as-Trump-axe-falls-on-organic-meat-label?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sensible approach urged to clean sheep policy

Trade bodies have urged meat processors to take a âpractical and sensible approachâ towards implementing rules around the cleanliness of sheep for slaughter in light of the recent continuous bad weather.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/19/Sensible-approach-urged-to-clean-sheep-policy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chinese firm approved to buy Aussie cattle in time for New Year

A trading company in Beijing has been given the green light to commence imports of live Australian cattle for slaughter, with the first shipment due at the end of January, in time for the consumption rush at Chinese New Year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/01/19/Chinese-firm-approved-to-buy-Aussie-cattle-in-time-for-New-Year?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coffee effect on arteries could depends on two compounds

The impact of coffee drinking on heart disease risk could depend on the amounts of two different compounds in the beverage, say researchers.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/19/Coffee-effect-on-arteries-could-depends-on-two-compounds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

High-fat diet linked to prostate cancer spread

Genetic factors combined with a high-fat diet (HFD) could lead to the spread of prostate cancer to other sites in the body, according to recent mouse data.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/01/19/High-fat-diet-linked-to-prostate-cancer-spread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Stopping the rot: Manufacturer Golden Circle at centre of online storm over wasted pineapples

Tinned food firm Golden Circle has defended its sourcing strategy after coming under fire when a photo of several tonnes of rotting Australian pineapples went viral online.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/19/Stopping-the-rot-Manufacturer-Golden-Circle-at-centre-of-online-storm-over-wasted-pineapples?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Popular diets could create opportunity for fiber ingredients

The explosion of new diet plans that demonize carbohydrates offer a unique opportunity for fiber ingredients that can be added to foods or be offered as standalone dietary ingredients.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/01/18/Popular-diets-could-create-opportunity-for-fiber-ingredients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flexicon Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor

The Flexicon Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor with multipurpose hood transfers material discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from handheld sacks into elevated process equipment or storage vessels dust-free.

Mounted on a frame with locking castors for in-plant mobility, the system improves mobility and reduces cost by eliminating heavy frame components typically employed to support bulk bags, relying on the user’s forklift or plant hoist to suspend the bag above the unit during operation.

An iris valve positioned atop the dust hood allows variable control of flow through the bulk bag spout. A bag support tray and hinged door allow the manual addition of minor ingredients from handheld sacks.

The screw conveyor transports both free- and non-free-flowing bulk materials including products that pack, cake, smear, seize or fluidise with no separation of blends. Mounting flanges at the discharge end of the conveyor support boom permit the addition of a metal detector below the conveyor outlet.

All material contact surfaces are of stainless steel finished to sanitary or industrial standards with the exception of the conveyor’s polymer outer tube. The mobile frame is constructed of carbon steel with a durable industrial coating and is also available in stainless steel.

Japan’s craft beer boom brings together firms to create recyclable PET kegs

Three firms are joining forces to bring recyclable, one-way PET beer kegs to the Japan market in a bid to tap into rising craft beers sales and increasing interest in the on-trend category from giants such as Asahi and Kirin.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/01/18/Japan-s-craft-beer-boom-brings-together-firms-to-create-recyclable-PET-kegs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

General Mills targets youths to find solution to hunger relief

Cheerios maker General Mills has launched a Feeding Better Futures Scholars Program to encourage youths aged 13 to 21 to share their ideas on addressing hunger relief and sustainable agriculture.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/01/18/General-Mills-targets-youths-to-find-solution-to-hunger-relief?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

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